Career Event Recordings

Pricing Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs

Presented by Erin Cantwell 08 GD, Business Coach

Ever found yourself Googling "How do I price my creative products or services?" You're not alone! In this workshop Erin will demystify pricing structures and how they can evolve to support your business over time, covering strategies for both products and services, market evaluation, essential equations, and ensuring your prices support you, your business, and your creative journey. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to confidently and strategically price your creative work.

Exhibition Opportunities - How to Work with Galleries & Institutions

There can be a lot of mystery in how to approach and work with galleries and institutions, especially as you pursue exhibition opportunities. Join us to gain firsthand perspectives on finding and developing opportunities that will build your arts career. You'll hear directly from gallery and museum representatives who will offer specific tips and best practices to help improve your approach. There will also be time for you to ask questions of our guest arts professionals.

Fulbright Info Session w/ Fulbrighter Q&A

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed Study/Research projects for 9-12 months in over 140 countries. This remarkable opportunity is open to all disciplines and all kinds of creative projects. During their grants, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country. Through thoughtfully designed project activities, research, and artistic practice, Fulbrighters have meaningful engagement in the community and promote mutual understanding. Enrolled Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students, and recent alumni up to three years after graduation may apply through RISD. (Students may begin the application process in their Junior year but cannot submit an application until the fall of their Senior year.) Applicants must have a bachelor degree before the start of the grant and must be a U.S. citizen.

This Information Session will provide you with an overview of the program and the application process, along with motivation to develop your ideas and jump in! We are thrilled that RISD Fulbrighters Bhen Alan ’22 MFA PT to the Philippines and Sydney Abady Foreman ’18 TX to Chile will join us to contribute their insights and share their experiences. 

Jobs + Internships / Find - Target - Apply

Learn best practices for finding the fine arts or design opportunities you want. Gain insights on how to get the most out of ArtWorks, RISD’s  job and internship database, and other leading platforms. We'll show you how to use LinkedIn to connect with professionals to gain real world advice through the RISD alumni network and how to register an internship for academic credit. All students are welcome!

Career Resources for First Year Undergrad Students

Be ready for future internships, jobs, exhibitions, awards and more. At this talk, you will learn how to start exploring career paths, begin developing your professional materials, and start discovering internships and professional opportunities. In this session, we will break down the career development process and help you map out ways to make progress towards your goals. Whether you know exactly what you want your career to look like or have no idea, this talk will help you get started on the right path. You'll be inspired to take the next steps in exploring the numerous professional paths available to artists and designers!

Prepare for the Design Portfolio Review

Get ready for Design Portfolio Review Remote which will host an estimated 2,500 remote portfolio reviews taking place on March 12th from 12-5pm ET. Be prepared for the upcoming application process, for the review meetings, and for future networking and engagement with employers. Learn tips on curating your portfolio, how to introduce yourself, what to say and how to present your work. Acquire essential skills to research companies of interest, plan who you want to meet with, and strategize how to follow up.

Important: Design Portfolio Review is for Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students / All students may watch and learn from this program.

Art of Business: Building a Sustainable Studio Practice After School

Presented by Urvi Sharma 17 FD

Join Urvi Sharma as she shares her journey after graduating from RISD, including working for a RISD alum, starting her own studio, being on a TV show, going through challenges and engaging with her community when she needed help. Learn about how her RISD education, network and resources helped her get started and grow to become a thriving, sustainable studio/ business today. This talk will be especially helpful for those who know they want to do something on their own after school, but aren't quite sure where to start.

Exploring Artist Residencies

Learn how residencies can support you with time and space for your practice while expanding your resources - including access to equipment, connection to community, and new exhibition opportunities. Featuring: Carolina Porras Monroy is the current Residency Manager at the Studios at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts. Dani Klebes is the Programming Coordinator at the Wassaic Project in Wassaic, New York, and participated in the exhibition and fellowship programs before joining staff.  Liz Ferrill is the Artistic Director of Painting, Drawing and Printmaking at Anderson Ranch and the Director of the Artists-In-Residence Program. Karen Harris is a 1986 RISD alumnus. Karen's artistic talents have been showcased through numerous residencies and exhibitions across New England. 

Maharam Fellowship Info Session

Receive $5,000 for your summer internship and be part of RISD's prestigious Maharam Fellowship! Learn everything you need to know to make a strong and compelling application. This award has been opening new avenues for RISD talent in organizations where artists and designers are not typically found or where artists/designers can contribute to the mission of the organization in a meaningful way. Maharam is committed to making the art and design world more fair, diverse, and creative. The Fellowship will support internship work that aspires to advance social progress or safeguard the environment or even combine both of these important issues. At the Info Session, you’ll learn about the Fellowship and hear from past RISD Fellows about their successful experiences. 

Art of Business: Instagram Essentials and Digital Marketing

Presented by Dr. Margarita Lila Rosa

This workshop will cover the essentials of building an online presence as an artist or designer. Discover how to transform your Instagram profile into a powerful portfolio that resonates with curators and clients. Learn advanced techniques in digital marketing, audience engagement, and branding to elevate your artistic profile. This workshop goes beyond basics, equipping you with the tools to cultivate a dynamic online presence and strategically position yourself for success in contemporary art and design landscapes. Build meaningful industry connections and thematic narratives around your work.

Create Your Portfolio + Demo Reel

Portfolios and demo reels are influential in gaining an internship, job, exhibition, or freelance work. Learn the ideal methods to curate and present your work to make a bold first impression and to stand out against the competition. Have you ever wondered what employers, potential clients, or fine art organizations want to see? We'll share insights from renowned creatives and recruiters who are seeking RISD talent. Whether you're just starting out or looking for fresh ideas to display your work online or in-person, you will come away from this program with a clear strategy and inspiration.

Art of Business: How to Write Awesome Contracts

Presented by Greg Kanaan 02 FAV, Attorney, The Legal Artist

Contracts are probably the least fun part of running a business but they’re also the most important. In this presentation, you’ll get a crash course in everything you need to know about contract law, including why having written agreements is critical for every transaction, what makes a contract legally valid versus what makes it unenforceable, when it’s okay to stop performing on a contract, and what information needs to be contained in every contract you use.

Art of Business: Taxes for Artists and Creative Freelancers

Presented by Hannah Cole, Artist and Enrolled Agent

What can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? How do I deduct my home studio? Why do freelancers have to pay taxes quarterly, and how do I do that? Hannah Cole will discuss the basic tax equation, self employment tax and the estimated quarterly tax system, audit concerns for the creative person, and other tax issues relevant to artists, designers and makers.