RADICAL IMAGINATION
DESIGNING FOR A JUST FUTURE
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Registration is open until 10/14!
The RIAEA Biennial State Conference brings together teachers, preservice students, college and university professors, art museum educators, teaching artists, and researchers to build community and generate new insights into issues, research, and practices affecting visual arts and design education.
This year's theme is Radical Imagination: Designing for a Just Future! RIAEA is partnering with Rhode Island School of Design's Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department to bring you a conference that explores the human need to creatively think and design for a more just future.
Conference Information
Conference Information
Conference Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Rhode Island School of Design, 20 Washington Place, Providence RI 02903
Registration Deadline: October 14th, 2026 11:59PM
Kickoff Event: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Kick off the RIAEA Biennial State Conference in style! Enjoy a VIP cocktail reception at the RISD Museum hosted by RISD's Teaching+Learning in Art+Design Department. Join us for great conversation and a night at the museum. Space is limited—sign up now! (Additional cost: $5)
Time: 4:30-6:30PM
The RISD Museum will be open 5-8 during the reception.
Location: The RISD Museum, 20 North Main Street, Providence RI 02903
Conference Parking
Conference Parking
Conference attendees & presenters can park in the RISD lots on the parking map linked below for free on Saturday 10/17 during the conference.
Conference attendees & presenters can park in the RISD lots on the parking map linked below for free on Saturday 10/17 during the conference.
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