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Students and Faculty in the College of Fine Arts and Communications Bridge Imagination and Innovation in the Dynamic World of Arts and Media.

Upcoming Events

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Arts & Entertainment

Jazz Combo Showcase

7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11
This concert features BYU’s jazz combos, each playing selections from a wide variety of styles—from bebop to bossa nova and American Songbook to funk.
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Theatre and Media Arts

Disney's High School Musical

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, June 12
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Theatre and Media Arts

Disney's High School Musical

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday, June 13
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Theatre and Media Arts

Disney's High School Musical

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 14
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Theatre and Media Arts

Disney's High School Musical

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 14
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Juneteenth Closure

Thursday, June 19
The Museum will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth.
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Open Studio – Sculptural Shadows

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, June 21
Open studio is our art-making event for all ages, with new activities each month!
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Van Gogh to Playdough July: Color & Textile

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, July 01
At Van Gogh to Playdough, art comes alive for young children!
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Independence Day Closure

Friday, July 04
The Museum will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day.
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Family Arts Festival Part II - Panorama Bonanza

Monday, July 07 - Saturday, July 26
Join us for Part II of the Family Arts Festival, our annual celebration for artistic kids of all ages!
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Pioneer Day Closure

Thursday, July 24
The Museum will be closed on July 24 for Pioneer Day.
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Family Arts Festival Part III - Personification Nation

Friday, August 01 - Saturday, August 23
Join us for Part III of the Family Arts Festival, our annual celebration for artistic kids of all ages!
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College Construction

Updates on the Arts and Music Buildings
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News

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Character

BYU Vocal Point's Jensen Diederich on "selfless artistry"

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
April 24, 2025 09:47 PM
Jensen Diederich spent the last four years creating uplifting experiences for others.
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CFAC Students and Faculty Share What Accessibility Means to Them

April 24, 2025 06:04 PM
CFAC Students and Faculty Were Honored at the 25th Annual University Accessibility Center Awards Banquet
4 Min Read
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‘I can do this’: 2025 commencement student speaker builds impressive portfolio through service

April 23, 2025 03:52 PM
At BYU’s commencement exercises, journalism student Amy Ortiz will represent the graduates as the student speaker. This profile celebrates her BYU experience and how God has magnified her to bless the lives of others.
1 Min Read
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A Kaleidoscope of Circus, Dance and Theatre; a BRAVO Masterclass with Arc Circus

Ellie Smith
By Ellie Smith
April 21, 2025 02:48 PM
Australian Circus Performers Robbie Curtis and Lizzie McRae Host Masterclass Prior to Their BRAVO! Performance of “A Bee Story”
2 Min Read
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Planning, Designing, Redesigning, and Redesigning Again: CFAC’s Journey to Excellence

By Sierra Martin
April 21, 2025 12:07 PM
In the 2025 Beckham Lecture, Dean Ed Adams Shared a Look at the Evolution of CFAC’s Buildings & Facilities
6 Min Read
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Character

‘I can do this’: 2025 commencement student speaker builds impressive portfolio through service

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
April 20, 2025 08:40 PM
At BYU’s commencement exercises, journalism student Amy Ortiz will represent the graduates as the student speaker. This profile celebrates her BYU experience and how God has magnified her to bless the lives of others.
4 Min Read
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Music Building Dedicatory Service

April 18, 2025 12:09 PM
Elder D. Todd Christofferson Dedicates the New BYU Music Building
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Events

Music Building dedicatory service

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
April 16, 2025 08:43 PM
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered the dedicatory prayer at this morning's Music Building dedication ceremony. Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Church Educational System and General Authority Seventy, accompanied and introduced Elder Christofferson.
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Brad Barber on Learning Alongside Current and Former Students, Documentary Production and His Recent Emmy Win

By Sierra Martin
April 15, 2025 02:20 PM
Media Arts Professor Brad Barber Shares More About His Experience Creating the Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Series “21”
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Intellect

BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
April 08, 2025 10:11 AM
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards
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Bailee Hill on Refining Her Artistry in Workshop With Professional Artist

By Bailee Hill
April 03, 2025 10:54 AM
Art Student Bailee Hill Shares Her Experience As an Instructors Assistant at Summer Snow
3 Min Read
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The Life of a Composer: John Hodian Shares His Story and Offers Advice in BRAVO! Q&A

By Alex Marshall Hatch
April 02, 2025 12:12 PM
Prior to His BRAVO! Series Performance, John Hodian of The Naghash Ensemble Holds Q&A with BYU Music Students
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Academic Areas

Department of Art

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Department of Dance

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Department of Design

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts

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School of Communications

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School of Music

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