Artistic and academic scholarship and exploration is central to the mission of the College of Fine Arts.

The work happening within and between the Schools of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts enhances and impacts the academic discourse at Boston University. It challenges assumptions, forges new paths, and highlights the essential role the arts play in our society.

In this realm of arts-based research, scholarship, and community engagement is where we question, explore, experiment, test, and discover. Research is at the core of Boston University, and the College of Fine Arts practices it every day. It doesn’t happen in isolation. It welcomes outside factors and encourages new perspective. It thrives on connections with our BU colleagues from all disciplines, our neighbors from all corners of our Boston community, and an ever-growing list of professional partners.

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Beyond the three Schools of the College of Fine Arts is an interconnected mosaic of programs and initiatives that augment and enhance the student experience, from pre-college experiences to professional life after BU.

Research & Scholarship

What is research in the context of BU College of Fine Arts? From centers to new work, discover what arts-based research means for the students, faculty, and alumni in the School of Visual Arts, School of Theatre, and School of Music.

Engagement & Events

Opportunities for scholarship, collaboration, and engagement with artists within and beyond BU is paramount to the CFA experience.

Faculty Publications

In addition to their duties as educators and researchers, Boston University faculty are also accomplished, award-winning authors across nearly every discipline. Find a regularly updated listing of books authored or edited by CFA faculty, along with links for learning more about each publication.

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Our Stories

Recent news from the CFA community of artists on their research, scholarship, professional work, and community engagement.

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CFA Research & Scholarship In The News

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CFA Events

Check out our calendar of events to learn about upcoming lectures, workshops, productions, and exhibitions

Theatre Arts

Celebrating Accessibility in the Arts

Day: Tuesday Mar 19th Time: 6:30pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave.
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series and Multiple Formats Keynote Speaker: Ashley James

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Arts Music

Richmond Piano Competition Winner Concert

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Symposium

Day: Friday Mar 22nd Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Fair

Day: Saturday Mar 23rd Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts Music Ensembles

Beethoven Institute: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Day: Wednesday Mar 27th Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 9:00am - 8:30pm Commonwealth Gallery
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibitions

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
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