Every Spring, Boston University School of Visual Arts hosts group exhibitions showcasing the work of graduating students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Thesis Exhibitions typically are held on campus in the BU Art Galleries at the College of Fine Arts, including the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 808 Gallery, and Commonwealth Gallery, with satellite shows throughout the School of Visual Arts facilities.

2025 Thesis

MFA Graphic Design and MFA Print Media & Photography
Exhibition Dates: April 8 – 19, 2025
Location: 808 Gallery
Reception: Friday, April 11, 5-8 pm

MFA Sculpture and MFA Visual Narrative
Exhibition Dates: April 8 – 19, 2025
Location: Stone Gallery
Visual Narrative Book Talks: Friday, April 11 (time tbd)
Reception: Friday, April 11, 5-8 pm

MFA Painting
Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 18, 2025
Location: Stone Gallery
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8 pm

MA Art Ed
Exhibition Dates: April 22- May 2, 2025
Location: Gallery 5
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-7 pm

BFA Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Printmaking
Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 10, 2025
Location: 808 Gallery
Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8 pm

BA in Art
Exhibition Dates: May 4– May 16, 2025
Location: Gallery 5
Reception: Friday, May 9, 5-7 pm

 


2024 Thesis

Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions

May 2-11, 2024

> BFA Thesis 2024 Exhibition Website
BFA Catalogue

 

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions

April 2 – 20, 2024 • 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery

> Read More About MFA Thesis 2024
> MFA Thesis 2024 Exhibition Website
> Read about MFA Sculpture in Boston Art Review 
> Watch MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks, Day 1
> Watch MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks, Day 2

 

MFA Catalogue

2023 Thesis

Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions

May 9-19, 2023 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery

BFA Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture Thesis Exhibition: To build a nest and leave it empty
BFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition: Lived In

> Read More About BFA Thesis 2023
BFA Catalogue

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions

April 6 – 22, 2023 • 808 Gallery, Stone Gallery

> Read More About MFA Thesis 2023
MFA Catalogue

Featuring work from 2023 MFA candidates in Graphic Design, Painting, and Sculpture at Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts. Published on the occasion of the 2023 Boston University CFA School of Visual Arts MFA Thesis, April 6–22, 2023. Designed by Annabella Pugliese, Sophia Viviano, Ash Wei, and Lucy Zou; Faculty Advisor: Christopher Sleboda, Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design; Edited by Bryne Rasmussen.

Catalogues & News Archive

Flip through past thesis catalogues designed by the graduating cohorts and read articles about their work.