RISD Hosts First Movement Lab Symposium, October 14–16, 2026
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is set to host its inaugural Movement Lab Symposium from October 14 to 16, 2026. The event will feature a variety of activities, including discussions, performances, and screenings on the RISD campus, in addition to an exhibition at the Jamestown Arts Center. Highlighting research from post-graduate Movement Lab fellows, the symposium will showcase innovative work in movement studies. Seven fellows, including Melisa Achoko Allela and Patrick Buhr, are contributing to the program, marking a significant collaboration in exploring interdisciplinary approaches to movement and art.
Key facts
- The inaugural Movement Lab Symposium runs October 14–16, 2026
- It is presented by Rhode Island School of Design
- Programming includes panel discussions, performances, screenings, and speakers
- Events take place on the RISD campus
- An exhibition is held at the Jamestown Arts Center
- The Movement Lab Fellowship supports post-graduate artists and scholars in independent creative research
- The fellowship aims to advance the study of movement into uncharted territory
- Seven fellows held the fellowship from 2023 to 2026: Melisa Achoko Allela, Azadeh Ahmadi, Patrick Buhr, Maxime Cavajani, Kameron Neal, L.A. Samuelson, and Hunter Whitaker-Morrow
Entities
Artists
- Melisa Achoko Allela
- Azadeh Ahmadi
- Patrick Buhr
- Maxime Cavajani
- Kameron Neal
- L.A. Samuelson
- Hunter Whitaker-Morrow
Institutions
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Movement Lab
- Jamestown Arts Center
Locations
- Providence
- Rhode Island
- United States
- Jamestown