MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks & Reception

Join BU College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts for the MFA Visual Narrative Class of 2026 Book Talks on Friday, May 1 from 3 to 5pm. The graduating class will present professional graphic novel pitches, read excerpts, and exhibit pages from their books-in-progress. Join them afterwards from 5 - 7pm for a reception at BU Art Galleries' Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery.

The Book Talks will be held in-person at the Howard Thurman Center, Room 104 at 808 Commonwealth Ave., as well as on Zoom. Please use the link below for online access.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Narrative program intertwines research in the humanities and sciences with the artistic disciplines of comics, picture books, and transmedia, forging multifaceted storytelling experiences. Students explore the medium’s capacity to convey narratives with empathy and to communicate effectively with a wide-ranging audience.

2026 MFA Visual Narrative candidates: Jade Rodriguez, Emma Varteresian, Julian Paupaw, Constanza Osuna, Julia Diaz, Runqi Yang, Caleb Murphy, Katherine Blancha, Marina Hor-Meyll Lemos, P. Capp

BU SVA’s Thesis Exhibitions and presentations showcase work by graduating MFA candidates across Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography, and Visual Narrative. These culminating exhibitions highlight the diverse practices, critical inquiries, and innovative approaches shaping the next generation of contemporary artists and designers.