Upcoming events

Also opening in the Museum’s Lower Galleries are three exhibitions curated by
students: Superposition: Examine Boundaries in East Asian Religious Art curated by
Kate Langsdorf ’25; The Visual Language of Grief curated by Molly Rudden ’25; and
Destabilizing “the Brain”: Imagining �������� curated by Bassie Chin ’26.

The two-and-a-half decades between 1919 and 1946 witnessed the development of an American art that sought to capture a country in the midst of transformation. Through celebration and crisis, artists held up a mirror to their fellow citizens, showing their lives, their landscapes and their dreams. In the American Grain tells this story through artworks addressing a range of themes, drawn from the rich holdings of the �������� Art Museum and Libraries, the Roberson Museum and Science Center and the Art Bridges Collection. In particular, the exhibition acknowledges the generosity of Gil and Deborah Williams, whose donations to the Art Museum are extensively featured here. Together, they reveal how history shaped art during these years, and how artists themselves responded to history in the making. This exhibition is curated by Tom McDonough, professor of art history.

Support for this project is provided by Art Bridges.

Welcome Mixer for Creative Writing Program

Thursday, September 4, 6pm - 8pm��
The Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Alumni Lounge, Old O'Connor Hall

Join the Creative Writing Program for a gathering that is open to the entire creative writing community—undergraduates and graduate students alike—and anyone who would like to find out more about ��������'s writing community and offerings. Come meet and mingle with peers while hearing from the coordinators and editors of��Harpur Palate, the��Common Ground Reading Series,��Triple Cities��undergraduate literary journal, and the �������� Poetry Club. We’ll also share details about upcoming collaborations and awards. There will be readings, faculty appearances, food, and time to socialize with fellow writers.

Main GalleryAs part of the��Haudenosaunee Festival, Suzanne Halbritter (Onondaga, Eel clan) will speak about her experience between November 2016 and February 2017, photographing events at the Standing Rock Protests organized to prevent the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. She was among many Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous people who gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.��

9/12 & 9/14- Killer of Sheep- Charles Burnett
1978 ‧ Drama/Narrative ‧ 1h 15m

9/12 & 9/14- Killer of Sheep- Charles Burnett
1978 ‧ Drama/Narrative ‧ 1h 15m

9/19 &9/21 - NO!- Pablo Loraine
2012 ‧ Drama/History ‧ 1h 58m
No!��is a 2012 historical drama film directed by Pablo Larraín. It is based on the unpublished stage play El plebiscito by Antonio Skármeta.

9/19 &9/21 - NO!- Pablo Loraine
2012 ‧ Drama/History ‧ 1h 58m
No!��is a 2012 historical drama film directed by Pablo Larraín. It is based on the unpublished stage play El plebiscito by Antonio Skármeta.

Homecoming Weekend
Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27, 12:00-4:00 PM
Main Gallery

On Homecoming Weekend, join the BUAM for drop-in tours in the Main Gallery.
On Saturday, show your school spirit and make your own custom BUAM button.

Homecoming Weekend
Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27, 12:00-4:00 PM
Main Gallery

On Homecoming Weekend, join the BUAM for drop-in tours in the Main Gallery.
On Saturday, show your school spirit and make your own custom BUAM button.

On View 8/28-9/30/2025 | M-F 9-5 p.m.

Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

New York Voices began in the mid-1980s at Ithaca College, when Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian and Darmon Meader came together in the school’s vocal jazz ensemble. Originally formed for a European jazz festival tour, the group found chemistry and momentum that soon led them to New York City, where they added Sara Krieger and officially launched under the name “New York Voices.”

Their blend of vocal precision, jazz sophistication, and crossover appeal quickly caught attention, landing them a deal with GRP Records in 1989. With their debut album, they began touring nationally and internationally, building a loyal audience. Over the years, the group evolved, eventually solidifying into the now-iconic quartet of Eldridge, Nazarian, Meader and Lauren Kinhan.

Throughout their nearly 40 year career, New York Voices released ten acclaimed albums, collaborated with legends like the Count Basie Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Bob Mintzer Big Band, and became champions of vocal jazz education through their annual Vocal Jazz Camps.

In 2024, the group announced plans to retire at the end of 2026. As they take their “final lap around the planet,” they remain committed to celebrating the journey, sharing their artistry, and going out on a high note.

This performance will feature a special onstage collaboration between the New York Voices and �������� music students, local high school musicians and the Southern Tier Singers Collective.

On View 10/9-11/6/2025 | M-F 9-5 p.m.

Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

BU Family Weekend
Friday, October 10 – Saturday, October 11, 12:00-4:00 PM
Main Gallery

BUAM fun with family and friends! Create your own school spirit buttons and show off that Bearcat Pride.

BU Family Weekend
Friday, October 10 – Saturday, October 11, 12:00-4:00 PM
Main Gallery

BUAM fun with family and friends! Create your own school spirit buttons and show off that Bearcat Pride.

Common Ground Reading

Wednesday, October 15, 6pm - 7:30pm��
The Jay S. & Jeanne Benet Alumni Lounge, Old O'Connor Hall

Join the Common Ground reading series to experience live readings by undergraduate & graduate student writers.

10/17 & 10/19- All We Imagine As Light- Payal Kapadia��

The Balcony" is a play that intricately explores the dynamics of power and identity through its major characters, set against the backdrop of a brothel known for its role-playing fantasies. At the center of this world is Irma, the proprietress referred to as The Queen, who navigates her business with a mix of ambition and fragile alliances, particularly with her favored employee, Carmen, and the politically ambitious Chief of Police, George. Each character embodies various societal roles, such as the Bishop and The Judge, who transition from clients to participants in Irma's elaborate regime, highlighting themes of governance and authority.

Carmen, who serves as a bookkeeper and spy, contrasts sharply with Chantal, a former employee who seeks freedom and ultimately meets a tragic end due to the machinations of the powerful. Roger, Chantal's lover, grapples with his desire for control, ultimately taking on the role of Chief of Police in a dark twist of fate. The ensemble is completed by figures like The Executioner and The Envoy, who add depth to the play’s commentary on loyalty and revolution, underscoring the tension between personal ambition and collective upheaval. Each character's journey reflects a complex interplay of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a society on the brink of change.

The Balcony" is a play that intricately explores the dynamics of power and identity through its major characters, set against the backdrop of a brothel known for its role-playing fantasies. At the center of this world is Irma, the proprietress referred to as The Queen, who navigates her business with a mix of ambition and fragile alliances, particularly with her favored employee, Carmen, and the politically ambitious Chief of Police, George. Each character embodies various societal roles, such as the Bishop and The Judge, who transition from clients to participants in Irma's elaborate regime, highlighting themes of governance and authority.

Carmen, who serves as a bookkeeper and spy, contrasts sharply with Chantal, a former employee who seeks freedom and ultimately meets a tragic end due to the machinations of the powerful. Roger, Chantal's lover, grapples with his desire for control, ultimately taking on the role of Chief of Police in a dark twist of fate. The ensemble is completed by figures like The Executioner and The Envoy, who add depth to the play’s commentary on loyalty and revolution, underscoring the tension between personal ambition and collective upheaval. Each character's journey reflects a complex interplay of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a society on the brink of change.

The Balcony" is a play that intricately explores the dynamics of power and identity through its major characters, set against the backdrop of a brothel known for its role-playing fantasies. At the center of this world is Irma, the proprietress referred to as The Queen, who navigates her business with a mix of ambition and fragile alliances, particularly with her favored employee, Carmen, and the politically ambitious Chief of Police, George. Each character embodies various societal roles, such as the Bishop and The Judge, who transition from clients to participants in Irma's elaborate regime, highlighting themes of governance and authority.

Carmen, who serves as a bookkeeper and spy, contrasts sharply with Chantal, a former employee who seeks freedom and ultimately meets a tragic end due to the machinations of the powerful. Roger, Chantal's lover, grapples with his desire for control, ultimately taking on the role of Chief of Police in a dark twist of fate. The ensemble is completed by figures like The Executioner and The Envoy, who add depth to the play’s commentary on loyalty and revolution, underscoring the tension between personal ambition and collective upheaval. Each character's journey reflects a complex interplay of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a society on the brink of change.

The Balcony" is a play that intricately explores the dynamics of power and identity through its major characters, set against the backdrop of a brothel known for its role-playing fantasies. At the center of this world is Irma, the proprietress referred to as The Queen, who navigates her business with a mix of ambition and fragile alliances, particularly with her favored employee, Carmen, and the politically ambitious Chief of Police, George. Each character embodies various societal roles, such as the Bishop and The Judge, who transition from clients to participants in Irma's elaborate regime, highlighting themes of governance and authority.

Carmen, who serves as a bookkeeper and spy, contrasts sharply with Chantal, a former employee who seeks freedom and ultimately meets a tragic end due to the machinations of the powerful. Roger, Chantal's lover, grapples with his desire for control, ultimately taking on the role of Chief of Police in a dark twist of fate. The ensemble is completed by figures like The Executioner and The Envoy, who add depth to the play’s commentary on loyalty and revolution, underscoring the tension between personal ambition and collective upheaval. Each character's journey reflects a complex interplay of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a society on the brink of change.

10/17 & 10/19- All We Imagine As Light- Payal Kapadia

The Balcony" is a play that intricately explores the dynamics of power and identity through its major characters, set against the backdrop of a brothel known for its role-playing fantasies. At the center of this world is Irma, the proprietress referred to as The Queen, who navigates her business with a mix of ambition and fragile alliances, particularly with her favored employee, Carmen, and the politically ambitious Chief of Police, George. Each character embodies various societal roles, such as the Bishop and The Judge, who transition from clients to participants in Irma's elaborate regime, highlighting themes of governance and authority.

Carmen, who serves as a bookkeeper and spy, contrasts sharply with Chantal, a former employee who seeks freedom and ultimately meets a tragic end due to the machinations of the powerful. Roger, Chantal's lover, grapples with his desire for control, ultimately taking on the role of Chief of Police in a dark twist of fate. The ensemble is completed by figures like The Executioner and The Envoy, who add depth to the play’s commentary on loyalty and revolution, underscoring the tension between personal ambition and collective upheaval. Each character's journey reflects a complex interplay of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a society on the brink of change.

Jennifer Case��is the author of��We Are Animals: On the Nature and Politics of Motherhood��and��Sawbill: A Search for Place. Her work has appeared in journals such as��Orion,��North American Review,��Prairie��Schooner, and��Michigan Quarterly Review. She is the recipient of a Bread Loaf Bakeless Scholarship and��Stone Canoe‘s 2014 Allen and Nirelle Galson Prize in Fiction. She teaches creative writing at the University of Central Arkansas, serves as an assistant nonfiction editor at��Terrain.org, and is the supervising editor of��Arkana. She holds a PhD in English with a concentration in creative writing from �������� and lives in central Arkansas with her family.

Dante Di Stefano��is the author of five poetry collections and a chapbook, including, most recently, the book-length poem,��The Widowing Radiance��(Bordighera Press, 2025). His writing has appeared in��The American Poetry Review,��The Best American Poetry 2018,��Poem-a-Day,��Prairie Schooner,��The Writer’s Chronicle, and elsewhere. His poetry has won the Auburn Witness Poetry Prize, the Manchester Poetry Prize (U.K.), the Thayer Fellowship in the Arts, among other honors. A coeditor of the anthology��Misrepresented People, Di Stefano holds a BA, MA, MAT, and a PhD in English with a concentration in creative writing from ��������. He lives in Endwell, NY, with his wife and two children.

Aggeliki Pelekidis��is the author of��Unlucky Mel��(Three Hills, 2024). Her writing has appeared in��The Michigan Quarterly Review,��McSweeney’s Internet Tendency,��Confrontation, and many more publications. She worked in public relations in New York City for many years, including as the Director of Public Affairs for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Manager of Communications for the New York Aquarium, and the Director of Marketing Communications for the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. She earned an MA and PhD in English with a creative writing concentration from ��������. She is the associate director of First-Year writing in the Writing Initiative at ��������.

On View 10/9-11/6/2025 | M-F 9-5 p.m.

Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

Common Ground Reading

Friday, November 7, 6pm - 7:30pm��
The Jay S. & Jeanne Benet Alumni Lounge, Old O'Connor Hall

Join the Common Ground reading series to experience live readings by undergraduate & graduate student writers.

11/7 & 11/9-��Preemptive Listening��- Aura Satz��

11/7 & 11/9-��Preemptive Listening��- Aura Satz��

On View 11/13-12/11/2025 | M-F 9-5 p.m.

Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

On View 11/13-12/11/2025 | M-F 9-5 p.m.

Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

11/14 & 11/16- Richland- Irene Lusztig

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

11/14 & 11/16- Richland- Irene Lusztig

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.