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Who are we?
Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school.
World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers.
It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.
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The Leader in Online Music and Fine Arts Degrees
The quality and excellence of a Boston University College of Fine Arts degree and the convenience of online learning.
BU was the first to pilot an online graduate degree program in music and continues to push the limits of innovation in the field with offerings in visual arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.
Visit BU College of Fine Arts
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.
What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
Gallery: Marc Schepens (CFA’12)
BU School of Visual Arts Interim Director and Senior Lecturer in Art, Painting is featured in Bostonia for his solo show, Stripers and Blues
Beyond the Classroom: Gwyneth Rix (CFA’25)
Vocal performance major participated in The Berlin Opera Academy's Summer Young Artist Program
BU Dickens Scholar Serves as Dramaturg for New Production of A Christmas Carol
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s A Christmas Carol stars noted BU alum Will Lyman (CFA’71) as Scrooge, with CFA alums and faculty on the creative team
How a BU Researcher Found and Revived a Long-Lost Operatic Masterpiece
Cuban composer Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes’ opera El Caminante, rediscovered after more than a century, had its world (re)premiere at BU
Two Amphibians, Best Friends, Take Center Stage at Wheelock Family Theatre
A Year with Frog and Toad, running November 30 to December 15, is WFT’s special holiday show
Men’s Hockey Terriers and BU Pep Band Head to Belfast for Friendship Four
Funding for the trip was supported through BU Athletics, BU School of Music, and a successful Terriers Together fundraiser
School of Theatre Presents Tony-Nominated Musical The Rink at Booth Theatre
For the first time in 40 years, a revival of the rarely produced Kander/Ebb Broadway musical is being performed at BU from November 22 - December 8
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo Returns to BU with New Stories, Workshops, and Panels
New England's leading event for independent comics and graphic novels is back at BU for its third consecutive year from December 6-8, 2024
Upcoming CFA Events
There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
CFA in the News
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