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Dancer performing on stage with rope and fabric

More than studying, practicing art has been a cornerstone of Wesleyan’s approach to liberal arts education since the University’s founding. The following staff members make the practice possible, supporting the work of faculty, students, and visiting artists.

Center for the Arts Staff

Rani Arbo
Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement
860-685-5925
rarbo@wesleyan.edu

Benjamin Chaffee
Associate Director of Visual Arts
860-685-3288
bchaffee@wesleyan.edu

John Elmore
Design Director
860-685-2692
jelmore@wesleyan.edu

Joshua Lubin-Levy
Chief Curator and Director
860-685-2076
jlubinlevy@wesleyan.edu

Lynette J. Vandlik
Accounting Specialist IV
860-685-2695
lvandlik@wesleyan.edu

Kiara Benn
Assistant Director for Programming and Assistant Curator for Performing Arts
kbenn@wesleyan.edu

Andrew Chatfield (he/him/his)
Director, Arts Communication
860-685-2806
achatfield@wesleyan.edu

Rosemary Lennox (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Assistant Curator of Education
860-685-3283
rlennox@wesleyan.edu

Paul Theriault (he/him/his)
Art Preparator
ptheriault@wesleyan.edu

Arts Production Staff

Alexandra Fischbein
Assistant Director, Arts Production
860-685-2697
afischbein@wesleyan.edu

Drew Gray
Producing Director for the Arts
860-685-2675
dgray01@wesleyan.edu

John Mack
Assistant Technical Director - Scenery Specialist
860-685-3438
jmack01@welseyan.edu

Will Richmond
Digital Design Studio Coordinator and Technician
860-685-2105
wrichmond@wesleyan.edu

Alary Sutherland
Assistant Technical Director - Lighting and Production
asutherlan01@wesleyan.edu

Robert Treloar
Assistant Technical Director - Sound & Video Specialist
860-685-3540
rtreloar@wesleyan.edu

Joseph Fonseca (he/him/his)
’92 Theater Manager
860-685-2584
jfonseca@wesleyan.edu

Anthony Hernandez
Fries Arts Building Manager and Technician
860-685-3470
akhernandez@wesleyan.edu

Dalton Newbend
Art Studio Assistant
dnewbend@wesleyan.edu

Suzanne Sadler
Technical Director/Manager of CFA Theater & Master Electrician for the Theater Dept.
860-685-3607
ssadler@wesleyan.edu

Kate TenEyck
Art Studio Technician
860-685-3670
kteneyck@wesleyan.edu

Lynette J. Vandlik
Accounting Specialist IV
860-685-2695
lvandlik@wesleyan.edu

Artist seated and speaking next to faculty member

Faculty Collaborations

Through the Creative Campus Initiative, faculty across disciplines partner with artists to co-create courses, events, and experiences. These collaborations bring artistic inquiry into the classroom and allow students to explore the intersections of imagination, research, and social engagement.

Explore Creative Campus

Student Involvement

Students don’t just attend events at the Center for the Arts—they help shape them. Whether through student jobs or creative roles, students are integral to every part of the process, from curating exhibitions to managing events to supporting visiting artists.

How to Get Involved

For Media Inquiries

Andrew R. Chatfield

Director, Arts Communication

Achatfield@wesleyan.edu

860-685-2806