Boston University College of Fine Arts

A WORLD LEADER IN THE ARTS SINCE 1872.

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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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WHO ARE WE?

With programs in MusicTheatre, 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.

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CFA Magazine

Making art and an impact. Discover the amazing stories of CFA's dynamic alumni and faculty as well as the innovation happening right here on BU's campus.

Read the most recent issue of CFA magazine, a special music issue in honor of 150 years of Boston University School of Music's educators, music-makers, and game-changers.

Stage and screen star Jason Alexander (CFA'81, Hon.'95) , who's busy acting on screen and stage, directing, and podcasting...Nicholas Brown (CFA'15), who's on a mission to make classical music more accessible... BU alums who are supporting experimental works and diversifying talent and staff to make opera more relevant and inclusive...and Paula Grissom-Broughton (CFA'15), who believes that music, and music education, holds the power to save us all.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

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

Music Ensembles

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Day: Monday Mar 27th Time: 8:00pm
Music

Voice Departmental Recital

Day: Tuesday Mar 28th Time: 6:00pm
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Caroline Kent

Day: Tuesday Mar 28th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Room 410, 808 Commonwealth Ave.
Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Boston University Wind Ensemble, and Boston University Symphonic Chorus

Day: Saturday Apr 1st Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Theatre Arts Performance

Going Down

Day: Saturday Apr 1st Time: 10:00pm - 11:00pm CFA 354 David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Mary Lum

Day: Tuesday Apr 4th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Room 410, 808 Commonwealth Ave.
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Thursday Apr 6th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave (808 Gallery)
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Painting & Sculpture Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Thursday Apr 6th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm CFA, 855 Commonwealth Ave (Stone Gallery)
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