BU Art Galleries

Every year, we say goodbye to our graduating Art History MAs. It never gets easier, but we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations, Allegra and Emily! 🎓

The BFA and MFA Painting Shows were beautifully curated by BU Art Galleries’ two curatorial assistants, Emily and Allegra. We are so proud to have such thoughtful and talented art historians on our team. Congratulations to all the artists, faculty, and curators who made these shows so special.

It’s Giving Day at BU! Support BU Art Galleries and help us bring inspiring exhibitions and artists to our community. Every gift makes a difference. Give today and support the arts ❤️

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New Exhibition Alert! Charlotte Was Both, an exhibition curated by Boston University Art Galleries graduate assistant Holly Teti opens at The Wheelock Family Theater on April 3. The exhibition features work by CFA students and will be open throughout the theatrical run of Wheelock’s spring 2026 production of “Charlotte’s Web.” Swipe for some behind-the-scenes content of last week’s installation!

Landscapes Near Me, works by Richard Raiselis is currently on view in the 808 Gallery until March 6. Don’t miss it! 📷: Mel Ostrow

Join us on February 12 as we celebrate artist Richard Raiselis and his exhibition Landscapes Near Me, currently on view in the 808 Gallery. #buartgalleries #buartgallery #richardraiselis #bostonart #artboston

We’re happy to announce our Spring 2026 exhibitions: Labor of Luxury: Embroidery from India to the World and Richard Raiselis: Landscapes Near Me. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in the new year. ✨

Did you know that the Christmas card industry as we know it today has roots in nineteenth-century England? In 1843, Sir Henry Cole, who would later found the Victoria and Albert Museum, commissioned J.C. Horsley to design the first commercial Christmas card. The British Postal System had adopted the Penny Post in 1840, allowing people to prepay for postage with a one-cent stamp. Now that sending letters was a much simpler process, friends and acquaintances sought greater correspondence, but it was difficult for Victorians in multiple social circles to write unique responses to every card. By including a printed holiday greeting with space to write the recipient’s name, Cole and Horsley streamlined the process. The three Christmas cards pictured above are in the @gardnermuseum collection and are addressed to Isabella Stewart Gardner—or “Aunt Belle”—herself. With charming images of decorated trees, snowy landscapes, a trio playing music, and children waiting eagerly for Christmas morning, these early-twentieth-century examples with pre-printed messages continue the tradition that Cole and Horsley introduced the century prior. Slide 1: Rose Phinney Gardner, Christmas Card, early twentieth century. Ink on card stock. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Slide 2: American, Massachusetts, Christmas Card, after 1905. Ink on paper. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Slide 3: Edith Coolidge, Christmas Card to Isabella Stewart Gardner, about 1915. Ink on paper. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. #BUAG #ChristmasCards #HenryCole #JCHorsley #V&A #PennyPost #PostalService #IsabellaStewartGardner #ISG #HappyHolidays

LAST DAY || Dec 10th || 11am - 5pm @buartgalleries Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá by @marka_27 Curated by @kate.fowle Today is the final day to experience @marka_27 ‘s solo exhibition, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá, at Boston University’s Stone Gallery before the exhibition travels to the University of North Texas. Tell ya friends! 📍BU Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston Gallery hours: 11am–5pm. Thank you to everyone who has visited, shared, and supported this powerful show over the past three months. Your energy has meant everything! #NiDeAquíNiDeAllá #Marka27