Brown Arts Institute

Workshops

Build your creative practice and research with Brown Arts Institute.

BAI Workshops

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Workshops are open to accepted students and PVD+ community members for free. These weekly workshops offer an opportunity for artists of all levels to build their creative practice and research in an environment fueled by inquiry and exploration. Participants are selected through an application process designed to build strong cohorts with a wide range of experiences.

The 2025–2026 Workshops application window is currently closed.

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Learn More About The Workshops

Songwriting Workshop

A free weekly workshop designed to give students and regional community members a chance to hone their songwriting skills while being part of and contributing to a supportive creative community.

Teaching Artists Studio

A new workshop series for experienced and aspiring teaching artists to build community, test lesson plans, and receive support and guidance navigating what it means to be a teaching artist working in Rhode Island.

Director's Forum

A Revolving Roundtable Discussion of Theory + Practice. The Director’s Forum is a program offered by the Brown Arts Institute in collaboration with the Wilbury Theatre Group.