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 offer fellowships for curators, artists, designers, and faculty to pursue research, develop new work, and make important contributions to their fields, the RISD Museum, and our communities.
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, October 24, 2018—Over the past several months the RISD Museum welcomed several new staff members including an assistant curator and several fellows.
September 29, 2025 — The RISD Museum is pleased to announce that Providence-based artist and educator Toby Sisson has been selected as the museum’s Research Residen