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University Performing Arts Committee

Function and Meeting Information: 

Brings outstanding artists to the university who will contribute to the development of an appreciation of the arts. 

The committee typically meets once a month during long semesters. Committee members also attend and assist at two evening University Arts events each semester. Work is generally spread out over the year, but it is a little heavier during the fall semester, when the arts event series for the following academic year is being finalized. The typical time commitment is about 16 hours per semester.

The committee comprises of a minimum of eight faculty members (four from Fine Arts and Communication), plus one Library representative.

Vision: 

The University Performing Arts Committee promotes artistic excellence through diverse, inspiring and engaging programming for the university and local communities.

Mission:  The University Performing Arts Committee brings outstanding artists to the university to support arts education and raise awareness of the arts by engaging audiences in diverse student-centered events that enrich and enliven the cultural landscape of the campus and surrounding region.

2026 - 2027 Members

College University Performing Arts Committee Title, Department Term Exp Chair Email
Education Jo Beth Oestreich Professor of Instruction, C&I 2029 Jo15@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Nico Schuler Professor, Music 2029 Chair Nico.schuler@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Lynn Ledbetter Professor, Music 2028 ll09@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Andrew Park Associate Professor, Theatre and Dance 2028 andypark@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Leigh'Ann Andrews Assistant Professor of Instruction, Theatre, Dance, and Film 2028 landrews@txstate.edu
Liberal Arts Louie Valencia Assoc Prof, History 2027 Lvalencia@txstate.edu
Applied Arts Andrew Behnke Professor, Consumer & Family Sciences 2029 AOB28@txstate.edu
Science and Engineering Hunter Close Associate Professor, Physics 2027 hgclose@txstate.edu
Library Margaret Vaverek Librarian, Alkek Library 2027 mv02@txstate.edu
Gallery Director Sarah Kleinman Gallery Director, School of Art and Design ex officio s.kleinman@txstate.edu
Evans Auditorium Operations Manager Chuck Harris Operations Manager, Evans Auditorium ex officio chuckharris@txstate.edu