The RISD Art Circle (RAC) is a group of young artists and art enthusiasts who explore the RISD Museum collection and activate the Museum galleries through events, interpretative projects, community collaborations, and hands-on learning activities, inspiring all of us to see the world in a creative way.
Ajula drinks copious amounts of coffee, listens to folk music, and philosophizes to the point of madness. You can find her lurking around various arts institutions in Providence.
Alex the Blue is an ambitious, energetic soul. You will feel her presence through her multimedia art or her pure silence.
Ana is a self-proclaimed weirdo who doesn’t like chapped lips. She is much better at the English STAR test than the Math.
Caleb is an artist, athlete, and architecture admirer with a love for various music genres. When Caleb isn't gazing up at buildings or playing soccer, he is painting and collaging in his room that doubles as his studio.
Cecily is an artist, poet, and performer who is into happenings and mystic circles. In her free time, you'll most likely find her at a coffee shop sketching or curled up with her cat.
Close friends call Dom chaotic neutral. He is a lover of art and integrates it into his life daily. Food is his ultimate motivator so make of that what you will.
Frank is a self-taught artist who enjoys creating characters and wants to pursue illustration. When he’s not drawing, he’s making music or eating some type of exotic food.
James is a free spirit and multimedia artist. He spends his time gathering inspiration by exploring his city.
Jessyca is an enthusiastic reader of sci-fi and other fictions. She loves learning new things and enjoys making jewelry, clothes, and lots of kinds of art.
Keira is an avid art enthusiast and has a passion for vintage fashion. When she is not invested in art-related activities, she can be found paddle boarding out in the water or playing the piano.
Sam is an artist and a man of many cultures. He has a strong love for apparel and a huge heart for music. He’s not afraid to learn new things or meet new people.
Sarah is a self-taught visual artist who is interested in curation and art history. When she’s not at the museum, you can probably find her looking through old records or playing her guitar.
Sofia is a jack-of-all-trades artist who can be found just about anywhere, doing just about anything. A devoted cosplayer, she often spends her free time at conventions.
Photo credit: Cody Tu
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