Charge of the Committee: This committee is an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff and students dedicated to infusing the arts and creative process into a broad spectrum of a liberal arts education. The Arts Collaborative supports art makers and scholars, coordinates collaborative work in the arts, advocates for the arts in college planning, and gives the arts a voice in the leadership of the College.

Composition: Seven faculty members, most representing the academic arts programs; representatives of the Bates Dance Festival, Bates Museum of Art, Harward Center for Community Partnerships, and Olin Arts Center; a communications specialist; and three students.

2026-2027 Committee Members:

• Cat Balco (2025-2028)
• Megan Boomer (2025-2029)
• Shoni Currier (ex officio)
• Tim Dugan (2026-2030)
• Gina Fatone (2026-2030)
• Stuart Gurley (ex officio)
• Tristan Koepke (Chair)(2026-2030)
• Zi Li ’28
• Eden Osucha (2026-2030)
• Darby Ray (ex officio)
• Samantha Sigmon (ex officio)
• Courtney Smith (2026-2030)