Arts and Creative Industries
Take control of your creative ambitions and immerse yourself in studio and practical learning
At A Glance
What You'll Learn:
- Perfect your craft in creative writing, performance, or visual arts
- Gain industry-specific skills across the field of arts and entertainment, including organization, management, and problem-solving
- Develop a portfolio of creative works in your chosen specialty
What You'll Do:
- Showcase your work through venues like theater, pop-up galleries, and an international journal of poetry and fiction
- Immerse yourself in experiential learning and internships, engaging with artists, libraries, museums, and more
- Work alongside faculty mentors to build on your creative talents and select courses that align with your career aspirations
Possible Career Options
- Publisher
- Film Producer
- Graphic Designer
- Writer
- Music Producer
- Non-Profit Arts Administrator
- Museum Curator
- Gallerist
- Art Therapist
- Educator
- Music Therapist
Our Students
"Art has always been my passion, along with the other subjects I study at Bryant. Now, I’m able to combine them to create endless opportunities for myself."
Kris Murphy '26
- Arts and Creative Industries
- Second Major: Literary and Cultural Studies
- Complementary Minors: Marketing and Psychology
- Hometown: East Islip, NY
"I'm passionate about the creation and sharing of all types of art and would love to include this passion in my future career. I'm specifically interested in film and media editing, which is why I'm double majoring with communication. "
Rowan McMahon '27
- Arts and Creative Industries
- Second major: Communication
- Complementary Minors: French and Human Resources
- Hometown: North Kingstown, RI
"The ACI major allows me to express myself through art. Since art is part of my life, I want to incorporate it eventually into my psychology practice."
Isabella Daly '27
- Arts and Creative Industries
- Second Major: Psychology
- Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
The Arts are Thriving at Bryant
Olivia Hillman, an ACI major who hopes to be an art teacher, paints during Bryant REDay.
Learn through experience.
At Bryant, we believe in learning by doing. Arts and Creative Industries students participate in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, guest lectures, research collaboration with faculty, student clubs and organizations, and campus events like REDay (Research and Engagement Day).
Internships
- Intern at culture and publishing organizations such as the Wilbury Theater Group, Motif Magazine, and Waterfire Arts Center
- Discover opportunities with theaters, dance companies, art museums, publishing companies, festivals, and more
- Micro-internships with campus arts organizations, campus art exhibits, Art Barn events development and coordination
Projects
- Partner with community arts organizations like New Urban Arts, Festival Ballet Providence, and the Rhode Island Artists' Exchange
Clubs/Organizations:
- Advanced Evolution Dance Team
- Bryant Arts Council
- Bryant Arts and Creativity Club
- Bryant Players
- Bryant Singers
- Chamber Ensemble
- Creative Writing Club
- Improv Troupe
- Jazz Ensemble
- The Bottom Line
- Thrive Magazine
- Velocity Dance Team
Research
- Present creative work and critical work at Pop-Up Gallery and Performance Night
- Work on socially engaged art activities on campus and in the local community
- Present and display work at the Day of Understanding and Research and Engagement Day
- Collaborate with faculty on research activities and arts-related projects
Travel / Events
- Arts in the City (annual trip to New York City)
- Study abroad in locations around the world, including Florence, Italy (renowned for its art)
- Visiting Writer Series