The “First Dream of the New Year” (hatsuyume) can foretell one’s fortune or misfortune in the coming year, and this print depicts all of the auspicious omens that might appear in a New Year’s dream. Wishing good fortune and happiness to all in 2022! #NewYear #2022.

How it's made: Epistrophe Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities on view through the end of the month (January 30). Make sure to catch it before close. #ShahziaSikander #ExtraordinaryRealities

APPLY NOW: Spalter Teaching Fellowship at RISD Museum is open to RISD & Brown students from all disciplinary backgrounds. Get trained as a museum educator, teach & work with children & youth ages 5 to 18, support learning from original works of art. More bit.ly/3JUc1lE

Manual issue 16 touches on the bonds of intimacy and its many expressions and complements the RISD Museum exhibition “Any distance between us”, on view through March 13, 2022. Order your copy of now at bit.ly/3KkJPIV #Manual16 #Intimacy

Educators, join RISD Museum and Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology staff to engage with best practices for teaching and learning about Native culture, history, and art. Teachers' Lounge. Monday, March 14 from 1-3:30pm. Register here: risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

Join us for a series of free drawing sessions led by artist Ava Varszegi (RISD BFA 2017 Illustration). Each session includes time for participants to share and discuss their work with optional feedback. Thursdays, Aug 11, 18, and 25 at 5pm! risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

Head of a King (Oba), a Benin Bronze that was looted during the British colonial raid of the Royal Palace of Benin, has officially been returned to Nigerian National Collections. Learn more: apnews.com/article/travel…

To celebrate MLK weekend, the RISD Museum will be free on Sat, Jan 14 and Sun, Jan 15. We will also host a printmaking workshop exploring the power of posters in the fight for justice. Sponsored by Citizens risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

Join us for a 7-week art history introductory course that will explore the stories that objects can tell. Professional Development credit is available. risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

We are excited to announce that Tsugumi Maki has been appointed as our next director! Tsugumi comes to us from @sfmoma, where she served as chief exhibitions and collections officer.

Coming Soon: Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb 17!" Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch" is the first museum survey of this under-recognized sculptor. Learn More: risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

Our newest exhibition "Listen!" was curated by the RISD Art Circle - a community group of local teen artists and art-lovers. Learn More: risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…

Our newest exhibition "The Art of French Wallpaper Design" is now open! Explore the design process of these stunning wallpapers that feature floral patterns, textiles, classical imagery, and abstract ornamentation. risdmuseum.org/exhibitions-ev…⁠ ⁠