• Offers Pre-College Summer Programs in art and design for high school students.

Summer at RISD is a time to ask new questions and stretch your creative practice into new areas. Whether you are a current RISD student looking to challenge your thinking in a global context or a K-12 student who wants to stretch your talents, you will find classes and programs that inspire curiosity.

RISD Global’s summer offerings provide opportunities to expand your point of view as an artist, designer and engaged global citizen. They are open to current students (undergraduate and graduate) enrolled at RISD or in other art and design programs, recent grads, and art and design professionals. Whichever you choose, these credit-bearing experiences immerse you in inspiring contexts for creative problem-solving.