Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts

• School of Art
• School of Music
• School of Theatre

From the Dean

What makes our programs models of excellence?

Caring, dedicated faculty that are successful artists in their own right and are excellent teachers. Academic programs that have been nationally accredited for many years. Excellent facilities that are constantly upgraded with the latest technology. And students who are passionate about their discipline.

Find out more by visiting the School of Art, School of Music, or School of Theatre. And come to a performance or show listed on our calendar of events in order to see for yourself what we're about at SFA.

A.C. “Buddy” Himes
Dean of the College of Fine Arts

At a Glance

visit the School of Art

The visual arts expand our consciousness and appreciation of the world and enhance our abililty to interact with it by presenting objects and images that excite the senses, stir the emotions and engage the intellect. At the SFA School of Art, we provide high quality baccalaureate, graduate and public educational opportunities suitable for scholars, producers and viewers of art.

visit the School of Theatre

The SFA School of Theatre is dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and doing theatre continuously and intensively, in many different ways. Our courses, productions and relationships work together to develop students who analyze incisively, feel deeply, create boldly and interact responsibly. We are a thriving center of the arts devoted to training diverse professionals to do and teach theatre and related fields, and our graduates thrive in a wide range of careers.

visit the School of Music

The SFA School of Music prepares students to confidently begin or continue careers in Music Education, Performance, Sound Recording Technology and Composition. Its goal is to graduate people who are highly competent musicians, accomplished performers, sensitive artists and articulate musical leaders.

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News

• posted July 3: 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' runs through July 12
  The School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University presents its SummerStage Festival, featuring "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" running Wednesday, July 3, through Friday, July 12, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus. The... read full story
• posted July 3: Registration underway for Junior Jacks theatre day camp
  Registration is ongoing for Junior Jacks Theatre Camp at Stephen F. Austin State University. The popular two-week School of Theatre camp is designed for children entering third through ninth grades. This year's camp is scheduled for Monday, July 29, through... read full story
• posted July 3: SFA's SummerStage Festival continues with 'The Reluctant Dragon'
  "The Reluctant Dragon" continues its SummerStage Festival run at 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. Among the cast members are Nacogdoches senior Alexis Beck and Katy sophomore Erik Brockman... read full story
• posted June 27: Registration still open for Kids Piano Camp at SFA
  Registration is still underway for the Kids Summer Piano Camp presented by the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music. Directed by Dr. Mario Ajero, professor of piano at SFA, the camp is from 10 a.m. to noon... read full story
• posted June 26: Art Scholarships announced for 2019-20 academic year
  Christopher Talbot, director of the School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University, announced the recipients of SFA and Friends of the Visual Arts scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year at the opening of the 35th Annual Art Alliance Spring Show.... read full story
• posted June 26: 'The Reluctant Dragon' opens Thursday
  The School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University opens its SummerStage Festival with two performances of "The Reluctant Dragon" at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus. Based on the book by Kenneth... read full story
• posted June 25: SFA's Friday Night Film Series to present 'Given' documentary
  The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of the documentary "Given" at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. The... read full story
• posted June 24: Annual 12x12 event raises funds for SFA art scholarships, grants
  Work is well underway to make this year's 12x12 Scholarship Fundraiser for the Friends of the Visual Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University another success. The silent auction features 12-by-12-inch pieces of art created by approximately 80 artists... read full story