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Dorner Prize 2020

November 21, 2020 - June 6, 2021

Working the Stone

Process & Progress of Lithography
December 19, 1997 - April 5, 1998

George Bellows, The Eight, and the American Scene

July 7 - September 2, 1995

Helen M. Danforth

A Tribute
June 21 - September 8, 1985

The Illustrated Book

October 21 - November 23, 1980

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PROCESS

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

Boots 2009.92.213

"Two Boots" and Four Portraits

The RISD Museum’s 2009 acquisition of the Richard Brown Baker collection included two drawings by the English artist Howard Selina—Cowboy Hat (1974) and Two Boots (1974)—carefully and precisely rendered drawings in graphite on paper of well-worn, utilitarian garments.

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Dorner Prize 2020
October 30 - December 31, 2020
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Exploring the RISD Museum

Materials, Makers and Techniques
February 16, 2019 / 2-3 pm
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Open Rehearsal

Dance and Movement
March 9, 2014 / 1:30-3 pm

Collection Research

How did this get here?

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.

RISD Museum Announces New Exhibitions

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 4, 2018 - The RISD Museum announces the presentation of three timely exhibitions of its collection--

RISD Museum Announces New "Welcome Citizen" Membership Program

PROVIDENCE, RI, February 28, 2018 - Beginning March 1, 2018, the RISD Museum will welcome newly naturalized U.S.

RISD Museum News: New staff appointments and grants announced

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.

RISD Museum announces Interim Director Sarah Ganz Blythe

PROVIDENCE, RI, November 10, 2020–The RISD Museum is pleased to announce that Sarah Ganz Blythe has been named Interim Director of the RISD Museum upon the

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Statement

Climate change and environmental sustainability are among the greatest challenges facing humanity today.

RISD Museum Names Tsugumi Maki Director

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 25, 2023 –The RISD Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Tsugumi Maki as its director effective October 10.

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