Boston University College of Fine Arts

Boston University College of Fine Arts At Boston University College of Fine Arts we make art and impact. Narrow your focus and broaden the scope of your thinking. We are musicians and actors.
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Boston University College of Fine Arts is more than a community of artists—it is a specialized educational experience that demands inquiry and exploration, individuality and teamwork, and academic and artistic immersion. This is a place where students and faculty can fully explore and expand the study of music, theatre, and visual arts in the context of an elite research university. BU College of

Fine Arts encourages an environment of diverse interests and individual thinking. This is where you can participate in academic exercises that will stretch your abilities. Art is neither created nor experienced in isolation. Art is informed by the world in which we live. This is where your expression can be a powerful catalyst in political, cultural, environmental, and social discourse. This is where you will master the rigors of your craft, while challenging the status quo. Painters and composers. Costume designers and animators. Researchers and teachers. Activists and academics. Problem solvers and innovators. Achievers and leaders. If you are ready to dedicate yourself to your craft, commit yourself to exploration and experimentation, and reach for excellence in your art and academics, then this is your place. This is your community of artists. This is BU College of Fine Arts.

EXPERIENCE: Through a collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Internship, Boston Public Schools rising seniors ...
09/04/2026

EXPERIENCE: Through a collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Internship, Boston Public Schools rising seniors Lelio LeBlanc IV (who goes by "Sincere") and Kai Rodrigues spent their summer learning the business aspects of stagecraft while building creative and professional skills at Wheelock Family Theatre. 🎭 ☀️

Working under the guidance of Bonnie VosWinkel, marketing and communications manager at WFT, the two students helped reorganize thousands of digital photo files to make years of production images searchable, photographed student performances, captured video for social media, and proposed marketing ideas for upcoming productions. 💻 📸 🤳

Initially working independently, the two students naturally became collaborators. “They really took the opportunity, unprompted, to get the other’s opinion and work together," says VosWinkel. "They’re bringing a very fresh perspective, and that’s been great to have on our team." ❤️

So great that the theatre is exploring the possibility of extending their partnership with BAI and offering internship opportunities throughout the academic year. VosWinkel adds, "The partnership reflects what the theater hopes to accomplish beyond the stage. It aligns very well with our mission about developing young people’s skills."

Hear from the interns in BU Today 💡 ➡️ http://spr.ly/6186BGBYWm

TRAIN: In recognition of National Preparedness Month, BU Safety, Security & Preparedness (SSP) and Bean are working to h...
09/03/2026

TRAIN: In recognition of National Preparedness Month, BU Safety, Security & Preparedness (SSP) and Bean are working to help the Boston University community stay informed, prepared, and safe. Throughout the month, follow along with Bean’s Instagram (📲 ) for practical preparedness tips: from checking your BU Alert contact information and knowing your exits to building an emergency kit and understanding how to shelter in place.

Also this month! ✨ Complete the SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone) training by September 30 for a chance to win a playdate with Bean, a BU Bookstore gift card, and BU swag. This September... , CFA-ers! 🐾

Take the training 💻 ➡️ http://spr.ly/6186B1hUI8

WE'RE BACK: Happy first day of classes, CFA-ers! ❤️ We welcome our returning students and the 3,722 freshmen who make up...
09/02/2026

WE'RE BACK: Happy first day of classes, CFA-ers! ❤️ We welcome our returning students and the 3,722 freshmen who make up the Boston University Class of 2030. 🐾

At BU's Matriculation 2026, President Melissa Gilliam encouraged new Terriers to embrace their shared superpower: finding common ground. “We, all of us, delight in the fact that you come from different countries, you come from different towns and cities, you have different ways of learning, you hold different political viewpoints, you practice different religions, and express your identity in a variety of ways,” Gilliam said. “That is our strength as a community.” 🙌

More in BU Today ➡️ http://spr.ly/6189B1CtkW

09/01/2026

Join us for the BU Study Abroad Expo on September 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Marsh Plaza. Whether you're dreaming of interning in London, studying public health in Geneva, polishing your French in Paris, or exploring domestic programs in Los Angeles or Washington, D.C., your journey starts here. It's never too early to begin planning. Join us on Marsh Plaza to explore 150+ Programs and the best program option for you; hear real stories from our study abroad alumni; meet our team, including staff from several of our abroad locations; and grab some swag!

WORK: As the start of the fall term approaches, dual degree student Helena Nguyen (CFA’27, COM’27) reflects on her summe...
09/01/2026

WORK: As the start of the fall term approaches, dual degree student Helena Nguyen (CFA’27, COM’27) reflects on her summer, spending it developing public programs, reconnecting with her Vietnamese heritage, and exploring the West Coast… all through an internship with the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. ☀️ 🇻🇳 🌊 🖼️

At the Asian Art Museum, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of Asian art, spanning 48 countries and over 6,000 years of history, Helena served as the museum’s inaugural Learning and Civic Engagement intern.

Much of Helena's work centered on designing public tours, in an effort to welcome younger or lower-income audiences to the museum. In July, she led a tea bag-making workshop for the museum’s “What’s the Tea?” tour, which explored Asian teas like matcha and chai. She also ran a children’s watercolor painting session. 🍵🎨

For Nguyen, the opportunity to intern at the Asian Art Museum was especially meaningful given her own cultural background. “We’ve all been through a lot of similar experiences, and we’re able to talk about that very openly here,” says Helena. “There’s a sort of solidarity that comes with working at [the museum] as an Asian person … people just understand where you’re coming from.” 🤝

More in BU Today ➡️ http://spr.ly/6180B17VaQ

ATTEND: Welcome back to campus, CFA-ers! 🐾 What better way to start the new fall semester than by learning all that Bost...
08/31/2026

ATTEND: Welcome back to campus, CFA-ers! 🐾 What better way to start the new fall semester than by learning all that Boston University and the City of Boston have to offer when it comes to the arts at the 2026 Fall Arts Fair! 🖼️🎭🎻

Hosted annually by our friends at BU Office for the Arts, the BU community is invited to learn about available BU arts programs and Boston-area arts organizations. The fair offers discounts, special offers, internship opportunities, and more!

This year, BU Office for the Arts will offer quick custom portraits by local artist Sabrina Dorsainvil. ✍️ There will also be a raffle to win a $75 Coolidge Corner Theatre gift card for BU students! See you at the fair 👋

📆 Friday, September 4
🕐 11am - 2pm
📌 GSU Plaza, 775 Commonwealth Ave.
🆓 Free event! Open to all BU students, staff, and faculty

WELCOME: As the school year is about to start, we're taking some time to celebrate incoming CFA graduate students, ready...
08/28/2026

WELCOME: As the school year is about to start, we're taking some time to celebrate incoming CFA graduate students, ready to take on BU and become experts in their respective fields.

Get to know some of your future classmates, where they are coming from, and their hopes as new CFA Terriers. 🎒🏫📚

💻 "I am an MFA Graphic Design student with a BS in Creative Advertising from San Jose State University. As an artist, I focus on digital media, painting/drawing, and photography. I am looking forward to starting my journey at Boston University!" -Amyya Alexander (CFA'28), MFA Graphic Design

🎭 "BU has been on my radar for years since I've visited New England after I graduated from University of Florida. Upon meeting BU's faculty and alums, learning more about CFA and how it supports building collaborative creative opportunities and connections in theatrical and art spaces, I knew BU was the right fit for me." Ora Wolfgram (CFA'28), MFA Scene Design

🎶 "I chose BU because it has an amazing reputation, an incredible music program, and so many opportunities to gain real-world experience. I’m really looking forward to learning more, growing as a mature musician, and most importantly, meeting lots of wonderful people!" -Wenyu Wiang (CFA'28), DMA Choral Conducting

🌎 "I chose BU because of the many musical opportunities it had to offer, especially in its Latin American musical opportunities. As an ethnomusicologist, I want to study Latin and Japanese music as my focus, but I am highly interested in all types of music." -Norma Callejas (CFA'28), MA Ethnomusicology

PREP: 🍂🍁 Fall 2026 is right around the corner, and we can't wait to have all our students on campus. We've missed you! ❤...
08/27/2026

PREP: 🍂🍁 Fall 2026 is right around the corner, and we can't wait to have all our students on campus. We've missed you! ❤️ 🐾

Returning students and incoming Boston University CFA Class of 2030 students, get a head start on the academic year by becoming familiar with resources available to you! We're here to support you along the way and ensure that your time at BU and in the City of Boston is one filled with meaningful moments and an arts-rich experience.

Resources and more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6185B1Ihq1

OPENING SOON: Boston University Art Galleries is ready to kick off the fall 2026 semester at CFA with exhibitions openin...
08/26/2026

OPENING SOON: Boston University Art Galleries is ready to kick off the fall 2026 semester at CFA with exhibitions opening next Wednesday, September 2! 🖼️

Fourteen featured artists (including BU School of Visual Arts' Toni Pepe, Associate Professor of Art, Photography; Co-Chair of Graduate Studies in Print Media & Photography) investigate the medium of newspaper in the exhibition Between the Bylines at BUAG’s Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. 📰

The Boston Printmakers return to BUAG's 808 Gallery to present the 2026 North American Print Biennial, juried by Esther Adler, Curator at the MoMA The Museum of Modern Art. 📖 Alongside the Biennial, Throughlines: Contemporary Works in Print, an exhibition celebrating both the extraordinary professional artists of the Boston Printmakers Board and the young artists in BU’s MFA in Print Media and Photography program, will be on view in the 808 Hall Gallery.

"The 2026 Fall exhibitions have a little bit for everyone—there is printmaking, painting, photography, new media, and sculpture," says Lissa Cramer, Director of BU Art Galleries. "They bring artistic excellence from around the country to BU, with Between the Bylines reaching internationally as well. Together, they offer our visitors the opportunity to experience a wide range of practices and perspectives, and to discover something new."

Plan your visit to BUAG this fall! 🍂 Details ➡️ http://spr.ly/6184B1agYj

08/25/2026

📣 BU Terriers, join us for the BU Fall Arts Fair!

Come check out the BU Office for the Arts, BU Art Programs, academic units, and selected Boston-area arts and cultural organizations to explore all the arts that BU and Boston have to offer.

Stop by our table to enter our raffle for a chance to win a $75 Coolidge Theatre gift card. This year, we are excited to offer quick custom portraits by local artist Sabrina Dorsainvil. You can also look for fun giveaways, learn about opportunities, discounts, special offers, and more! Visit the link in our bio for more information 🔗

🍂 BU Fall Arts Fair 2026
📆 Friday, September 4, 2026 | 11am-2pm
📍 GSU Plaza - in front of the George Sherman Union at 775 Commonwealth Ave. (Ziskind Lounge Rain Location)

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