A summer intern creates an article of clothing inspired by the meticulous logistics of collections care.

RISD students in a Printmaking course are creating their own wallpaper designs in a collaborative course.

How was the object made? What materials and methods brought it to life? 

How did the object find its way to the museum, and why is it presented this way? 

A summer intern explores the context of ceremonial objects significant to RISD’s past and present.

The history of the Gorham Manufacturing Company is intertwined with that of Providence and Rhode Island. This uniquely local story has provided the opportunity for the RISD Museum to learn from the experiences of community members who have intersected with Gorham's legacy.

Museum staff and partners have shared our Clinical Arts work at a variety of conferences, symposia, and scholarly publications.