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

• August 13–October 13
  SFA School of Art Faculty Exhibition

Save the Date

• July 27–August 25
  Watercolor East Texas
• September 3–October 12
  The Color of Grief
• September 5–October 13
  Shadow Plane: Works on Paper
• September 5
  Thomas Nixon - Piano Recital
• September 6
  The Second City
• September 9
  Dennis Jesse - Guest Voice Recital
• September 13
  Friday Night Film - The Great Alone
• September 24
  An Air of Mystery
• September 27–September 28
  Dancing at Lughnasa
• September 27
  Orchestra of the Pines
• September 30
  Pi Kappa Lambda I Faculty Showcase Fundraiser
• October 1
  Terri Sundberg - Guest Flute Recital
• October 1–October 5
  The Wolves
• October 3
  Percussion Ensemble
• October 4
  Friday Night Film - Lion
• October 8
  Wind Ensemble
• October 11–October 12
  These Shining Lives
• October 11
  Swingin' Axes and Aces
• October 12
  Emily Brebach - Guest Oboe
• October 15
  Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
• October 18
  A Cappella Choir
• October 18
  The Velveteen Rabbit

News

• posted August 16: Barnett retires; Nabb joins Music Preparatory Division as director
  The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music has provided a strong foundation in music education for generations of young East Texas musicians. That tradition will continue as a “changing-of-the-guard” takes... read full story
• posted August 16: SFA University Series opens with The Second City comedy show
  Fans of comedy geniuses John Belushi, Bill Murray and Steve Carell or Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Amy Poehler will not want to miss a Nacogdoches performance of the newest improv stars of The Second City, Chicago’s renowned comedy club. The College... read full story
• posted August 6: SFA art faculty exhibition to showcase works of Berg
  The School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University will open its annual faculty exhibition Tuesday, Aug. 13, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. Each year, the faculty exhibition features a wide variety of artwork... read full story
• posted August 5: University Series brings performers from around the world to SFA campus
  With recent performances like the Moscow Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” the high-energy dancing of Step Africa! and popular holiday shows by the Annie Moses Band and Dailey & Vincent, it’s no wonder the audiences attending the University Series and Encore... read full story
• posted August 2: SFA to honor Barnett with retirement reception
  The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University will honor retiring Music Preparatory Division Director Pat Barnett with a reception from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Music Prep House, 3028 Raguet St. The appreciation reception... read full story
• posted August 1: Chloé Trevor Music Academy hosts concerts in Nacogdoches
  The Chloé Trevor Music Academy continues to present its Summer Festival of Concerts in Nacogdoches through Aug. 10. The Chloé Trevor Music Academy is an intensive two-week program for string players and pianists, offering one-on-one instruction, orchestral... read full story
• posted July 23: SFA’s Friday Night Film Series to present ‘Free Solo’ 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 “Free Solo” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. From... read full story
• posted July 22: SFA theatre students to present preview of Scotland festival performance
  The School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a community preview at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, of the original play students will perform next month at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland. The... read full story