July 2025 Newsletter
The RISD Network is changing! We’ve listened to your feedback about what you value in our digital spaces, and to provide you with the features you’ve asked for, we are thrilled to announce our new RISD Alumni & Friends community. All you have to do is log in, claim your profile and start exploring our new features, including:
Interactive Alumni Directory & Profiles (and a map, too!)
- Find and connect with classmates and friends in your neighborhood and across the globe
- Keep your personal information up to date
- Add information about yourself to build your professional network
- Choose what communications you want to receive from RISD
Dedicated Club & Group Spaces
- Start a conversation with alumni in your area or who share your interests
- Tap into the resources and shared expertise of our knowledgeable community
New Streamlined Events Listing
- Easily find events happening in your city or online
We want our digital spaces to be a place where you can create meaningful connections with our community. We look forward to sharing even more exciting opportunities in this space as we expand our offerings over the coming months.
Become a Reunion Volunteer
Want to have a meaningful impact on your class reunion? This year’s RISD Reunion celebrates our classes ending in 1s & 6s, as well as our 2-year reunion class of 2024. We are looking for reunion volunteers to help make the weekend truly special!
Regional Club News: Club of Rhode Island
Following a relaxing plein air art-making event earlier this month, the Club of Rhode Island is excited to host a Summer Welcome for incoming families at the RISD Museum on July 24. See everything that the club is up to in our new space on RISD Alumni & Friends; just claim your profile!
At the Museum: Liz Collins: Motherlode
On view through January 11, 2026
Opening today, Liz Collins: Motherlode celebrates the richly varied career and work of the New York-based Queer feminist artist and RISD alum, Liz Collins 91 TX/MFA 99.
Affinity Group Spotlight: RISD Alumni Painters
In June, RISD Alumni Painters hosted a Virtual Gallery and Art Show & Tell, highlighting the work of several alums in the group. They are looking forward to their next event later in August! See everything that our group is up to in our new space on RISD Alumni & Friends; just claim your profile!
Summer Reading List
Looking to dive into a new book for the summer? Check out some of these great titles from RISD alums. Have a book you authored or illustrated coming out? Let us know so we can share the news on our alumni website and in the alumni magazine.
Announcing our 2026 Travel Destinations
The RISD Alumni Travel Program is thrilled to announce our 2026 travel destinations. Our upcoming trips include exciting excursions to India, Cuba, Peru and Vietnam!
RISD Continuing Education Courses Return to Campus
Continuing Ed (CE) courses have returned to campus after a five-year, pandemic-related pause. The live courses offer a communal experience and, in some cases, take advantage of unique campus spaces such as the Nature Lab and the RISD Museum.
