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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.

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With programs in MusicTheatre, 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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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.

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CFA's Latest Stories

Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.

Theatre

Beyond the Classroom: Thalia Gerloff (CFA’27)

BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role of Erin in the new play COURT 4, by director and professor Wendy Goldberg, a project that stems from an Amazon Prime docuseries about competitive junior tennis

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Creatives in Practice: Wendy C. Goldberg

BU Professor of Directing created and executive-produced the competitive junior tennis docuseries, TOP CLASS TENNIS, leading to the development of a new play where BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role

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Curtains Up: BU School of Theatre’s Spring 2026 Season

The timeless and tragic opera Roméo et Juliette, a play based on the only surviving trilogy from ancient Greek theatre, and senior capstone events are part of the lineup of BU School of Theatre's current season

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A Magician’s Touch

Paul Tate dePoo III brings a flair for illusion and a love of spectacle to his lavish set designs for Broadway and beyond

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A Room with A View

Painter and teacher Richard Raiselis has made his career by seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary

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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.

Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Cynthia Lin

Day: Tuesday Feb 10th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts Music

Idea to Impact: Aligning Your Artistry with Opportunity

Day: Wednesday Feb 11th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm CFA 165
CFA Student Events Visual Arts

Vegetable Valentines: Color Garden Workshop

Day: Wednesday Feb 11th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Visual Arts Research & Resource Library
Music BU Art Galleries

Arneis Quartet Performance

Day: Thursday Feb 12th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Visual Arts Alumni BU Art Galleries

Exhibition Reception for Richard Raiselis: Landscapes Near Me

Day: Thursday Feb 12th Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Tanglewood Institute

BU Tanglewood Institute Monthly Chamber Music Reading Party

Day: Thursday Feb 12th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Wind Ensemble “Neoclassic Images”

Day: Thursday Feb 12th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center
Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Symphony Orchestra

Day: Friday Feb 13th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tsai Performance Center
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