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![Several circles of RISD students sit on either side of a modernist sculpture, on the stretch of lawn known as the RISD Beach](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Beach-wide-view.jpg?itok=5vdJHCN4)
When the weather is nice, the patch of grass on Benefit Street between Waterman and Angell streets—otherwise known as the RISD Beach—is a popular spot for RISD students to sit, chat, nap, relax and enjoy each other's company. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Ceramics students at work in the studio](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Ceramics-Studio.jpg?itok=YUqwX4IJ)
Eri Sanni 24 CR, Daniel Chen 24 CR and Dora Chen MFA 23 CR at work in the Ceramics studio. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Experimental and Foundation Studies students in the Drawing studio](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-EFS-Drawing-Studio.jpg?itok=T6jxdzZD)
Experimental and Foundation Studies students in the Drawing studio. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Spatial Dynamics work on view in Waterman Gallery](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-EFS-Spatial-Dynamics.jpg?itok=Nm2IGaVQ)
Spatial Dynamics work on view in Waterman Gallery. The Experimental and Foundation Studies studio deals with all things three-dimensional. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![a blue flag with the RISD seal hangs from the front of Benson Hall, as a student walks on the sidewalk toward trees in the background](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2022-11/risd-flag-benson-hall-2022.jpg?itok=rUR4QMMb)
RISD flag over Benson Hall, home of the Printmaking department. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![a blue flag with the letters RISD hangs in downtown Providence as students walk near green and gold foliage](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2022-11/risd-flag-campus-riverwalk-2022.jpg?itok=RCtzWqe8)
RISD’s campus on a sunny fall afternoon. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![A downward-looking view of the Fleet Library’s golden-brown main hall](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Fleet-Library.jpg?itok=waEy2qrn)
A former banking hall on the National Register of Historic Places, RISD’s library offers a lovely example of adaptive reuse. It holds a large collection of specialized holdings that support research in art, architecture and design.
![Two students with face coverings work inside the Industrial Design metal/machine shop](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Industrial-Design-Metal-Shop.jpg?itok=Hw_TE-HV)
Industrial Design metal/machine shop. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![A student studies at the Nature Lab in front of several glass specimen cases and a long row of mounted animal heads above them](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2021-03/unnamed-1_7.jpg?itok=y-_AAhYU)
The Nature Lab is a hub for exploring design in nature and connections between art and science. It offers students hands-on access to more than 80,000 specimens along with high-end microscopes and aquatic tanks. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![RISD President Crystal Williams](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2021-12/crystal-williams-38-R2-press-photo.jpg?itok=ifr7TpIF)
Crystal Williams is the 18th president of Rhode Island School of Design. A teacher, leader, advocate and poet, she brings to the role the global vision to guide RISD in creating a more just, fair and sustainable society. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Students in the Sculpture studios build a wood frame for a large-scale project](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Sculpture-Students-Wood-Frame.jpg?itok=ZgIRxx78)
Sculpture majors Asher White 22 SC and Broadus Mobbs 22 SC at work in studio. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![A student works intently at a Furniture Design studio workstation](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Student-in-Furniture-Design-Studio.jpg?itok=hxw_pn6o)
Furniture Design upholstery lab. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Student in a virtual reality simulation](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Student-In-Virtual-Reality-Simulation.jpg?itok=2iMPAhCu)
Kai Ji MFA 22 FD participates in a Microsoft virtual reality study aimed at developing immersive classroom environments for the specific needs of artists and designers. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![students laying on grass at risd beach](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Students-at-RISD-Beach.jpg?itok=YOaT0rir)
“Daybreak,” a sculpture by late alum Gil Franklin 41 SC, on the RISD Beach. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld
![Several students carry art supplies on walk up College Hill](/sites/g/files/upbtqy111/files/styles/original_max_width_250/public/2023-03/RISD-Students-Walking-Up-College-Hill.jpg?itok=Gkoxe6IH)
Students “commuting” up Waterman Street. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld