June 27–August 1, 2026
Follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, visits to the Nature Lab and RISD Museum, critiques and projects that will forever shape the way you approach art and design.
Applications for summer 2026 open November 5, 2025.
Experiment with new materials, tools, and techniques, study with accomplished professional artists, take risks, test your theories and challenge your ideas.
“I walked in expecting to feel homesick, but I was immediately greeted by very kind staff and students. I have grown close to many over the five weeks whom I have shared incredible experiences with. RISD Pre-College has also taught me a lot about myself—how I like to work, my styles, and who I am as a person. I have left with many memories, artworks I am proud of, and a clearer view on my future aspirations.”
—Florine, RISD Pre-College 2024
Get out of your comfort zone, learn to appreciate critique, and refine your work to make it stronger than you ever thought possible.
