Alumni Stories

The honorees discussed the joys and pressures of modern womxnhood during an inspiring panel discussion at the Fleet Library.

Six speakers delivered compelling talks at the second annual student-led event.

Six virtual webinars created by artists and designers—many RISD alums—cover everything from freelancing and gallery representation to taxes and contracts.

Expanded Field Fund grants are supporting wide-ranging projects by faculty members Adela Goldbard, Jonathan Knowles, Rene Payne, Liliane Wong and Derrick Woods-Morrow.

Sculptures, watercolors and more by Prophet, one of the first known women of color to graduate from RISD, are on view through August 4.

Founder of cult Instagram account 90s Art School Matthew Atkatz shares his motivation for starting the project, what keeps it going and why these moments should be remembered. 

Launched in early December, The Art of Creativity taps into the expertise of RISD faculty members and alums trained in a wide variety of disciplines.

Recent grant recipients take on projects that call on art and design skills to explore complex topics. 

Ilana Savdie’s paintings—currently on exhibit at the Whitney—dazzle, beguile and refuse to stay put.