RISD Craft Fall 2026 Application

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Business Name

As you would like it to appear on print materials/online; can be your personal name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Website URL

ex. http://yoursite.com

Instagram URL

ex. https://www.instagram.com/yourhandle/

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

RISD Expected Graduation Year

RISD Major

If you majored in more than one department, please indicate both.

RISD Degree Type

Is this your first time participating?

Is your business a joint venture or partnership with another student?

Please provide the full name and RISD year/major for your business partner(s) (must be integral to your business)

Category - select one that describes the majority of the work you'll be selling

Add a brief statement specific to the work you will have for sale (this statement should be written in third person and will be used as the official description of your work on the website)

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Provide five image examples of the work you will have for sale at RISD Craft (see image requirements on the APPLICATION page)

Image #1

Image #2

Image #3

Image #4

Image #5

Are you planning to share your booth with a fellow current student?

If yes, please provide the full name and year/major of the current student you plan to share the booth with.

Booths at RISD Craft can be shared with another current RISD student, but you must each fill out the application and indicate the share.

Any other information you would like to add?

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Are you interested in being mentored by an established alumni during RISD Craft Fall? This is a pilot initiative which aims to connect established alumni with students and recent graduates for professional advice on best practices during RISD Craft. Meetings will take place virtually in September leading up to the event. More details to come.

(Optional testimonial) We want to hear from artists who have previously participated in RISD Craft. Why is the show important for you and / or alumni in general? How has it been beneficial for you and your business? Please share a short testimonial of your experience participating in RISD Craft.

Please note: Your response will not affect your application, but may be used for promotional purposes.0/100

Participation in RISD Craft is a benefit offered exclusively to RISD alumni and students and is managed by the Office of Alumni + Family Relations.

By applying to RISD Craft you acknowledge and voluntarily agree to the following terms and conditions. You also agree and understand that failure to comply with the following terms and conditions may make you ineligible for future sales:

Only RISD degree program alumni and current students may participate. Participants agree and understand that they must be present for the duration of the show; sales representatives are never permitted in the place of the artist and participants cannot break down booths before 4 pm.
F-1 international students: We are unfortunately unable to include F-1 international students as vendors in this year’s RISD Craft given financial, legal, tax and immigration regulations and implications. Considerations included the potential impact that income generated by the sale could have on a participant’s F-1 visa status. Students on the F-1 visa cannot participate in off-campus employment without work authorization in the U.S. Some examples of off-campus employment include art sales, being paid by organizations or individuals outside of RISD, running a business while physically in the U.S. or generating any active income. Please be assured that conversations for alternative solutions are ongoing and we welcome any ideas that still protect a participant’s international status. For additional questions on F-1 visa regulations as an international student, please contact issa@risd.edu.
Participation is not transferable in any way. Participants agree and understand that if they forgo their r table, then they cannot give it to another artist; please email alumnisale@risd.edu and we will contact the next person on the waiting list.
Participants agree and understand that the RISD Craft Fall event comprises a juried spotlight on alumni participants, and booth sharing is not allowed in accordance with the jurying process. However, booth sharing is allowed for recent graduates and current students.
Participants agree and understand that works sold must be designed by and/or made by the participant, and not outsourced in an unethical way. Participants agree and understand that their work must comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to copyright. Participants cannot sell items that they did not make or alter in some original way.
Participants agree and understand that all work exhibited must be of the same body, quality, and category of work juried through digital images.
Participants agree and understand that food products are not permitted, and music cannot be played by participants during the sale.
Participants agree and understand that they are required to check in before setting up, and check out with required paperwork at the end of the day.
Participants agree and understand that the sale of goods containing the RISD name, logo, trademarks, and/or any other insignia is strictly prohibited without RISD’s written consent.
Participants agree and understand and acknowledge that their individual participation may involve serious risk, including but not limited to risk of property damage and/or severe bodily injury. These risks may result from participation in the RISD sale, the acts of others, and/or the unavailability of emergency medical care or immediate staff response. Participants agree and understand that they voluntarily, knowingly, and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and that they each assume full responsibility for their own participation in RISD Craft.
Participants agree and understand that RISD shall not be liable for any delays and/or cancellations of RISD Craft caused, without limitation, government action or failure to act where required, strike or other labor trouble, war, terrorism, civil commotion, failure of communications systems, fire or similar catastrophe, and severe weather, pandemics or epidemics, or other conditions beyond RISD's control, including, but not limited to situations where the rendering of services is prohibited or delayed by local laws, regulators, or government orders.
Participants agree and understand that RISD does not assume responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to person or property in connection with participation in RISD Craft which results from causes beyond the control of and without fault of the College. By applying to participate in RISD Craft, Participants (for themselves, their legal guardians, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) release, indemnify and hold harmless Rhode Island School of Design, its trustees, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any blame and liability whatsoever for any property damage, property loss, property theft, personal injury, death, claim, or any damage of any kind whatsoever, whether arising from the alleged negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, which may arise out of or relate in any way to participation in RISD Craft, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Participants hereby agree and understand that they are solely responsible for any medical, health or personal injury costs relating to their own participation in RISD Craft.
Participants agree and understand that they are required to limit displays to the allotted booth area, and displays cannot block another participant’s booth or the pedestrian aisle in any way. Personal tents are never allowed. Participants should contact alumnisale@risd.edu prior to the day of sale if they are unsure of what is allowed.
Participants agree and understand that RISD reserves the right to give away their table if they do not check-in at least sixty (60) minutes before the start of the sale, or let RISD know that they are running late.
Participants agree and understand that failure to show up without a reasonable explanation will automatically make participants ineligible for the next two (2) consecutive shows.
Participants agree and understand that they must purchase and display appropriate sales permits for the day, as well as fill out the sales date info sheet and pay any taxes due (if applicable) when they check out at the end of the sale. Failure to do any of this will result in ineligibility for future sales. Instructions will be provided.
Participants agree and understand that they are required to observe appropriate business practices and be aware of the rights of consumers.
Participants agree and understand are expected to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner with RISD staff and other participants. Participants agree and understand that failure to do so may result in future ineligibility.
Participants agree and understand that they are not allowed to bring pets,unless they are service animals, while vending at RISD Craft.
Participants agree and understand that they must comply with all applicable RISD policies and procedures, including but not limited to those that apply to their participation in RISD Craft. Participants agree and understand that permission to participate in RISD Craft may be suspended, revoked, or denied by RISD in its sole and complete discretion for failure to abide by the terms of this Agreement and/or failure to abide by any applicable RISD policies and procedures. Participants also agree and understand that the health and safety of the RISD community is of the utmost importance and that permission to participate may also be suspended, revoked, or denied by RISD if any Participant poses a threat to themselves or others.

Check to confirm your acceptance and understanding of the above TERMS AND CONDITIONS