“My people have been written out of Rhode Island history for so long,” says Indigenous artist Lynsea Montanari (Narragansett). “I hope that people finally begin to see us because of this mural.” ...

When interdisciplinary sculptor Brian Oakes 18 SC was a student at RISD, they happened upon a huge pile of “techno-waste”—cables, dongles, monitors, speakers—that inspired a fresh take on materiality ...

“As you prepare to critique each other’s work, think about shape, color, line, and material. Consider each piece in relation to the tools that were used to create it. How could the maker take it ...

The RISD community and out-of-town guests awoke on Commencement morning to heavy rain, cool temperatures, and a weather advisory predicting 50-mph winds, but the spirits of the Class of 2026 remained ...

Six research projects combining art and design thinking with a focus on sustainability earned financial support in the 2022–23 academic year from RISD’s new Somerson Sustainability Innovation Fund ...

“In this current political climate it is more important than ever to showcase, highlight, support and protect our LGBTQIA+ siblings within our community,” says Ellie Fortier, the Illustration ...

Four research projects in the works led by faculty members and recent alums focus on collaboration and inclusive design.

Grounded in craft, the artist’s practice was set in motion by a Southwestern-style bolo tie and other costume jewelry handed ...

Every spring, Apparel Design seniors debut a unified body of work in Collection, the department’s senior thesis show. This milestone event has taken several forms—from runway shows to print lookbooks ...

Studying a worm’s nervous system to shine light on a rare childhood disease. Investigating how global warming is killing coral reefs on the molecular level in French Polynesia. Translating data about ...

Artists, alumni, faculty and community members gathered at Woods-Gerry Gallery in June for the 20th anniversary of RISD’s Project Open Door (POD). Run by the Teaching + Learning in Art + Design (TLAD) ...

Archived family fabrics, post-apocalyptic themes and textiles derived from nature were just a few of the elements featured at this year’s Apparel Design runway show Collection 2025. Held in late May ...