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Boston University College of Fine Arts building. CFA Dean Harvey Young is leading the Presidential Advisory Council on the Arts, which President Melissa Gilliam introduced during her inauguration on Sept. 27. LIBBY MCLELLAND/DFP FILE

BU forms Presidential Advisory Council on the Arts to enhance campus engagement

Samantha Genzer October 23, 2024
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced the formation of the Presidential Advisory Council on the Arts during her inauguration on Sept. 27. 
Martha Sengor (left) and Jaedin Guldenstern (right) create art during a “Curating the Body” session on Wednesday. The art series will be on display during a final showcase on April 29 at the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Art series advocates for reproductive justice through education, collaboration

Anna Albrecht April 14, 2024
“Curating the Body,” an art series founded by two BU graduate students and sponsored by BU Arts Initiative, educates participants about reproductive health topics through creating and showcasing artwork.
Trios Palos y Cuerdas Hermanos Saboya

Trios Palos y Cuerdas Hermanos Saboya residency brings Colombian Andean music to BU

Emily Wyrwa October 13, 2022
Three new artists started a four day residency at BU introducing Colombian Andean music to the scene
Monika Ille @ HTC

CEO of Indigenous Canadian broadcast channel inspires at BU event

Melina Nguyen March 25, 2022
Monika Ille spoke at the HTC Wednesday about her role as CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
Boston-based artist Pat Falco’s website, featuring his sculpture “Mock.” Falco was one of five artists who was part of the Boston Artist-in-Residence 2020 cohort. This year’s cohort of artists will be selected by the end of April to co-design projects with four city departments. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP STAFF

Boston Artists-in-Residence program prepares for this year’s cohorts

Emma Hagert March 18, 2022
Boston AIR, a 15-month residency program, will pick its 2022 cohorts by the end of April.
Boston University public art display

Searching for the history behind BU’s mysterious public art installations

Cassandra Dumay January 31, 2022
An art history researcher uncovered the mysteries behind public art on campus, though some are still unknown.
A College of Fine Arts sign. In the six weeks left in 2021, the Boston University School of Theatre will be putting on eight more shows. ERIN BILLINGS/ DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Eight School of Theatre shows wrap up Fall performances

Emily Pauls November 17, 2021
Performances are taking place across campus, from the Dance Theatre to the College of Fine Arts.
The Boston University Student Government office. BU Student Government heard presentations about a potential mural on the side of 808 Commonwealth Ave., a virtual BU ID proposal and more in a Monday night meeting. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

BU StuGov hears presentations on potential mural, virtual ID proposal, update on Google G-Suite initiative

Anna Vidergar November 17, 2021
Senators discuss proposal to make Terrier Cards virtual and plans for a mural on the back of CAS.
East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 8, 2021

It’s registration season! Today on East to West, we cover students with dietary restrictions commenting on BU dining options, students commenting on President Biden’s first year, WBUR Cityspace...

Boston University Arts Initiative partnered with Innovate@BU to put on “Painting and Popcorn” Friday for students to stop by the BUild lab to paint ceramic pots while eating popcorn. EMILY PAULS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community, first-gen students get creative at BU Arts Initiative’s ‘First Friday’ event

Emily Pauls November 8, 2021
At Painting and Popcorn, students painted flower pots and snacked in the BUild Lab.
The head of the Dakota folkloric water monster Unktehi in artist Erin Genia’s “Caution: Cultural Emergency” installation outside of the George Sherman Union. Genia’s installation explores the intersection of several themes concerning climate change, Indigenous peoples and decolonization, racial inequality and more. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New GSU art installation honors Indigenous people’s legacy and rights

Viktoria Popovska November 3, 2021
“Caution: Cultural Emergency” by artist Erin Genia resembles the water monster “Unktehi” from the Dakota people’s origin stories.
Zili Misik performing at BU

BU Global Music Festival revives live festival experience on campus

Kendall Richards September 20, 2021
BU Arts Initiative brought together sounds from South America, Africa and Asia for Saturday's festival.
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