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Senior Product Designer at Matouk

The Senior Product Designer will be a key partner of the Creative Director to advance creative concepts into finalized designs that are ready for prototyping, specification and the product development process. The Senior Product Designer will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of luxury bed linen, bath linen, table linen, sleepwear and accessory products. Success in the role will involve a combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and market awareness to create products that maintain their original creative intent while meeting the needs and preferences of consumers. All product leaders at Matouk thrive on their love of home furnishings and finely crafted products. The right candidate will have a proven track record in product design and will be able to successfully create product designs regardless of whether or not the candidate has worked previously in those categories. The candidate must be ready to work with a world-class, committed team of artisans and business experts who bring out the best in each other and are committed to innovative thinking and customer success. 

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks!

RISD Alumni Aanya Arora 24 AR and Michael Farris 23 AR had their sustainability start up Surplus featured recently in

Learn more about them and read the article via the link in our bio! 🔗

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RISD Students Introduced to Fine Arts Scene via Trek NYC

“Having tangible access to community is often the most important factor in feeling a connection with other artists and a sense of agency about one’s career,” says RISD alum and Flux Factory board member Natalia Nakazawa 04 PT. “I hoped to give visiting students a glimpse into the alternative studio spaces, artist collectives and nonprofits that are thriving in the NYC area and offering opportunities for artists to create sustainable lives for themselves.”

Nakazawa is one of dozens of RISD alumni who helped to make this August’s Trek NYC event a meaningful experience for current students. Organized jointly by RISD Careers and the Alumni + Family Relations office, the privately funded program provides students with the opportunity to experience firsthand the professional fine arts world and creative culture of New York City.

Read the full story via the link in our bio!

Rome Prize Info Session

All are welcome to attend on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00pm ET for an in-person Rome Prize Information Session in Providence, hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design. All prospective Rome Prize applicants in the metro area and beyond are welcome. (This event is not limited to faculty or students at RISD.)

The information session is free and open, but they request that you please register in advance. You will receive an email confirmation.

The program will include a presentation about the Rome Prize by AAR President Peter N. Miller, the musical composer Anthony Cheung (2013 Fellow), and other invited guests. An extended Q&A will follow.

The final deadline to apply for the Rome Prize for the 2025–26 academic year is November 15, 2024. This event offers the opportunity to get your questions answered before the deadline.

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Mark your calendars for next Thursday September 19th for the next Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture and Design  meetup event, which will take place as part of Design Week.  Meet at Sharks Peruvian Cuisine in Central Falls starting at 6pm. RSVP via the RIMiAD website!

Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture and Design (RIMiAD) is an organization that connects individuals from underrepresented groups within the design community located in the state of Rhode Island. Beginning in November 2022, RIMiAD has hosted minority meetup events that bring together design professionals and college students to facilitate networking and community development. These gatherings occur every other month and are hosted at local minority owned businesses.

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We are ready to welcome RISD student leaders to the office today to share how we can support them and the students they work with across campus!

WaveForms is a multimedia art occurrence presenting experimental animations, video art, spatial sound, and site-specific media installations. Hosted at Midway Artist Studios in 2024.

WaveForms was established to provide resources of space, equipment, production, curation, and mentorship to multimedia practitioners in our region and beyond. On October 25, Midway Artist Studios will come to life with activations such as: projection-mapped video installations, spatial sound theater, audio visual performance, and experimental animations & video art. Artists are invited to submit work for consideration for the experimental animation and video track this year this curated by Boston Cyberarts.

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Foundwork Artist Prize

It is the start of the open call for the sixth annual Foundwork Artist Prize, the juried grant awarded every year to an outstanding emerging or mid-career artist working in any media.

This year’s honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant and studio visits with each of five acclaimed jurors, to foster discourse and community around their practice.

Additionally, the honoree—and each of three shortlisted artists—will be invited to participate in a long-form interview, as part of the Dialogues program, to further public engagement with their work.

The 2024 Prize is open to artists residing anywhere in the world with limited exceptions, and the deadline to register for this year’s award is 11:59 pm PT, September 26, 2024. 

Image from prior awardee Valerie Asiimwe Amani.

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recently asked 10 art industry savants to share the top Artists Residencies around the world. These insiders shared the best 35 residencies globally and explained why they’re worth it.

Go to the link in our bio to learn more!

Consider submitting to the Global Creative Graduate Showcase!

Just like previous years, Arts Thread will showcase all of the finest end-of-year work from all creative students graduating this year in every art & design category, such as visual communication, film, fashion, textiles, interior, architecture, visual arts, contemporary craft, jewelry, industrial & product design and more.  

Over 200 respected industry experts from brands & organizations such as Apple, Adidas, Conran Studio, Design Museum, Gucci, Herman Miller, Informa, Levi’s, Nike, Pentland Group, Philips, United Nations, Zaha Hadid and many more will judge this initiative.

Last year’s Global Design Graduate Show was a huge success with 5823 entries representing 114 countries from 472 higher education institutions, surpassing the previous years’ achievements. 

DETAILS
This year’s initiative is open to all undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate art and design disciplines for those that are graduating between September 2023 - August 2024 (Southern Hemisphere graduating after September 2023).

Students have until August 31 2024 to upload their end-of-year projects onto the Arts Thread platform. A team of independent judges will narrow the work down to a shortlist of creatives whose work will be displayed on artsthread.com. A panel of esteemed judges will choose their winners and there will also be a public vote, which will allow the global audience to see the submissions whilst voting for their favorites.

WHO CAN APPLY: Free to apply and open internationally to all art and design students graduating in the Academic Year 2023-24 - i.e. September 2023 to August 2024 (undergraduate and postgraduate) in any related creative discipline, located anywhere in the world.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 31 2024 23.59 NYC
CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED: October 2024

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Are you interested in the world of artist residencies? Artists need time and space for experimentation and discovery. Artist residencies can play a critical role in the ongoing development of an artist’s career. Most offer space, access to studio facilities, and community engagement. They have the potential to boost an artist’s body of work, networking connections, and their career!

We have put together resources for finding residencies and tips for applying successfully. Check it out! The link is in our bio.

Design intern at Loft

is product design agency that partners with companies to bring digital & physical innovations to market. The team is a curious bunch always looking for new ways to solve complex challenges. When they’re not breaking down problems for clients, we’re thinking about how things like new technology, design frameworks, or cultural paradigms impact the work we do.

As a UX/UI & Brand Intern, you will be able to work on a wide variety of projects in a fast paced environment. They value a collaborative approach and as an intern, you will be a valued member of the team. You will play a critical role in bringing stories to life through creative design and compelling narratives. 

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks!

We had some birthdays and work anniversaries to celebrate in the office today!!!

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Some summer sights around our office 💐 ⛪️

Interested in exploring graduate school as a next step in your career? We have your back!

We have created a simple guide with advice and resources for you to learn what goes into researching, finding, and applying to graduate school programs.

Go to the link in our bio to find the guide!

Did you know that the RISD Career Center has a YouTube channel?

We have tons of content like career tutorials and recordings of past career workshops and programs that address topics like:

resumes
creating portfolios and demo reels
interviewing
job searching
seeking exhibition opportunities
grants and residencies
and more!

Check it out!

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Artist Residency at Grand Canyon National Park

The Artist in Residence program at Grand Canyon National Park offers artists the opportunity to practice and share their discipline with park visitors at one of the most beautiful sites in the world. Through impactful, site-specific, community-engaged work, the program seeks to inspire the community to deepen their knowledge of Grand Canyon National Park.

The program is tied directly to the National Park Service Interpretation and Resource Education goal of inclusive storytelling and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon.

Contemporary artists focused on site-specific community engagement, social practice, and immersive or interactive artworks are encouraged to apply.

Annually, three artists are selected to live and work on the South Rim of Grand Canyon in Arizona. Artists in Residence stay in a private apartment overlooking the Canyon for 3-10 weeks and receive media exposure, a weekly stipend, and modest support with supply and travel costs. Additionally, residents have special access to Grand Canyon National Park, park leadership, staff expertise, on-site resources, archives, and international visitors. Alumni are often invited to participate in additional opportunities like proposal reviews, webinars, blog posts, and local exhibitions. 

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks! The link is in our bio

Craft Research Fund Grant

Grants up to $15,000 are awarded to support new and interdisciplinary research about craft in the United States.

Check out for more details and to apply!

Fine Arts Portfolio Review 2024 Helps RISD Students Plan Creative Careers

Students graduating with fine arts degrees, both BFAs and MFAs, have a lot to think about when preparing for life after college. Should they move to a creative hub like New York City? Try to work as an assistant for an established artist they admire? What will their creative professional life look like? These are the kinds of questions students asked art world professionals at the annual Fine Arts Portfolio Review. 

Check out the story in our bio link to learn more about the amazing students and art organizations that participated!

Image Credit: Record of Care (ottchil, rice, adhesive; 11x11x6”) by Sangwon (Sean) Park, made of over 11,000 grains of rice coated in ottchil (traditional Korean lacquer).

Assistant Designer at Anthropologie

This role will contribute to the creation, development, and ex*****on of brand products for the Anthropologie customer.

Check out all of the details on RISD Artworks!

CUP Seeks Teaching Artists

CUP is looking for Teaching Artists to lead Youth Education projects during the 2024-2025 school year and summer 2025.

The project-based Youth Education programs use collaborative research and art-making to enable high school students to explore questions about how the city works.

Teaching Artists work with CUP staff to design a unique curriculum. Then, they facilitate class sessions, support students with stakeholder interviews and community surveys, and guide students through a range of art activities to help them analyze what they learn. They are looking for Teaching Artists to lead two types of programs: semester-long, after-school Urban Investigations and two-week, in-class City Studies. Teaching Artists will be paid $9,000 for Urban Investigations, and $5,000 for City Studies.

Applications are due Tuesday, June 25 at 12:00pm EST.

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks!

We are thankful to be spending the day in the beautiful Woods Gerry building on campus for our annual summer staff retreat and planning meeting. So lucky be surrounded by impressive student and alumni work, like this painting by

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of a beloved friend, colleague, and community member, Alan Tracy.

Alan graced RISD with his expertise, commitment, and care for 21 years, working closely with students and staff. He found his professional home with the Career Center and was an integral part of the growth of career programming through his outstanding event planning and a great capacity for collaboration. He had a gift for managing logistical details and making sure that everyone worked together to produce exceptional experiences. Alan was an integral member of the RISD community and gladly stepped in to provide support and assistance wherever he could, such as commencement, where his presence was always appreciated.

As Communications Manager at the Career Center, Alan established an exceptional marketing foundation for the office through emails, posters, and branding that spoke to every facet of the Career Center’s portfolio of work. He greatly enjoyed working with RISD students and alums over the years and leveraged his own expertise as an artist to support their work and aspirations.

Alan was constantly fueled by our creative community. While working at RISD, he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Goddard College and developed work that explored a beautiful mix of printmaking and sewing techniques. Some on campus have enjoyed the informal sewing club he initiated at the Nature Lab, which reflected his passion for creating work in fellowship with others. Alan had an exceptional love for books of all kinds, too, which made him one of the RISD Library’s top patrons.

Above all, Alan had a remarkable gift for connecting with everyone he met. His presence was one of extraordinary generosity, and he made everyone feel seen, valued, heard, and appreciated.

May we learn from his life and may we use his grace as a guiding light.

Alan’s calling hours will be on Saturday 15 June, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906. His family welcomes all who knew and cared for Alan over the years.

Design Intern at Observatory

is looking to hire interns for the summer (June & July) in the Providence studio. The interns will work in a wide range of work including design research, concept development, prototyping and fabrication. You must be both a team player and an independent worker. You must be rising senior or graduate student in majors adjacent to furniture and industrial design with strong sketching and fabrication skills. Rhino or Solidworks proficiency is a plus. 

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks!

Starting a career as a freelance artist can be a daunting task. That’s why we asked experienced freelance illustrator and cartoonist Jackie Ferrentino (15 IL) to explain and demystify the practical and personal hurdles of creative entrepreneurship.

In this recorded talk, provided guidance on the fundamentals of beginning a freelance career––such as finding your target audience and markets, promoting to clients, the role of social media, creating a professional network, negotiating contracts, pricing your services, the basics of setting up your business, and more.

Jackie Ferrentino is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist living in Brooklyn, New York. She’s worked with clients such as The New York Times, Google, Cartoon Network, The Washington Post, Nike, Mountain Dew, and others since graduating from RISD Illustration in 2015.

Check out the recording on our website! Link in our bio!

One of our very own Graduate Assistant Peer Advisors, was showcasing their amazing work at the RISD Grad Show!

CHILEWICH
DESIGN ASSISTANT

Applications Accepted Immediately

is seeking an entrepreneurially minded design lover with a passion for how things are made to join the team as Design Assistant. In this multifaceted role, you’ll work closely with the New York City multi-level design team, suppliers, and the GA-based factory. The day-to-day position will assist the product design and development process in the NYC design studio with concepting, daily design work, prototyping. The ideal candidate for this position is a creative and motivated individual, with degree in textiles/wovens, and is open to periodic (approximately 20%) travel to Georgia and Alabama.

The atmosphere at Chilewich is creative and experimental with all product design being done by hand- painting, weaving, dyeing. Respecting the roles and responsibilities of your co- workers and collaborators is key; the preferred individual will approach all work with both team spirit and sense of humor.

Learn more and apply on RISD ArtWorks!

Summer Education Assistants at the Center for Architecture

The Center for Architecture in New York is looking for summer assistants to support its summer architecture and design education programs, including the one-week summer programs for grades 3-12, and the two-week Design Studios for grades 10-12. Assistants will support lead educators and students through the curriculum and creative process, and should have a background in architecture or a related field (graduated or currently enrolled) or arts education. 

Program orientation begins on June 17th and the program runs through August 23rd – apply now via the link in ArtWorks!

Fully Funded Residency Opportunity: “A Call to the Sea”

Apply to a fully funded three-month residency in Lisbon! Residents will focus on rethinking zoologic museum collections, based at the Vasco da Gama Aquarium, one of the oldest aquariums in the world. Proposals should stimulate critical thinking about museum collections, delve into collaboration and communication with non-human species, reweave multispecies histories, address more-than-anthropocentric problems, and bring forth the less visible water narratives and intelligence beyond human perception. 

Both individual artists and collectives can apply now via the link on ArtWorks!