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 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.

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.

Ongoing Events

• July 21–August 23
  Nacogdoches Photographic Association Annual Summer Show
• July 22–August 23
  Watercolor East Texas

Save the Date

• August 28
  Heterodyne Duo
• September 1
  The Barkley Marathons
• September 8
  European Vacation: Alazan Piano Trio
• September 11
  Sean Hamilton
• September 14–October 21
  Featured Faculty Exhibition, Bill Nieberding
• September 14–October 21
  SFA School of Art Annual Faculty Exhibition
• September 14
  Taylor 2
• September 21
  Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Showcase
• September 26
  Guenther-Petti Duo

News

• posted July 20: Preview performance of festival play to be presented Tuesday
  An opportunity to preview a performance of the play Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre students plan to tour next month at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland, takes place Tuesday night, July 25. "Closed For Repairs,"... read full story
• posted July 18: Watercolor East Texas show opens Saturday
  The 33rd Watercolor East Texas juried exhibition will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. This year's juror is Texas artist Michael Holter, who is a signature... read full story
• posted July 14: SFA's Music Preparatory Division offers scholarships
  The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music is accepting scholarship applications for its fall classes. The music program features the study of a variety of musical instruments and choral techniques. Upper-level... read full story
• posted July 12: Nacogdoches Photographic Association to open annual summer show
  The Nacogdoches Photographic Association will open its 2017 gallery show with a reception at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. Theme for the photo show is "Nacogdoches," and juror is professional... read full story
• posted July 10: Bidding continues in 12x12 art scholarship fundraiser
  Silent bidding in this year's 12x12 scholarship fundraiser for the Friends of the Visual Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University continues through July 15 at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. The purpose of 12x12 is... read full story
• posted July 10: 'Miracle Worker' play continues through Saturday in Downstage Theatre
  The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present the final shows this week of William Gibson's "The Miracle Worker" as part of its SummerStage Festival. The play, featuring Frisco sophomore Aubrey Moore (left) as Anne Sullivan and... read full story
• posted July 10: 'Ivy + Bean the Musical' concludes this week
  "Ivy + Bean the Musical," with book, music and lyrics by Scott Elmegreen and based on books by Annie Barrows, will conclude its SummerStage Festival run at Stephen F. Austin State University with two final shows this week. The children's show, featuring... read full story
• posted July 5: SFA students travel to France for Cannes International Film Festival
  Lights. Camera. Cannes. Stephen F. Austin State University students from the hospitality administration and filmmaking programs traveled to France in May to participate in the 70th Cannes International Film Festival, which celebrates cinematographic... read full story