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Got questions? We have answers! Join us over Zoom from 1-1:45pm on October 13th to learn more about the 2027 Design Catalyst Providence Grant Program. Whether you want to learn more about eligibility, applications, the reimbursement grant process or more, this is your opportunity to speak directly with the DESIGNxRI team before applications are due November 13th. Register for the 2027 Design Catalyst Info Session at https://champ.ly/zQL8jJl3.

2027 Design Catalyst - DxRI Providence Design Catalyst program is a competitive grant program providing seed capital, business mentorship, and more to help design businesses reach their growth goals.

Meet Julia Reinalda, Design Director and Project Manager at Taste Design Inc. and our second October Clambake: Creative Conversations speaker! As Taste’s first Design Director, Julia plays an instrumental role in shaping and stewarding the firm’s aesthetic while mentoring its design team.

Join us in two weeks on October 13th from 6:30-8:30PM at the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center to hear more about Julia's work and explore how interior design can create spaces for daydreaming, productivity, restoration, and community connection. Register now at https://champ.ly/jEmRpt_L!

Applications for the 2027 Design Catalyst Providence Grant Program are officially live! If you're a small creative business owner located in Providence, this program is for you. Through business education, individualized mentorship, peer learning, and grant funding, the 2027 Design Catalyst Program is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and your business. Be one of the first to apply—visit https://champ.ly/zQL8jJl3 today!

Participation is limited to low-to-moderate income Providence residents. Learn more about eligibility at the link in bio.

Photography of Design Catalyst alum Marisa Finos by Rue Sakayama. See more Catalyst alumni in the Alumni Directory at https://champ.ly/9aMTnlGS!

The week may be over, but the *design* continues with Open Studios Weekend, coming this November! The calendar of studios is now live—check out all the creative small businesses and studios opening their doors November 6-8th. Step inside the places where design happens, meet the people behind the work, and experience creative processes firsthand. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, make connections, discover new practices, and get a closer look at the people and businesses shaping Rhode Island’s creative community. Visit www.designweekri.com to get your free Open Studios Weekend tickets!

Meet Michaela Burke, interior designer at KITE Architects and one of our October Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! Grounded in an understanding of how human cognition responds to the built environment, Michaela aims to create spaces that support wellbeing while reflecting each client’s values, goals, and aspirations.

Join us in three weeks on October 13th from 6:30-8:30PM at the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center to hear more about Michaela's work and explore how thoughtful interior design can shape everyday experiences and transform the spaces where we live. Register now at https://champ.ly/jEmRpt_L!

It's the last day of DESIGN WEEK RI 2026! Come celebrate the week with us at the Closing Party, Anyhow Studio's Most Excellent Pottery Throwdown: THE SEQUEL! Eat, drink, and reconnect with all your favorite DESIGN WEEK RI pals, and watch Rhode Island’s boldest ceramicists throw down for the crown. There's still time to grab your FREE ticket at www.designweekri.com. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

*Today's Events*

Anyhow Studio’s Most Excellent Pottery Throwdown: THE SEQUEL!
Friday, September 18 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Anyhow Studio | 25 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903
https://champ.ly/oXG1ZGsO

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event offers talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Applications for the 2027 Design Catalyst Program open next Friday, September 25th! The Design Catalyst Program combines business education, individualized mentorship, peer learning, and grant funding to give creative professionals and small design-based businesses the practical tools, knowledge, and resources they need to build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Participation is limited to low-to-moderate income Providence residents. Learn more about the 2027 Design Catalyst Program and register for the info session on October 13th at https://champ.ly/zQL8jJl3!

It's the second-to-last day of DESIGN WEEK RI 2026, so if you haven't been able to attend an event yet, now's your chance! Swipe to see what's happening today with (add)ventures, DM Engineers, and RIMiAD. Register for these events at www.designweekri.com.

*Today's Events*

Introduction to Virtual Production: Lunch and Learn
Thursday, September 17 | 12:00-1:30 PM
(add)ventures | 20 Risho Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Register: https://champ.ly/XIc9Iqew

The Hidden Systems Behind Great Design
Thursday, September 17 | 2:00-4:00 PM
CIC | 225 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903
Register: https://champ.ly/iLO-AxDL

Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture & Design Meetup
Thursday, September 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Amigos Taqueria y Tequila | 2 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
Register: https://champ.ly/ruNVZLn6

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event offers talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Can you believe we're half way through DESIGN WEEK RI 2026? Swipe to check out today's events with BIOPOD Co., the RISD Museum, and RISD! Register for these events and find out what's happening during the rest of the week at https://champ.ly/Q1ibGm3V!

*Today's Events*

Co-Creating Living Infrastructure Through Citizen Science
Wednesday, September 16 | 9:30-11:30 AM
Roosevelt Lake in Roger Williams Park | Pine Hill Ave, Providence, RI 02907
https://champ.ly/Yb0ki65w

Finding Your Way: Reconceiving Wayfinding at the RISD Museum
Wednesday, September 16 | 12:00-1:00 PM
RISD Museum | 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903
https://champ.ly/5k7hk-3s

The Long Table at RISD: A Public Studio for Community Exchange
Wednesday, September 16 | 12:00-7:30 PM
RISD | 20 Washington Place, Providence, RI 02903
https://champ.ly/1owIRtWj

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event offers talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

What role does interior design play in shaping the way we live, work, gather, and feel? Find out at our upcoming Clambake: Creative Conversations on October 13th, featuring Michaela Burke of KITE Architects and Julia Reinalda of Taste Design Inc. With just a month to go, now's the perfect time to grab your tickets at https://www.designxri.com/creative-conversations/!

Thank you to our host, Roger Williams Park Gateway Center, and our sponsors Reflex Lighting and Best Tile!