2025 MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Reception & Book Talks

Join Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts for a reception on Friday, April 11 from 5 to 8pm celebrating the graduating MFA Visual Narrative class of 2025 and their thesis exhibition, on view in the Stone Gallery from April 8 through April 19. The exhibition is open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

Ahead of the reception, please join the students for their thesis Book Talks at 4:30pm at the Howard Thurman Center, where they will present professional graphic novel pitches, read excerpts, and exhibit pages from their books-in-progress.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Narrative program intertwines research in the humanities and sciences with the artistic disciplines of comics, picture books, and transmedia, forging multifaceted storytelling experiences. Students explore the medium’s capacity to convey narratives with empathy and to communicate effectively with a wide-ranging audience.

2025 MFA Visual Narrative candidates: Francis Bordeleau, Gabriel Joy Reid, George Zachary, Jade Rodriguez, Sam Roberts

SVA’s Thesis Exhibitions showcase work by graduating MFA candidates across Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography, and Visual Narrative. These culminating exhibitions highlight the diverse practices, critical inquiries, and innovative approaches shaping the next generation of contemporary artists and designers.

Locations: Book Talks in the Howard Thurman Center and Reception in Stone Gallery