The staff of the RISD Museum stewards works of art representing diverse cultures, from ancient times to the present. Our work includes archival, scientific, and humanities-based research.
The RISD Museum was founded on the belief that art, artists, and the institutions that support them play pivotal roles in promoting broad civic engagement and creating more open societies. Working collaboratively and responsively, we aspire to reflect and support multiple perspectives, cross-cultural dialogues, and opportunities for free expression. We interpret our collection with the focus on the maker and we deeply engage with art and artists, presenting ideas and perspectives that can be inspiring and complex.
We provide spaces and opportunities for the intersection of artistic practice and research. Such creative investigations might take the form of collaborative and open-ended forms of exploration and inquiry that lead to new work and insights.
PROVIDENCE, RI, July 22, 2024 — The RISD Museum announces a new exhibition, Listen!, a selection of 30 historical and contemporary works on paper curated by the members of the RISD Art Cir
The RISD Art Circle (RAC) is a group of high school artists and art enthusiasts who explore the Museum collection and activate the galleries through events, interpretative projects, community colla
The RISD Art Circle (RAC) is a group of high school artists and art enthusiasts who explore the Museum collection and activate the galleries through events, interpretative projects, community colla
PROVIDENCE, RI – January 8, 2024 – In partnership with Citizens, the RISD Museum announces that all visitors will receive free admission on Saturday, January 13,
Providence, RI — February 7, 2025 — The RISD Museum is proud to announce two transformative developments that highlight its dedication to celebrating and preserving art
