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.

Committee Members:

• Jess Anthony (2021-2025)
• Jonathan Cavallero (2024-2026)
• Shoni Currier (ex officio)
• Michel Droge (2024-2028)
• Stuart Gurley (ex officio)
• Tristan Koepke (2024-2026) (Chair)
• Christine McDowell (2022-2026)
• Dan Mills (ex officio)
• Hiroya Miura (2022-2026)
• Darby Ray (ex officio)
• Samantha Sigmon (ex officio)
• Asha Tamirisa (2022-2026)