Three Schools, one College.

And hundreds of amazing musicians, artists, performers, scholars, educators, and innovators committed to excellence, motivated to push the limits, and passionate about making an impact through their art.

With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as a range of online degrees and certificates.

Our Schools: The Ultimate Training Ground

CFA Degrees & Programs

With more than 30 programs of study, on-campus and online modalities, and a full range of undergraduate and graduate options, CFA educates artists, musicians, performers, scholars, and educators at all stages of their professional careers.

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The CFA Academic Experience

Areas of Interest

Antiracism. Sustainability. Interdisciplinary work. How does your art intersect with the world? Here at BU College of Fine Arts, our students, faculty, and alumni are all about exploring their interests in addition to developing their skills and honing their crafts. Boston University and the College of Fine Arts have limitless opportunities for student-artists to expand their practice, combine their passions, and work outside the lines.

Now, go explore.

Go Explore Your Interests

What is CFA?

It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens at BU College of Fine Arts.

Intensive training. Hands-on learning. Accomplished faculty. Professional advising. Dual degrees, study abroad, and 100s of minors. Undergraduate academics are built on rigorous study and cross-disciplinary learning opportunities in a top research University.

For graduate students, CFA offers a strong selection of degrees and studies, online and on-campus. Professional depth and individualized training. Expert faculty committed to excellence. Resources to achieve your goals. Professional opportunities, extensive networking, and a robust alumni community.

Take a closer look at BU and see what makes this community dynamic, inspiring, and unique.

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CFA's Latest Stories

Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.

CFA Alumni

Luminous Details

Katherine Vetne uses the Renaissance art of metalpoint to render unsettling still lifes

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CFA Alumni

A Disney Veteran’s Curtain Call

As Broadway marketer Jack Eldon (’81) prepared for his retirement, he returned to the Disney production that helped launch his career

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In a modern gallery space, a bearded man wearing glasses, a brown blazer, and jeans points to and discusses artwork displayed on white walls. Several visitors—seen from behind—observe the exhibition, which includes photographs and mixed-media pieces. The geometric floor features tan and dark tones, and natural light illuminates the contemporary art installation.
CFA Faculty

Creatives in Practice: Marc Schepens

The Boston University School of Visual Arts Director recently had his work displayed at the David Shelton Gallery in Houston, Texas

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A close-up portrait of a man with curly dark brown hair styled up and to the sides, and a full dark beard. He wears a navy or black t-shirt and looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Behind him, a brick building and ivy-covered greenery create a soft, blurred background, suggesting an outdoor campus or institutional setting.
Visual Arts

Beyond the Classroom: Oliver Perry (CFA’27)

As the sole art teacher at a Brookline school, BU art education graduate student Oliver Perry teaches visual art and art history to K-12 students

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Upcoming CFA Events

There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.

Theatre Arts Opera

The Seven Deadly Sins

Day: Sunday Oct 11th Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Studio ONE
CFA Student Events Arts

CFA Food Drive

Day: Tuesday Oct 13th Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm Room 230
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Gallery Talk: Christina Michelon

Day: Wednesday Oct 14th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts Music

Oboe Masterclass with Dr. Jared Hauser

Day: Wednesday Oct 14th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Marshall Room
Arts Music BU Bands

BU Jazz Concert

Day: Thursday Oct 15th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm CFA Concert Hall
CFA Student Events Visual Theatre Arts Music Alumni

CFA Alumni Insights: Building a Creative Life After BU

Day: Friday Oct 16th Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm CFA Student Lounge
Theatre Arts

Everybody

Day: Saturday Oct 17th Time: 2:00pm - 3:40pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Theatre Arts

Everybody

Day: Saturday Oct 17th Time: 7:30pm - 9:10pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
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