We are a community of artists within a great university and in a city that offers diversity and a vibrant arts culture. We take advantage of our location by connecting students with the excitement and creativity of the arts in Boston, through internships, study options, and field trips to museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the new Institute of Contemporary Art, galleries, theatres, libraries, and an array of other educational institutions. Even more importantly, within the walls of Boston University are resources critical to the development of emerging artists, including libraries, performance spaces, and some of the best faculty in the world. The first-rate teaching and mentoring of our regular faculty is supplemented by a vibrant program of visiting artists, guest lecture series, and exhibitions. The School of Visual Arts offers introductory and advanced classes in painting, sculpture, graphic design, art education, ceramics, photography, glassblowing, and printmaking. Frequent master classes encourage students to work independently and rigorously in a broad range of disciplines with other divisions of the University. A solid background in art history, contemporary critical analysis, and liberal arts complements the studio arts courses. Students graduate from the BFA or MFA program with a variety of skills necessary for a career as a creative artist in today’s diverse and changing art world. To this end, opportunities for a major, a minor, or a combined major with another discipline within the University are possible for the committed and disciplined student. School of Visual Arts students are also encouraged to take part in the Boston University Semester Abroad program in Venice, Italy, the only studio program in Venice, as well as the summer painting program in Tuscany, and Graphic Design in London, in order to expand art studies into the international community. Our students share a common goal of being part of a vibrant and motivated community of artists. Those who join us share in the desire to pursue their artistic vision in ways that contribute to contemporary culture. I invite you to discover more about us and the many accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni by browsing through our website. I hope you are as inspired as I am at the richness of our programs.