MO T HE R OF A RTI STS
Q&A
with SHEILA
PETERSON
Sheila Peterson is passionate about arts education and student support — in part because she raised children who became artists. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Arts Board for the last decade, she co-chairs the CTSA Scholarship Committee and is a member of the Claire Trevor Society Leadership Committee. She is also a UCI Foundation Trustee and chair of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s advisory board.
Q. As co-chair of UCI’s $2 billion Brilliant Future Campaign, can you share how you see arts contributing to the overall vibrancy of the campus community? SP: Art is one field where there’s a natural and beautiful interface between UCI and the community. CTSA puts tremendous effort into arts outreach programs each year, making sure that the community knows what the school has to offer, whether its dance or Shakespeare, the orchestra or art galleries. Arts is one of the best ways for people to become aware of UCI, enjoy the campus, and ultimately become involved.
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