Located in the heart of downtown,
​Rhode Island School of Design makes Providence among the most culturally active and creative cities in the region. RISD’s meeting and event spaces create an exciting destination to draw inspiration from the world of art and design.

Supported by unique settings such as the Nature Lab, Fleet Library, and the RISD Museum, we have a variety of desirable locations to host events. Our conference and event services staff is here to support you every step of the way.

Some of our most popular spaces include:​

Washington Place Auditorium

One of our most versatile spaces the Washington Place Auditorium can be transformed to fit any event type.
​This space features 170 person capacity, screen & mounted projectors, mounted cameras & speakers, dimmable and natural lighting, microphones, and ample power outlets. 


​RISD Auditorium

Our largest space, an ideal environment for assemblies, performances, or presentations. This space features stadium seating for 550, stage lighting, microphones, video capability, and the option to live stream. 


​Tillinghast Place

Located on the Narragansett Bay in Barrington, RI, Tillinghast is the perfect place if you are looking for a place for your team to unwind.
Let our catering team worry about the food for your picnic or BBQ while you and your group relax in the sun and stroll along the beach. 

Scroll through to see some of the other meeting spaces RISD has to offer.