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Arts Leadership

POV: The Cards are Stacked Against the Humanities Right Now

March 19, 2025

A vibrant scene inside Boston University’s 808 Gallery with people walking and engaging with the displayed artwork. The space has large windows allowing natural light to stream in, highlighting contemporary paintings and drawings on the walls. The floor is a glossy checkered pattern, reflecting the movement of visitors. Overlayed on the image is bold, red and white text reading 'Support CFA here & now!' with 'Giving Day 2025' positioned in the upper right corner.

Music

Save the Date for BU Giving Day 2025

March 13, 2025

Maithili Rajput, a Boston University graduate sculpture student, with dark hair tied back with a colorful headband sits backward on a wooden chair in an artist’s studio. She wears a black tank top, navy work pants, a red watch, and wireless earbuds, smiling gently at the camera. The background features a white brick wall adorned with sculptural tools and materials, including a large black metal scythe, wooden logs with spikes, and a workstation with various equipment. Sunlight streams in from a window, casting a warm glow on the creative workspace.

Visual Arts

How I Made This: Maithili Rajput (CFA’25)

March 6, 2025

Visual Arts

BU School of Visual Arts Partners with Boston Center for the Arts for 2025 Multiple Fairs Art Book Fair

March 4, 2025

Theatre

Boston University is home to Hollywood icons & Broadway legends

March 3, 2025

A dramatic scene from a stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child featuring two actors dressed in long black wizard robes. Actor and Boston University alum Aidan Close (CFA’23), with short blonde hair, stands with an expression of shock, mouth wide open, as white smoke appears to shoot out from both ears. They are holding a striped bag in one hand. The second actor, Emmett Smith, with dark hair, is mid-air, recoiling in surprise with hands raised in front of them. The stage is dimly lit with a dark background, and luggage trunks and carts are positioned on either side of the actors.

CFA Alumni

BU Alum Stars in National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

March 3, 2025

Betsy Walters (COM’20, GRS’25) and Harvey Young, dean of the College of Fine Arts smiling and posing with five Oscar statuettes displayed on black pedestals in front of them. They stand against a backdrop of brown curtains. Walters (left) has long dark hair and is wearing a black leather jacket, while Dean Young on the right is wearing a gray sweater.

CFA Faculty

The Academy Awards Are Sunday: Will It Be a Wicked Night?

February 28, 2025

Boston University vocal performance major Sadie Habas (CFA'25) wearing a vibrant, colorful, striped knit top poses against a white brick wall. She looks over her shoulder with a playful smile and bright red lipstick. Her wavy hair cascades loosely as she leans slightly to one side. The cheerful colors of her outfit contrast beautifully with the minimalist background, creating a lively and energetic portrait.

CFA Students

Beyond the Classroom: Sadie Habas (CFA’25)

February 27, 2025

CFA Faculty

Experience the Brilliance: Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and Wind Ensemble to Perform at Symphony Hall

February 26, 2025

A black-and-white photo of the late artist and Boston University professor John Wilson and a student engaged in a discussion. Wilson, seated on the left, holds a large sheet of paper on an easel, pointing and speaking animatedly. The student, standing with one hand on her hip, listens attentively, her long hair falling over her shoulder. They are in a bright studio space with large windows in the background, casting soft light over the scene, emphasizing the collaborative and educational atmosphere.

Community Engagement

John Wilson’s Art of Black Humanity

February 26, 2025