A young watchman at Providence’s Prison made a resolution to keep a daily diary in 1867. He recorded his work with the men and women incarcerated there; but, unlike today, the watchmen lived in the prison as well. What can we learn about Rhode Island history from his words? Dr. Grefe will explore the ways […]
Artists, curators, scholars, and art facilitators recognize that cultural initiatives must respond with more agility and alacrity to the realities of inequity, in all of its forms.
Artists, curators, scholars, and art facilitators recognize that cultural initiatives must respond with more agility and alacrity to the realities of inequity, in all of its forms.
14th Annual Mary L. Heuser Lecture featuring Sháńdíín Brown RISD Museum Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow for Native American Art, Sháńdíín Brown (Diné), discusses the museum's Native American Art collection history, new acquisitions, and upcoming exhibitions. The Henry Luce Curatorial Fellowship is the first full-time position at RISD Museum dedicated exclusively to the Native North American […]
Jeremy Workman's 2025 documentary "Secret Mall Apartment" tells the story of eight Rhode Island artists who created a secret apartment inside the Providence Place Mall, living undetected for four years. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved—both a creative protest against gentrification and a compelling examination […]
The Wheaton College Friends of Art proudly present the 18th Annual Mary L. Heuser Lecture in Art History featuring Camran Mani.
