Holiday Celebration
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Kick off the holiday season with live music, carolers, refreshments, and a visit with Santa. Sponsored by the RISD Museum Associates. Free.
Holiday refreshments
1-4 pm, Chace Lobby
Visit with Santa
1-4 pm, Contemporary Gallery (Lower Farago)
Caroling with VoX (Voices of Christmas)
1 pm, Begins in Chace Lobby
Performance and sing-along with VoX
1:15-1:45 pm, Grand Gallery
Reading and book signing of Baking Day at Grandma's by local children's author Anika Denise, illustrated by Christopher Denise (RISD 1991, Illustration). Books available for purchase.
1:30-2 pm, Porcelain Gallery
Performance by Goulding School of Irish Dance
1:30-2 pm, Metcalf Auditorium
Decorate a festive window globe
1:30-3:30 pm, Danforth Hall
Master storyteller Robb Dimmick presents A Christmas Carol
2:15-3:15 pm, Grand Gallery
Joe's Backyard Band blends a variety of musical styles into a toe-tapping performance sure to appeal to all ages
3-4 pm, Metcalf Auditorium
Performance by Lincoln School Handbell Ensemble
3:45-4:30 pm, Grand Gallery
Don't forget that Museum Memberships make great holiday gifts!
Members enjoy free Museum admission all year and discounts in RISD WORKS and on RISD Continuing Education classes. Gift memberships can be purchased at the Museum during the celebration or by visiting risdmuseum.org/support.
Visit RISD WORKS for objects and art designed by RISD alumni,
faculty, and students. Museum Members enjoy a 10% discount
on all purchases!
Please note: Backpack child carriers are not allowed in the Museum. Strollers are permitted.
Admission to the Museum and all events are free all day, 10 am–5 pm.
Please enter through the Chace Center at 20 North Main Street.