BU Office for the Arts

BU Office for the Arts The Boston University Office for the Arts ensures that the arts are fundamental to the student experience.

The Boston University Office for the Arts ensures that the arts are fundamental to the student experience by developing and supporting university-wide programs to advance the role of the arts at BU through building community, supporting interdisciplinary arts teaching, learning, and research, and highlighting diverse artists and modes of artistry

Join us for a crafternoon at Mugar to make blackout poetry, collage, or bedazzle a picture frame. This special crafterno...
09/02/2026

Join us for a crafternoon at Mugar to make blackout poetry, collage, or bedazzle a picture frame. This special crafternoon celebrates the work of poet Nikki Giovanni, whose papers will be on exhibit in Mugar Library this fall. This event is free and open to all students.

Presented by BU Libraries (), the Office for the Arts, and the Creative Writing program ()

Welcome to all the terriers who joined us last Friday to learn more about the arts at BU and sticker-making! Swipe to se...
08/31/2026

Welcome to all the terriers who joined us last Friday to learn more about the arts at BU and sticker-making! Swipe to see some hand-drawn stickers from the arts orientation sessions 🐾❤️

📣 BU Terriers, join us for the BU Fall Arts Fair!Come check out the BU Office for the Arts, BU Art Programs, academic un...
08/21/2026

📣 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)

Flyer graphic designed and illustrated by Bithiah Holton ()

🎨🩰✨ Join the BU Office for the Arts' Student Advisory Council ✨🎭🎵The BU Office for the Arts is accepting applications fo...
07/31/2026

🎨🩰✨ Join the BU Office for the Arts' Student Advisory Council ✨🎭🎵

The BU Office for the Arts is accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Student Advisory Council. This is a volunteer role with a commitment of 1-5 hours a week. We’re looking for passionate and dedicated students to help shape the arts on campus, build community, and create memorable experiences for fellow Terriers.

Positions Available:
👥 Arts Insiders Coordinator
🎉 Special Event Coordinator
🖼️ Gallery Coordinator

If you're ready to make a difference in the BU arts community and gain hands-on leadership experience, this is your chance!

🗓️ Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications submitted by August 19th.
🔗 Learn more and apply now at the link in our bio

Whether you're an artist or just have a deep appreciation for the arts, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage, collaborate, and help bring the arts to life at BU

Are you around Boston this summer? Be sure to check out our list of FREE off-campus arts events happening from June thro...
05/27/2026

Are you around Boston this summer? Be sure to check out our list of FREE off-campus arts events happening from June through the end of August! Specially curated by the BU Office for the Arts staff ✨ Head to the link in our bio to check it out 🌞

🎨🩰✨ Join the BU Office for the Arts' Student Advisory Council! ✨🎭🎵The BU Office for the Arts is now accepting applicatio...
05/12/2026

🎨🩰✨ Join the BU Office for the Arts' Student Advisory Council! ✨🎭🎵

The BU Office for the Arts is now accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Student Advisory Council. This is a volunteer role with a commitment of 1-5 hours a week. We’re looking for passionate and dedicated students to help shape the arts on campus, build community, and create memorable experiences for fellow Terriers.

Positions Available:
👥 Arts Insiders Coordinator
🎉 Special Event Coordinator
🖼️ Gallery Coordinator

If you're ready to make a difference in the BU arts community and gain hands-on leadership experience, this is your chance!

🗓️ Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
🔗 Learn more and apply now at the link in our bio!

Whether you're an artist or just have a deep appreciation for the arts, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage, collaborate, and help bring the arts to life at BU!

Deadline Extended: Submit by Sunday, May 31, 2026Silber Way is still accepting submissions!We invite local alumni, facul...
05/11/2026

Deadline Extended: Submit by Sunday, May 31, 2026

Silber Way is still accepting submissions!

We invite local alumni, faculty, staff, and students to enter artwork into this juried exhibition. 2D works, including but not limited to painting, textiles, photography, drawing, printmaking, and graphic design, are welcome. The deadline to submit is Sunday, May 3, 2026. To submit, visit the link in our bio!

If selected, you must be able to drop off and retrieve your piece at the Boston University Office for the Arts, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. We will not return shipped pieces. Please only submit pieces that are for sale.

Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Trans & Gender Expansive Art Showcase Reception on Thursday, April 16th! The exhib...
04/29/2026

Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Trans & Gender Expansive Art Showcase Reception on Thursday, April 16th! The exhibit will be on view through Friday, May 1st in the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. Visit the link in our bio to check out the online exhibition 🔗

The Trans & Gender Expansive Exhibition is presented by the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center () and the BU Office for the Arts, featuring creative works by trans & gender expansive artists from BU and the local Massachusetts community.

Join the BU Office for the Arts for our end of semester Study Break event: Pizza and Painting! Drop in anytime from 1-4 ...
04/22/2026

Join the BU Office for the Arts for our end of semester Study Break event: Pizza and Painting!

Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm to paint fabric on bandanas, customize pencil pouches, or relax with coloring pages. Fresh pizza and art materials to get creative will be provided. 🍽️

📆 Friday, May 1st, 1-4 PM
📍 BU Office for the Arts (775 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor, Suite 201)

Earlier this month, we hosted our last Music Monday Salon Series of the spring semester at the BU Castle! The Heron Quar...
04/21/2026

Earlier this month, we hosted our last Music Monday Salon Series of the spring semester at the BU Castle! The Heron Quartet performed for this event, featuring four BU students, Lana Crosson (violin), Antony Karacic (violin), Ian Aistrup (viola), and Nathaniel Aistrup (cello).

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