The CFA Advancement team welcomes your questions about alumni benefits, events and performances, giving back, and much more. We are always eager to help connect our alumni community—some 17,000 strong—to one another as well as to the broader BU network. We invite you to take advantage of everything that BU and CFA have to offer!

Want to stay connected and get involved with fellow alums and current students? Let us know at cfaalum@bu.edu!

Gather and Connect

CFA Terriers are always welcome back on Comm Ave! The buildings may look a little different, but the spirit remains in the studios, practice spaces, and stages of CFA. In-person and virtual events throughout the year bring alumni, friends, and families together.

CFA Magazine

CFA magazine is a publication for alumni and friends of the Boston University College of Fine Arts, who are making art and making an impact all around the world. Discover the amazing stories of CFA's dynamic alumni and faculty as well as the innovation happening right here on BU's campus.

Check out the most recent issue of CFA magazine, featuring the latest stories from the CFA Terrier community of artists, educators, and activists, including BU alums making impacts across all fields.

Send us your comments and updates at cfaalum@bu.edu. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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CFA Alums In the World

Support CFA

We are grateful to our community of alumni, faculty, families, and friends who believe in the importance of supporting gifted students in music, theatre, and the visual arts through their generous contributions. Donations to CFA drive important capital initiatives, scholarships, educational outreach, performances, and exhibitions, all of which directly benefit the talented young artists of Boston University.

For more information, please contact Beth Barclay at 617-353-3345 or bbarclay@bu.edu.

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Latest CFA Stories

The latest news from the world of BU College of Fine Arts

Theatre

BU Wheelock Forum Explores AI in Education

The event, attended by approximately 250 people—including educators, administrators, and scholars—featured CFA professors James Grady and Clay Hopper

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Soprano Michelle Johnson's Inspiring Journey to Opera Stardom

Soprano and Boston University Opera Institute alum Michelle Johnson (CFA'07) shares the captivating story of how her love for opera began, and the inspiring steps she took to turn her passion into a thriving career. "Make mistakes, take calculated risks, take a breath, live life, stay strong, and stay flexible."

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CFA In The News

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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.

Visual Arts

BA in Art Capstone Symposium 2026

Day: Monday Apr 27th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Howard Thurman Center
Arts Music Ensembles

BU Choruses - Graduate Conductor Concert

Day: Monday Apr 27th Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Marsh Chapel
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BFA Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture Thesis Exhibitions

Day: Tuesday Apr 28th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Apr 28th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
CFA Student Events

Donuts with the CFA Dean

Day: Thursday Apr 30th Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm CFA Student Lounge
Arts Music BU Bands Ensembles

Jazz Festival

Day: Thursday Apr 30th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
Arts Music Ensembles

Time's Arrow

Day: Thursday Apr 30th Time: 7:45pm - 10:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Thesis Exhibition Reception: BFA Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture

Day: Friday May 1st Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 808 Gallery
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