RISD Unbound is an event celebrating artists’ books, zines, and experimental printed matter created by RISD students and community, local artists and designers, as well as publishers, artists, designers, and enthusiasts from across the region. Through exhibits and sales, Unbound seeks to inspire conversations around cultural publishing in the Providence community. RISD Unbound is free and open to the public!
The next Unbound will take place Saturday, April 5, 2025 at RISD’s Fleet Library: 15 Westminster Street, Providence RI 02903.
We are no longer accepting applications for Unbound 2024. Applications for Unbound 2025 will open in February 2025.
abc pvd (art book collective)
Alec Thibodeau | Huetown
Amalgam
Andrew Landay
Ashley Simpson
A. T. Pratt
Aya Rothwell
Backbone Bindery
Beatrix Urkowitz
Bread and Puppet Press
Bruno Spak Perosino
Childish Books
Clammer Magazine
Combos Press
Dave Ortega
desi—gned
Dinner Bell
Emma Caamaño
Erik Gould
Evan Grant Design
Filipa Estrela
GenderFail
Honeyteaboy
Illusomnia
Jenine Bressner / Make Believe
Jeremy Ferris
Jessica Ruan
Jina Choi
Kira Saks
Korean American Artist Collective
Lara Henderson
Leslie & Ryan
LINGYI KONG
LitArts RI
Lydia Pinkhassik
Maddie Dennis
Maria Lyn Hahne / frogwavy
Marta Szemiot
Mizuki Hanada
Nat Luo
Odd Rabbits
Off-Hours Studio
Plus Equals
RISD Graphic Design Department
RISD Museum
RISD.GD Experimental Publishing
Roots: Korean Diaspora
Ryan Alves
Ryan Pic
Saint Agnes Studio
Sambodia
Sanika Phawde
Sara Inacio
Sequential Artists Workshop
Shira Neiss Illustration
Sophie Page
Studio Noctua
Tara Law
TCC (Marin, Kailin, Naz)
How do I get to the fair?
The fair is located on the 1st floor of Fleet Library at RISD in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The building entrance is at 15 Westminster Street. Fleet Library is easily accessible by public transportation.
Where do I park?
Designated public parking lots and garages are located throughout downtown Providence. Metered street parking is also available throughout Providence. Rules and restrictions are posted on signs along the streets.
I’m an exhibitor. What do I need to know?
Check out the Exhibitor FAQ (link: here).