Calendar

You can experience the arts in every way with Boston University this year. Scroll below to find all upcoming events, and check back as new ones are added throughout the year. Not sure where to start when it comes to exploring all the amazing art BU has to offer? We’ve got you covered! Check out BU Arts Central, a guide to the arts that includes select events hosted by CFA and other units across BU.

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Visual (April 20 through May 7)

Tuesday, April 22

  • 1:30 PM | Tuesday, April 22
    Kahn Career Entry Awards
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  • 4:00 PM | Tuesday, April 22
    CFA Color Garden: Earth Day Planting
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  • TNLS Cal Siegel
    7:00 PM | Tuesday, April 22
    Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Cal Siegel
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Wednesday, April 23

  • 1:00 PM | Wednesday, April 23
    House for the End of the World: Performance: Site and Space Workshop
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Tuesday, April 29

  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, April 29
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, April 29
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • TNLS Trevor Shimizu
    7:00 PM | Tuesday, April 29
    Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Trevor Shimizu
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Wednesday, April 30

  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, April 30
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, April 30
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Thursday, May 1

  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 1
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
    Details
  • 11:00 AM | Thursday, May 1
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Friday, May 2

  • 11:00 AM | Friday, May 2
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Friday, May 2
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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  • 5:00 PM | Friday, May 2
    BFA Thesis Receptions
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  • 5:00 PM | Friday, May 2
    Reception for the 2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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Saturday, May 3

  • 11:00 AM | Saturday, May 3
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Saturday, May 3
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Monday, May 5

  • All Day | Monday, May 5
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 7:00 PM | Monday, May 5
    BA in Art Capstone Reception
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Tuesday, May 6

  • All Day | Tuesday, May 6
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, May 6
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
    Details
  • 11:00 AM | Tuesday, May 6
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
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Wednesday, May 7

  • All Day | Wednesday, May 7
    BA in Art Capstone Exhibition
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  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, May 7
    2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
    Details
  • 11:00 AM | Wednesday, May 7
    BFA & BA Thesis Exhibitions
    Details