Every Spring, Boston University School of Visual Arts hosts group exhibitions showcasing the work of graduating students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Thesis Exhibitions typically are held on campus in the BU Art Galleries at the College of Fine Arts, including the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 808 Gallery, and Commonwealth Gallery, with satellite shows throughout the School of Visual Arts facilities.
2025 Thesis
MFA Graphic Design and MFA Print Media & Photography
Exhibition Dates: April 8 – 19, 2025
Location: 808 Gallery
Reception: Friday, April 11, 5-8 pm
MFA Sculpture and MFA Visual Narrative
Exhibition Dates: April 8 – 19, 2025
Location: Stone Gallery
Visual Narrative Book Talks: Friday, April 11, 4:30 pm — Register Here
Reception: Friday, April 11, 5-8 pm
MFA Painting
Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 18, 2025
Location: Stone Gallery
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8 pm
MA Art Ed
Exhibition Dates: April 22- May 2, 2025
Location: Gallery 5
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-7 pm
BFA Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Printmaking
Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 10, 2025
Location: 808 Gallery
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8 pm
BA in Art
Exhibition Dates: May 5– May 16, 2025
Location: Gallery 5
Reception: Monday, May 5, 7–9 pm
2024 Thesis
Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
May 2-11, 2024
- BFA Painting Thesis Exhibition, Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Comm. Ave
- BFA Sculpture Thesis Exhibition, Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Comm Ave
- BFA Printmaking Thesis Exhibition, Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Comm Ave
- BFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition, 808 Gallery 808 Comm Ave
> BFA Thesis 2024 Exhibition Website
BFA Catalogue
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
April 2 – 20, 2024 • 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery
- MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition, Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Comm Ave
- MFA Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibition, 808 Gallery 808 Comm Ave
- MFA Graphic Design (Side B) Thesis Exhibition, 808 Gallery 808 Comm Ave
- MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition, Commonwealth Gallery 855 Comm Ave
- MFA Sculpture Thesis Exhibition, 1270 Comm Ave
> Read More About MFA Thesis 2024
> MFA Thesis 2024 Exhibition Website
> Read about MFA Sculpture in Boston Art Review
> Watch MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks, Day 1
> Watch MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks, Day 2
MFA Catalogue
2023 Thesis
Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
May 9-19, 2023 • 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery
BFA Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture Thesis Exhibition: To build a nest and leave it empty
BFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition: Lived In
> Read More About BFA Thesis 2023
BFA Catalogue
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
April 6 – 22, 2023 • 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery
> Read More About MFA Thesis 2023
MFA Catalogue
Featuring work from 2023 MFA candidates in Graphic Design, Painting, and Sculpture at Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts. Published on the occasion of the 2023 Boston University CFA School of Visual Arts MFA Thesis, April 6–22, 2023. Designed by Annabella Pugliese, Sophia Viviano, Ash Wei, and Lucy Zou; Faculty Advisor: Christopher Sleboda, Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design; Edited by Bryne Rasmussen.
Catalogues & News Archive
Flip through past thesis catalogues designed by the graduating cohorts and read articles about their work.