Every Spring, Boston University School of Visual Arts hosts exhibitions showcasing the work of graduating students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Exhibitions typically are held on campus in the 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.
2024 Thesis
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
April 2 – 20, 2024
MFA Thesis Locations and Hours
- MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition
- Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm
- MFA Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibition
- 808 Gallery 808 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm
- MFA Graphic Design (Side B) Thesis Exhibition
- 808 Gallery 808 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm
- MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition
- Commonwealth Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7am to 8:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 8:30pm
- MFA Sculpture Thesis Exhibition
- 1270 Commonwealth Avenue
- Exhibition hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and by appointment and by appointment only on Thursdays (please email MFA Sculptor Mae-Chu O’Connell, mlocon@bu.edu, to schedule a visit)
MFA Thesis Receptions
- Friday, April 12, 6-8pm, Painting and Visual Narrative at 855 Commonwealth Ave
- Friday, April 19, 6-8pm, Graphic Design and Print Media & Photography at 808 Commonwealth Ave
- Friday, April 19, 7-9pm, Sculpture at 1270 Commonwealth Ave
MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks
- Wednesday, April 10, 3-5pm, Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Ave and on Zoom – Register
- Friday, April 12, 3-5pm, Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Ave and on Zoom – Register
MFA Graphic Design Tours led by MFA Candidates
- April 9 at 12:45 pm, 2:40 pm, and 3:40 pm
- April 11 at 12:45 pm
> Thesis 2024 Exhibition Website
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MA Art Education Thesis Exhibition
April 16 – 26, 2024
- MA Art Education Thesis Exhibition
- Gallery 5, 855 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7am to 8:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 8:30pm
MA Art Education Reception
- Friday, April 26, 5-7pm, Gallery 5, 855 Commonwealth Ave, 5th floor
Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions
May 2 – 11, 2024
- BFA Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking Thesis Exhibition
- Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm
- BFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition
- 808 Gallery 808 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm
BFA Receptions
- Friday, May 3, 6-8pm, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Stone Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Ave
- Friday, May 3, 6-8pm, Graphic Design, 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Ave
BA Capstone Exhibition
May 2 – 11, 2024
- BA Art Thesis Exhibition
- Gallery 5, 855 Commonwealth Avenue
- Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7am to 8:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 8:30pm
BA Reception
- Friday, May 3, 6-8pm, BA Art, Gallery 5, 855 Commonwealth Ave, 5th floor
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
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.