We offer over 30 annual events in both in-person and remote formats. Students are encouraged to check their RISD email for weekly announcements in order to get the most out of these amazing career programs and workshops! The most recent archive recordings of events from the current academic year are below for a limited time.
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.
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. They can also provide you with a great summer internship! You'll hear how residencies are research and development labs for the arts with over 500 programs in the U.S and more than 1,500 world-wide. Discover resources to help you find programs focused on your social practice, the environment, and the sciences, as these residencies bring together artists, designers, and scholars from all disciplines.
Art of Business Series: Carving Out an Authentic Creative Business
Muralist, illustrator, brand designer, and organizer Amanda 陳 Beard Garcia will share her journey of unexpected avenues towards running a creative business. From graduation, to day jobs, to freelancing, finding community, successes, challenges, and everything in between, Amanda will speak on the joy of venturing into a unique, rewarding, and ever-shifting career.
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.
How To Follow Up - Internship Connect 2025
Learn the best methods to follow up with professionals after Internship Connect. We'll cover common strategies for your initial outreach to people you just met, and even those you missed at the career fair. Discover valuable resources like the list of participating professionals, the ArtWorks Employer Directory, and LinkedIn. Hear how to keep in touch with your top prospects as you pursue internships and jobs in the spring. Internship Connect gathers companies interested in RISD talent. Now is the perfect time to build up your professional network in preparation for the busy spring recruitment season. Note: First Year Undergraduate Students are not eligible to attend Internship Connect, but are welcome to attend this program.
Prepare for Internship Connect
Learn everything you need to know to meet with professionals at Internship Connect on October 29th! Gain insights on making your introduction when speaking with professionals and the questions to ask them about their internships. We'll also share information on the materials you need to prepare before the event so you can make a lasting impression. Gain tips and advice on the best ways to follow up with those you meet and ways to use LinkedIn to research companies and network before and after Internship Connect. First Year Undergraduate Students are not eligible to attend Internship Connect, but are welcome to attend this prep program to learn about opportunities for next year.
We educate and advise all students and alumni on how to effectively translate their education and creativity into fulfilling professional experiences. We do this with deep respect for individual differences and for each person’s unique aspirations and goals.