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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.

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Visit BU College of Fine Arts

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.

What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.

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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

Creating a Visual Diary

With a photographic eye, Rebecca Ness makes intimate, slice-of-life oil paintings of everyday moments

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Super Animator

Jeff Wamester brings your favorite comic characters to life onscreen

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CFA Alumni

Conducting Change

Conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados hopes to open doors for more women of color in classical music

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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.

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BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 1

Day: Saturday Jul 15th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
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BUTI Young Artists Wind Ensemble Concert Cycle 1

Day: Sunday Jul 16th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
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BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 2

Day: Saturday Jul 29th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
Music BU Tanglewood Institute

BUTI Young Artists Wind Ensemble Concert Cycle 2

Day: Sunday Jul 30th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
Music BU Tanglewood Institute

BUTI Young Artists Vocal Program Choral Concert

Day: Saturday Aug 5th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
Music BU Tanglewood Institute

BUTI Young Artists Composition Program Concert

Day: Monday Aug 7th Time: 6:30pm BUTI West Street Theater
Music BU Tanglewood Institute

BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 3

Day: Saturday Aug 12th Time: 1:30pm Seiji Ozawa Hall
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