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.
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 17, 2024 — The RISD Museum is pleased to announce a significant gift of 52 works of painting, sculpture, textiles, clothing, prints, drawings, and photographs f
PROVIDENCE, RI November 17, 2023 – The RISD Museum announces Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch will be on view at the RISD Museum from February 17, 2024 through August 4, 20
Providence, RI — February 7, 2025 — The RISD Museum is proud to announce two transformative developments that highlight its dedication to celebrating and preserving art
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,
RISD Museum announces reception for $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts. NEA to provide support for upcoming exhibition Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850-1970.
PROVIDENCE, RI, October 24, 2018—Over the past several months the RISD Museum welcomed several new staff members including an assistant curator and several fellows.
