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Who are we?
Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school.
World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers.
It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.
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The Leader in Online Music and Fine Arts Degrees
The quality and excellence of a Boston University College of Fine Arts degree and the convenience of online learning.
BU was the first to pilot an online graduate degree program in music and continues to push the limits of innovation in the field with offerings in visual arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.
Visit BU College of Fine Arts
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.
What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
A Hard Knock Life? BU Alum Designers Find Joy in Bringing Annie to Wheelock Family Theatre
Annie runs at Wheelock Family Theatre through December 21
BU School of Music’s Douglas Sumi and Steven Weigt Promoted to Senior Lecturer
BU President Melissa L. Gilliam and BU Provost Gloria Waters recognize the promotions of faculty members on the Charles River campus during the 2024-2025 academic year
New 808 Gallery Exhibition Showcases Faculty, Alumni Artwork
First shown at the 2024 Venice Biennale, Hidden in the Layers, the monthlong exhibition, celebrates BU-affiliated printmakers and photographers
Boston University Tanglewood Institute to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
BUTI director Nicole Wendl on the impacts of the institute’s long history, what lies ahead
Beyond the Classroom: Jongha Kim (CFA’27)
In summer 2025, BU undergraduate sculpture major Jongha "Roki" Kim (CFA'27) took his talents to Seoul, South Korea, to showcase his work at the 2025 Preview Seongsu Art Fair
BU, MassArt, Tufts Open Fine Arts Studios to the Public for Second Annual Event
This cross-college “art school crawl” on November 8 will shed light on current graduate students’ artistic processes
Two New Visual Arts Programs Help Boston Medical Center Residents and Fellows Hone Their Skills as Clinicians
Both offer a novel approach that uses art to improve clinical diagnoses, become comfortable with ambiguity
Booth Theatre production Flowers for Mrs. Harris promises inspiration, joy, and self-love
Boston University’s Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre transforms from post-war London to the magical avenues of Paris in BU School of Theatre’s production of Flowers for Mrs. Harris, running November 14 – 23
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.
Top Girls
Top Girls
Top Girls
Dr. Minju Kim's Violin Studio Recital
Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) Exhibition
Opera Scenes
Calf Scramble
Paws and Plan with Bean
CFA in the News
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