Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of justice.

Observed on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

As an institution founded in the aftermath of slavery and dedicated to the advancement of Black excellence, Howard University carries a legacy deeply connected to the meaning of this day. At the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, we honor the artists, educators, storytellers, and cultural leaders who have used their gifts to preserve history, inspire change, and imagine a more just future.

Today, we reflect on the sacrifices that made freedom possible and celebrate the creativity, courage, and contributions of those who continue to shape our world.

Six Interior Design students from Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts are helping imagine the future of American design.

As part of America at 250: The New Look of American Design, students developed original design concepts exploring accessibility, mental health, cultural expression, Black aesthetics, and the evolving needs of contemporary communities.

Presented at The Washington Design Center in partnership with MADE: In America, the exhibition will showcase the work of:

▪️ Kayla Chambers
▪️ Jordan Webster
▪️ Jamia Parker
▪️ Jayiah McFall
▪️ Kelise Thomas
▪️ Ola Braddock

We congratulate our talented students and Professors Jacqueline Carmichael and Lorra Rivers on this remarkable achievement.

🔗 Learn more: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=80ee5b251d74aa2b33fa8260a&id=c45a52dde7

The Department of Theatre Arts in Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is seeking talented artist-educators to join its faculty for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Current opportunities include:

• Lecturer of Costume Design (Temporary Track)
• Adjunct Lecturer of Musical Theatre, Acting
• Adjunct Lecturer of Musical Theatre (8 Credits)
• Adjunct Lecturer of Musical Theatre (14 Credits)
• Adjunct Lecturer of Theatre Arts, Theatre Generalist
• Adjunct Lecturer of Theatre Technology and Design, Lighting Design

🔗 Learn more and apply: finearts.howard.edu/about-college/employment-opportunities

At the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, we believe that artistry flourishes when every member of our community is seen, valued, and empowered to bring their full self to the creative process.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ artists, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and cultural leaders whose courage, creativity, and contributions continue to shape the arts and expand our collective understanding of what is possible.

The arts have long been a space for self-expression, truth-telling, and imagination. We honor those who have helped move culture forward and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a community where all artists can learn, create, and thrive.

From Howard University to the highest levels of the music industry.

The Department of Music at the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is proud to spotlight Howard alumnus, legendary producer, pianist, and songwriter Mark Batson through Capital Music Network’s Meet the Artist series and Inside the Craft podcast.

In conversation with Candy Shannon of WPFW, Batson reflects on artistry, collaboration, creative longevity, and the journey that shaped his remarkable career.

Read more and watch the series:
https://finearts.howard.edu/articles/meet-artist-mark-batson-howard-university-x-capital-music-network

Honoring those who gave their lives in service to a nation still striving to fulfill its highest ideals.

This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude and reverence the servicemembers whose sacrifice shaped the freedoms and possibilities we inherit today, including the countless Black men and women who served with courage even when the country did not fully honor their humanity in return.

At the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, where artistry meets legacy, we remain mindful that remembrance is not passive. It calls each of us toward service, reflection, and care for one another.

This past semester, the Department of Music within the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University made history.

What is believed to be the first undergraduate business anthropology course offered at an HBCU challenged students to explore the intersection of culture, commerce, and creative practice through hands-on ethnographic research conducted in collaboration with the DC Jazz Festival.

Developed and taught by Professor Autumn McDonald, Business Anthropology for the Arts gave students the opportunity to apply anthropology to marketing, storytelling, leadership, consumer behavior, and the arts industry in real time, culminating in presentations to the Festival’s leadership team and an invitation to present their findings to the Board of Directors this summer.

Read the full story: https://finearts.howard.edu/articles/A-Groundbreaking-Business-Anthropology-Course-Reimagines-the-Future-of-the-Arts-at-Howard

Today, the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts celebrates the Class of 2026. ✨

Our Recognition Ceremony will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT in Cramton Auditorium at Howard University.

While tickets are required for in-person attendance, friends, family members, alumni, and supporters around the world are invited to join us virtually via YouTube livestream.

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of artists, storytellers, performers, scholars, and cultural leaders.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/U8dxiS1uoG4?si=9mc542-Ou6WcRB8L

Since graduating in May 2025, KayaZhanna Donaldson has moved with purpose across stages, genres, and disciplines. From jazz festival performances across the DMV to graduate study at NYU Steinhardt, original work supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and an upcoming opera performance at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, her journey reflects the range, discipline, and promise of a CABCoFA alumna stepping boldly into her next chapter.

Read the full story. Link in bio. 🔗