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CFA DEGREES & PROGRAMS
With more than 30 programs of study, on-campus and online modalities, and a full range of undergraduate and graduate options, CFA educates artists, musicians, performers, scholars, and educators at all stages of their professional careers.
Who Are We?
With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as a range of online degrees and certificates.
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The BU College of Fine Arts Experience
CFA Magazine
Making art and an impact. Discover the amazing stories of CFA's dynamic alums, friends, and faculty as well as the innovation happening right here on BU's campus.
Check out the most recent issue of CFA magazine, featuring the latest stories from the CFA Terrier community of artists, educators, and activists. See the extraordinary in the ordinary (and iconic views of Boston) with artist and longtime professor, Richard Raiselis, meet the set designer bringing a flair for illusion to Broadway and beyond, hear from two BU alums who discuss the art of casting for the stage and screen, and explore the art form of opera and the CFA alums shaping its evolution.
And that's just the start. Find many, many more stories of alums making impacts across all fields in this issue.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
Boston University School of Theatre presents Showcase 2026
The annual showcase, based in Boston and New York City, serves as a celebration of the graduating class and the group’s formal introduction to the professional theatre community
BFA Thesis Exhibition Highlights Dazzling Work by Graduating Seniors in School of Visual Arts
Four painting, sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design students talk about their projects. The show is on view at 808 Gallery through May 9
Boston University Graphic Design Program Earns Graphic Design USA Accolades
BU Assistant Professor Mary Yang named GDUSA 2026 Person to Watch; Three students recognized; Program listed among Top Design Schools
Disney Producer and Academy Award Winner Roy Conli Named 2026 CFA Convocation Speaker
Long-time producer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with credits that include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Big Hero 6, Roy Conli (CFA'87) will address the Class of 2026 at CFA's Convocation on Saturday, May 16
Boston University School of Visual Arts Announces 2026 BFA/BA Thesis Exhibitions
The 2026 BFA/BA thesis shows celebrate the works of 40 graduating students across BU’s undergraduate programs in Painting, Graphic Design, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Art
Harvey Young Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
CFA dean will step down from the role July 1 and take a yearlong sabbatical to work on a book project supported by the fellowship, then return to the CFA faculty
CFA’s 2026 Kahn Award Winner and Finalists Plan to Use Their Prize Money to Make an Impact
Top prize of $20,000 goes to pianist Carlo Balmoria (CFA’26)
2026 Guggenheim Fellowship Awarded to Dean Harvey Young
Now, in the program’s 101st year, the Boston University scholar received the honor for theatre arts & performance studies
Upcoming Events
There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.
Elizabeth Keckley & Mary Lincoln: In Black & White
CFA Senior Brunch
CFA Graduation Cap Decorating
BU Tanglewood Institute Monthly Chamber Music Reading Party
CFA Online Graduate Reception
CFA In The News
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