Students and faculty put skills to use for a great cause at forensic workshop
Ringling College of Art and Design students, faculty, and an alum spent the College’s spring break learning the art of reconstruction as they brought skulls from active and cold cases back to life with clay. Guided by forensic artist Joe Mullins, the class recreated the faces of real victims, through a process called facial approximation. […]
Two seniors among GDUSA’s 2024 Students to Watch
Ringling College of Art and Design Graphic Design seniors Sandra Lee and Tako Pharsenadze were just named to Graphic Design USA’s 2024 Students to Watch. This year’s list comprises 114 total students—including undergrads, graduate students, and continuing education enrollees—from established and emerging arts programs throughout the country who are “ready to burst on the graphic […]
Ringling students, alum win big at the 2024 Suncoast ADDY Awards
Students and alumni from Ringling College of Art and Design enjoyed a home field venue for the 2024 ADDY Awards ceremony, which took place on the campus sound stages Feb. 24 and once again netted dozens of awards for Ringling-led projects. The ADDYs are presented annually by the Suncoast Chapter of the American Advertising Federation […]
FutureProof ’24 Motion Design Conference to feature Winbush, Disney, and more
Jonathan Winbush, owner and founder of Winbush Immersive, CNN Design Creative Director Kathy Jaroneski, and the Disney Live Entertainment visual media team will be among the featured leaders at FutureProof 2024, taking place on campus from March 11 through 15. The annual Motion Design conference at Ringling College of Art and Design, now in its […]
Computer Animation alum nominated for College Television Award
Ria Shinde ’23, Computer Animation, has been nominated for a College Television Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (aka the Television Academy). The nomination, in the category of “Animated Series,” recognizes Strings Attached, a piece that Shinde wrote, produced, and directed while she was still a student at Ringling College of Art […]
National Portfolio Day hosted at Ringling College
Ringling College of Art and Design will host 37 colleges and universities on campus for National Portfolio Day on Sunday, Jan. 21. National Portfolio Day events are scheduled throughout the fall semester and into January, and take place throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. The event gives prospective students a chance to get feedback from […]
Fine Arts students publish interview of visiting faculty and artist Marina Shaltout
Creative Pinellas published an interview of Ringling College of Art and Design visiting full-time faculty in Fine Arts and Visual Studies Marina Shaltout, written by Ringling students Luna May ’27, Fine Arts, and Kathryn Rizzo ’27, Fine Arts. The interview was a part of an assignment for their Writing Studio class taught by Liberal Arts […]
Highlights from 2023
Wow! What a year! As we wrap up an eventful 2023, here are a few highlights that stand out. Campaign launches Ringling College announced the public launch of the Catalyst for Creativity Campaign which aims to raise $175 million to support students and faculty, our growing facilities, and expanding our community programs. Ringling College builds […]
Collaboration, connection, and community: Students from all majors get more than one lesson while organizing an exhibition
For the second year in a row, Director and Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions at Ringling College of Art and Design Tim Jaeger has taught a Business of Art and Design class titled, The Role of the Curator. The course is open to all majors and attracts an interdisciplinary group of students. The objective […]
Fine Arts alum and current Junior named finalists for NYAA AXA Art Prize
Two Ringling College of Art and Design Fine Arts students were named finalists for the 2023 AXA Art Prize U.S., held by the New York Academy of Art. First awarded in 2017 and now considered one of the premier student art competitions in the country, the AXA Art Prize is open to paintings, drawings, and […]