Career Insight brings industry pros to campus
Ringling College of Art and Design’s annual networking event and career fair, Career Insight returns Tuesday, Feb. 14, with a keynote speech by Emmy-nominated producer Sidney Clifton. Clifton has produced hundreds of hours of episodic and longform content and currently serves as a producer at The Jim Henson Company and senior consultant with Black Women […]
Century-old house reimagined to pay tribute to Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood, families
In May of 2022, a 1,400-square-foot house that was originally built in 1926 was strapped onto a flatbed truck and driven to its new home on Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Orange Ave. The house is the historic home of Sarasota Black community pioneer Leonard Reid and his family. Reid was a pioneer of […]
Disney Live Entertainment hosts recruitment event on campus
Early Friday morning, on Jan. 27, five members of the Disney Live Entertainment team came to the Ringling College of Art and Design campus for a day of fun-filled recruitment activities. Disney Live Entertainment is the live theatrical production branch of Imagineering. They are responsible for events such as illuminations, parades, and puppetry. In the […]
15 seniors awarded College’s highest honor for talent, contributions, and leadership
Fifteen of Ringling College’s most outstanding students are being recognized this week for their exceptional creative talent, community involvement, and leadership. This year’s winners will be recognized on Nov. 4 during the College’s annual Trustee Scholar Awards celebration. The event will begin with a reception, followed by a formal ceremony during which each Scholar will […]
Turning Dreams Into Reality: Q&A with Jamie DeRuyter
Jamie DeRuyter is a 3D artist, animator, and faculty member at Ringling College of Art & Design Entertainment design is a fast-evolving field that continues to grow at a rapid pace. From theme parks and interactive storytelling to immersive art installations, themed retail and hospitality, it’s a multi-billion dollar a year industry that demands multifaceted […]
