About Us
Welcome to Bath Arts Collective, a community interest company that drives, develops and contributes to a collaborative, vibrant and varied arts & events scene in Bath and surrounding areas.
BAC has been founded by three highly experienced arts professionals, Kate Hall, Kate Abbey and Jasmine Barker, who between them have an award-winning track record of creating, producing and marketing over 2,500 events across books, music and film festivals.
We offer a rolling programme of curated events specifically around books, film, art and music; provide consultancy services on events programming, production and marketing; and work with performers on their ‘festival footprint’ - finding ways for them to give back to the city and surrounding areas.
Alongside creating events, we want to bring together arts organisations and venues across the city by creating a network that meets regularly to support each other and collaborate.
BAC is a collective of likeminded companies and individuals working to create a vibrant arts scene in Bath and beyond
Our partners
Our team
BAC has been founded by three highly experienced arts professionals, Kate Hall, Kate Abbey and Jasmine Barker, who between them have an award-winning track record of creating, producing and marketing over 2,500 events across books, music and film festivals.
“Being able to take audiences into places that they never normally get to experience or get to see in a totally different way can be the icing on the cake to a great event.”
- Kate Hall
Kate’s specialty is production and experience, starting out in television she specialised in live television production and has since moved into events. She is Production Manager for Lammermuir Festival and a trustee for Film Bath. Formerly Executive Director with ultimate responsibility for production at Bath Festivals she has extensive experience and knowledge around successfully producing events within the city of Bath
Kate Hall
“Music, books, film and art have the power to challenge, educate and entertain us and bring people together. As a collective, we have a desire to open up our city’s cultural experiences to all local people as well as visitors.”
- Kate Abbey
Kate is a Festival & Events Programmer, former Head of Programming and Creative Content at Bath Festivals and a Trustee at Bath City Football Club Charity Foundation. She loves finding new talent, bringing big names to Bath, curating conversations, and connecting performers with audiences.
Kate Abbey
“Arts are a vital part of any city and I strongly believe that the way to maximise their potential is by working together to create a vibrant arts scene that Bath can be proud of.”
- Jasmine Barker
Jasmine is an arts marketeer and audience development specialist. Founder of Arts Marketing Bath Network, Festival Director of FilmBath and former Head of Marketing and Communications of Bath Festivals, Jasmine has a passion for audience development, enhancing event experiences and collaborating with partners across the city.
Jasmine Barker
What we offer
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Our services
Create . Consult . Connect
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Curious Minds 2025
A festival to ignite ideas. 10 - 31 March
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Events
Talks. Podcasts. Films. Music. Poetry.
Ready to bring your vision to life?
We know how crucial experience, expertise and connections are when you’re putting on events, small or large, so we are here to offer our expertise! Get in touch to get your next project underway!