Reunion 2024

Commencement + Reunion Weekend 2025 Community Events

Join the celebration May 30–June 2.

We have many family-friendly, open-to-the-community events happening as part of Commencement + Reunion Weekend. Most of these events are drop-in and don't require registration. We hope to see you there!

RISD Museum Free Admission

Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
Sunday, June 1

RISD Museum is free all weekend, with drop in sketching sessions happening on Friday and Saturday from 1–4 pm.


RISD Revisited: Stories, Art, and Alumni

Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31

In collaboration with RISD Alumni & Family Relations, the RISD Archives presents a special reunion-themed exhibition showcasing photographs, memorabilia and more from the classes of 1960–2023. On view through July 3, 2025.


Nature Lab Open House

Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab

Explore this beloved RISD institution with your family and friends. There will be a Photo Booth and Drop-In Still Life Drawing from 1–3 pm both days.


Retired Faculty & Staff Reception

Friday, May 30, 5–6 pm
Market Square Tent

Join us as we honor and celebrate our professor emeriti and retired staff at a casual reception in Market Square.


RISD Craft

Saturday, May 31, 11 am–5 pm
Benefit Street (rain or shine)

Kids Art Activity with Ricky Rainbow Beard (Ricky Katowicz 05 AP)

Saturday, May 31, 11 am–2 pm
RISD Beach

Caricatures

Saturday, May 31, 11 am–3 pm
RISD Beach

Post-Commencement Community Reception

Saturday, May 31, 12–1:30 pm
Market Square

WaterFire

Saturday, May 31, 8:30–10:30 pm
River Walk / Canal Street