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Join us for a special Meet and Greet and Info Session to learn about an upcoming Startup Weekend Workshop: A Crash Course in Entrepreneurship led by visiting MIT professors. Open to students from all majors and years, this session introduces a unique, resume-building opportunity to learn directly from nationally recognized leaders in entrepreneurship and business. Discover how you can participate in an immersive workshop designed to help you turn ideas into viable ventures. INFO SESSION & MEET AND GREET (Pizza Lunch Provided) At this info session, MIT Professor Bob Pozen will introduce the Startup Weekend Workshop and share details about the experience, expectations, and application process. This session is your opportunity to ask questions and determine whether the workshop is right for you. ABOUT THE STARTUP WEEKEND WORKSHOP This immersive weekend workshop will teach the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including:
The workshop is a resume-building credential and is open to students from all majors and years. All workshop materials will be provided, and food will be provided throughout the weekend. WHO YOU'LL LEARN FROM Bob Pozen is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and former President of Fidelity Investments and Executive Chair of MFS Investment Management. He currently teaches an MIT course on financial innovation.
Susan Neal is a Lecturer on entrepreneurship at MIT Sloan and Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. She is the former founder of the San Francisco-based startup Atacama, Inc. If you're curious about entrepreneurship or want to explore how creative ideas can become viable ventures, don't miss this opportunity. We hope to see you at this lunchtime event on January 20. If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Sobr (ksobr@c.ringling.edu).
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 Create It. Protect It. Get Paid. Great work deserves great protection. Join Elena M. Paul, Ringling College???s General Counsel, for a special legal series focused on the practical side of being an artist. We???re breaking down the complex world of law into actionable steps so you can focus on what you do best: creating. 1.
Art and Law 101: What You Need to Know about Licensing and Contracts Join
Ringling College???s General Counsel for a conversation about the deals and
paperwork faced by Artists and Creative Professionals in every discipline???film,
animation, illustration, design, game arts, and writers???when they make,
protect, publish, distribute, and sell their work. We???ll discuss the essential
elements and the most common terms (language) found in arts and entertainment
contracts; typical deal structures in our field; and approaches to deal-making
and negotiation tactics. 2.
Art and Law 102: Copyright & Branding: A Creative???s Essential Toolkit Intellectual property (IP), copyright and trademark/branding, primarily, is an asset made and used by Artists and Creative Professionals in every discipline???film, animation, illustration, design, video game, and writers. In fact, IP is the legal engine of the creative economy. Join Ringling College???s General Counsel for a conversation to understand how to own what you create, protect your creative work, build a portfolio of content, increase the value of your business, and how to access the content of other creators. 3. Art and Law 103: You???re Not Just a Creative. You???re a Company. Today, Artists and Creative Professionals in every discipline???film, animation, illustration, graphic design, video game, and writers???often operate as entrepreneurs in the creative economy. This means that in addition to (or instead of) being an employee in a media/entertainment or other company, you may become an independent contractor offering services and your creative work and intellectual property assets (content and products) to customers and companies of all sizes. Join Ringling College???s General Counsel for a conversation to learn about the business structures used by Artists and Creative Professionals to professionalize and protect their creative projects and themselves. Who should attend: Any student, staff, faculty, or alumni of Ringling College. The classes can be taken individually or as a series. Bring your questions! Secure your spot
now: Space
is limited, so don???t wait. To register for the 3-class series or a specific
session (101, 102, or 103), email Jill Del Gobbo at (Contracts@ringling.edu). Please
include: Which session(s) you wish to attend Your Year and Major Any burning questions you want answered
during the session
You
will receive an email once your spot is confirmed.
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There will be a townhall meeting in the AC auditorium on Tuesday January 27 from 11:30-12:15. We will be going over the logistics of senior thesis and introducing a new event featuring art director portfolio reviews scheduled for April 14 & 15. See you there.
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Please sign up and join us for the following opportunities: MLK Day of Service: Whitaker Bayou ECOmmunity Day 2026 Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Location: Meet at Cunniffe Commons, then move to various locations Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! There are several opportunities to give back to your community and environment in this partnership with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and other local community partners.
Lunch Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park - 2601 Cocoanut Avenue. Lunch is FREE for all volunteers and will be in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park - 2601 Cocoanut Avenue, Sarasota. RSVP to the event here: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11952461 Questions? Contact Jose Santana, jsantana@ringling.edu MLK Unity Walk Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Time: 10:30am-12pm Join the Sarasota MLK Celebration Committee Unity Walk! The walk will start and end at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and will be about 3 miles. Sign up on Ringlink: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11971400 Need a ride? Email rlevey@ringling.edu MLK Park Festival Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Time: 11:30am-4pm Attend this fun community celebration with live music, community resources and more! Volunteers are needed for facepainting. Sign up on Ringlink: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10842716 Need a ride? Email rlevey@ringling.edu Charity Art Auction Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Goldstein meeting room Are you looking for something to do over winter break? Join us to create artwork for the Charity Art Auction. Donate your art to RVO???s Charity Art Auction to support local charities. This includes fan art or original artwork of all mediums, physical and digital. This year's theme is the Ocean. Submissions can fit this theme, but it is not required. Physical art can be dropped off at the RVO table at Wonderful Wednesday every week from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The deadline for submission is Monday, March 23rd, 2026. The Art Auction will take place on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. You can submit your artwork here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsi8s-5yaGg0NHAzJfKb9Vv2powjbU8yiCYJSNDGuxl5sZ6g/viewform?usp=dialog Questions? Contact Ice Tarazi at itarazi@c.ringling.edu or Grace Johnson at gjohnso1@c.ringling.edu
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Greetings Class of 2026! This is indeed an exciting time as we approach the May 7, 2026 Commencement Exercise! Please read very carefully this information as you prepare for this capstone event since there are several important tasks that you need to complete. They are the following: 1. Review your preferred name in Self-Service by February 6, 2026. This is what will be included in the Commencement Program. Here is a link to a form to complete if you want a different name: Preferred Name for Commencement 2026 Program. You must request a different name by this deadline or it can not be changed for the Program. 2. Review your major and minor in Self-Service for accuracy by February 6, 2026. Email advising@ringling.edu with any changes. 3. Order your cap, gown and tassel by no later than March 29, 2026 through this link: Josten's Site. 4. Pick-up your Commencement tickets after Spring Break in Student Life. Each graduate receives 6 tickets. Should you need more, please submit a request through this link: Request for Additional Commencement Tickets. Additional tickets will be provided on a first come basis based on availability. Please know that the Ceremony will be able to be viewed via the Ringling College website at www.ringling.edu for guests that do not have a ticket or could not travel. 5. For graduates that require accommodations for the Commencement Ceremony, please email Student Access Services at sas@ringling.edu. 6. Attend the Commencement Rehearsal via zoom at 11:30 a.m. on May 5, 2026. A zoom link will be sent to you at a later date. 7. For Commencement Day on May 7, 2026, arrive at Robart's Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., by 2:30 p.m. for check-in and line-up. 9. For questions, contact commencement@ringling.edu.
Please be sure to share this important information with your family members! We are so excited to celebrate your achievements on May 7, 2026!!!
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The Student Health Center, in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital's RENEW program, will continue to offer free nutrition coaching for students this semester. Meet one-on-one with an SMHCS Registered Dietitian to review your eating habits and health goals. You'll get personalized guidance, practical nutrition tips, and strategies to help you feel your best.
Call (941) 309-4000 or email medical@ringling.edu for more information. |
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Deadline to apply: March 15.
We invite all college and graduate students, as well as recent graduates,
to apply and join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary of the conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSGgxVHrGFA (look for your fellow Ringling students in the video) - Come ask questions at the FUTURE NOW table during Career Insight 2026 - www.ringling.edu/CareerInsight
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-now-speed-mentoring-event-tickets-1980281782118?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=cfe70e39d6&mc_cid=50fb2010d4
Ringling College is a sponsor of the Future Now Media & Entertainment Conference Please let us know if you have any questions about this or Career Insight 2026 after visiting the webpages. More to come.
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MADEBY is NOW accepting artwork and fine
crafts from ALL GRADE LEVELS for the Ringling College of Art and Design 2026
Spring Student Show. The show runs from Saturday, February 14 to Friday, April
10.
Traditional artwork or fine craft requirements: Please include the title, size, and media for each attached jpeg in the
email. High Res Digital Art jpeg Requirements: Title and size for each attached jpeg in the
email. Jpegs should be a minimum of 300
dpi resolution and image configured to fit a standard size frame (i.e. 8" X
10", 11" x 14", 11" x 17", or 16" x 20".) Your artwork can be in any medium,
made recently or from your collection, and does not have to be related to your
major or field of interest. Important Dates and Information: Accepted digital artwork: You will
receive a congratulatory email with an attached application for the show.
Please read the show details on the application, fill out, initial, and sign
the application. Email the completed application to: madeby@c.ringling.edu. Your signature on the accepted hi res
jpeg is required before emailing the image. Madeby will order and pay for your
digital or traditional print or photograph at the Campus Print Shop and
will frame the art for the show. There is no out of pocket expense for students
to be a part of the show. You will receive 60% of the retail price of your
print when it sells. Delivery of accepted traditional/original artwork: You will receive a congratulatory email with an attached detailed
application for the show. If you need assistance pricing your artwork, we will
be happy to help. Delivery of your traditional artwork to Madeby Gallery will
take place Monday, February 2 through Wednesday February 4, anytime between
10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Your signature is required on all your accepted
traditional artwork. Artwork must be ready to hang (hooks & wiring
attached.) Your completed application accompany
the artwork is required. All artwork must be available for sale. Opening reception at the Madeby Gallery on Saturday, February 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The reception coincides with the Ringling College Spring Open House.
Hope you will be able to attend the reception, any time between the designated hours. It is always outstanding for the event attendees to meet the artists.
Ribbon awards will be announced at the reception. Each award will be accompanied by a Madeby Gift Certificate.
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Greetings! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! This is indeed an exciting time! As such, it is time once again to make the selection for this year's Student Commencement speaker! If you are interested in this honor, please submit a draft of the general message for the speech that you would desire to give during the ceremony on May 7, 2026 at Robarts Arena. The speech should be between 5-7 minutes long. Keep in mind that you would be representing your class so your speech should hopefully speak to the commonalities of memories and achievements as students. It should also be inspiring to your fellow graduates, yet be heartfelt. Please submit your "draft" speech to me via email at twalsh@ringling.edu by no later than January 30,2026. Please indicate contact information as well in your email. Finalists will be scheduled for an interview with the Selection Committee. I look forward to receiving some great submissions!
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Greetings Class of 2026! We are looking for this year's singer of the National Anthem for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony! Please apply by submitting a brief biography to studentlife@ringling.edu by January 30, 2026. You will then be scheduled for an audition with the Selection Committee.
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--- NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! Welcome back to campus! The Office of Public Safety is excited to announce a new safety app, which is now available to the campus community: Ringling Safe Downloading the Ringling Safe app will allow users to stay prepared with quick and easy access to safety resources. Through the app, users can report tips to Public Safety, request a transport, notify a friend to track their walk home, receive emergency alerts, and much more. You can download the Ringling Safe app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Stay connected, stay informed, stay safe! ringling.edu/ringlingsafe For questions or more information, contact the Office of Public Safety at 941-309-4121 or email publicsafety@ringling.edu. www.ringling.edu/public-safety |
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There are just FIVE days left to submit an entry for the 2026 Annual Sketchbook Library Exhibition! To participate in this exhibition, please fill out the submission form before January 16, 2026. We encourage all Ringling students to submit sketchbooks to share with the Ringling community! Exhibition: The Sketchbook Library 2026: A Collection of Sketchbooks by Ringling Students. What: The Sketchbook Library Exhibition is a culmination of creative curiosity and wonder, allowing us to peer into the imaginative worlds our fellow artists transcribe onto paper. Where: The Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center, 2nd floor of the Alfred R. Goldstein Library When: January 28 - February 25, 2026 Contact: Follow us on Instagram @sketchbook.library, or visit us at The Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center. |
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DAVIS PROJECTS FOR PEACE - $10,000 AWARD IF SELECTED
Deadline for Submissions: January 23, 2026 INFORMATION As a student, you are invited to participate in submitting a Davis Project for Peace idea for possible selection! If selected, you would receive $10,000 in support of your project. This is a wonderful program made possible through the generosity of Kathryn Davis, an accomplished internationalist and philanthropist who is again committing $1 million to fund this program. This is the 16th year that Ringling College has been selected to participate. Please consider submitting a Project for consideration according to the following criteria. DAVIS PROJECTS FOR PEACE
https://www.middlebury.edu/projects-for-peace/summer-grants/guidance
Campus contact for More Information:
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OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
Following is a Call to campus artists for an exhibition opportunity from the Fine Arts Department at Crossley Gallery. Deadline fro submission is Friday, January 16, 2026 Please see below for details and links on how to submit work.
Backstage Call to Artists form
Exhibition Dates: January 30th - February 15th, 2026
SUMMARY: think of when do you perform something you are not, when do you perform consciously, queerness, friends, acting, night, lights, exaggeration, make up, sexual, pleasure, camp, pain, identity, etc.
Click on the following link!
Romina Bonomi: rbonomi@c.ringling.edu
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Disney Television Animation: 2026 Drawn to Success
Disney Television Animation is excited to host their Early Career Event: Drawn to Success. They will be hosting two virtual sessions via Zoom on January 30th and February 12th, 2026 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm ET. They will be talking about Disney Television Animation's 40-year legacy of storytelling, highlighting roles in their studio, giving resume/portfolio tips and answering questions about how to kickstart your animation career! To register: click or copy the link below and paste it into your browser and fill out the Google Submission Form. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom information closer to the event. About Disney Television Animation: For 40 years, Disney Television Animation has been an integral part of The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families??? homes across the globe.
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