Bob Bates

Bob Bates began their work experience as a Full-time Painting and Drawing Instructor at the University of Miami from 1971 to 1973. Bob then joined Para Los Ninos in 1984 as an Artistic Director, where they primarily taught art to after school elementary and high school students. Bob also supported the work of the staff and counselors, and taught art to all summer camp students. In 1989, Bob co-founded Inner-City Arts and became the Artistic Director at the same time.

Bob Bates completed their BFA in Painting and Printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute from 1964 to 1967. Bob then pursued further education and obtained their MFA in Painting and Ceramics from the University of Cincinnati from 1969 to 1971.