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What's On
Find out what's happening in the arts at Brown.
Event Highlights
EXHIBITION
February 19–May 31, 2026
The Bell premieres the newest project from internationally-renowned sound, video, and installation artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme.
February 19–May 31, 2026
The Bell premieres the newest project from internationally-renowned sound, video, and installation artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme.
April 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
STUDENT-LED | MUSIC | LIVE PERFORMANCE
A joint musical showcase from Brown University and RISD students, celebrating the iconic scores of anime and video games.
STUDENT-LED | MUSIC | LIVE PERFORMANCE
A joint musical showcase from Brown University and RISD students, celebrating the iconic scores of anime and video games.
April 16–June 15, 2026 & May 8, 2026
EXHIBITION | SYMPOSIUM
As a critical engagement with contemporary Black queer visual art, Exposure examines the dynamic interplay between figuration and abstraction, highlighting the formal indeterminacy that shapes photography, film, sculpture, and new media.
EXHIBITION | SYMPOSIUM
As a critical engagement with contemporary Black queer visual art, Exposure examines the dynamic interplay between figuration and abstraction, highlighting the formal indeterminacy that shapes photography, film, sculpture, and new media.
April 24–26, 2026
AUDIO VIDEO INSTALLATION | PRIZMA
A looping 45-minute audio/video installation from Eternal September’s mid-90’s hacker/rap collective.
AUDIO VIDEO INSTALLATION | PRIZMA
A looping 45-minute audio/video installation from Eternal September’s mid-90’s hacker/rap collective.
April 23–May 27, 2026
EXHIBITION
A collection of works made from the American Elm cut down on Brown’s Main Green in 2024
EXHIBITION
A collection of works made from the American Elm cut down on Brown’s Main Green in 2024
May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM
STUDENT-LED | FASHION | RUNWAY SHOW
A student-led showcase of original collections from Brown and RISD, bringing the year's most innovative fashion to the runway
STUDENT-LED | FASHION | RUNWAY SHOW
A student-led showcase of original collections from Brown and RISD, bringing the year's most innovative fashion to the runway
April 11–November 15, 2026
VISUAL ART
Appreciate Brown’s distinguished public art collection with a student-curated tour. 40-minute guided walking tours will explore 6 works of art. All tours are outdoors, rain or shine.
VISUAL ART
Appreciate Brown’s distinguished public art collection with a student-curated tour. 40-minute guided walking tours will explore 6 works of art. All tours are outdoors, rain or shine.
A restroom audio experience
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