Community Events
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Each summer, College of the Atlantic hosts signature events that bring together changemakers, creators, and thought leaders from around the world. These events are free and open to the public, thanks to generous donor support.
Explore our seasonal programming below—and learn how you can participate or support future events.
COA Summer Institute: toward a more perfect union
July 27 – July 31, 2026
The 10th annual Summer Institute is a week-long convening of ideas that welcomes leaders and experts from around the world to share their perspectives on the most pressing issues of our time.
Coffee & Conversation: Tuesday Mornings July & August
This beloved series brings authors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and artists to campus for intimate discussions with COA faculty and trustees.
Held on Tuesday mornings during the summer, these conversations spark insight and connection around today’s most fascinating topics.
Campus installation: Andy Goldsworthy’s Road Line
In summer 2023, world-renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy created Road Line, a winding land art installation across the COA campus.
The piece invites viewers to explore campus in a new light and to experience COA’s landscape as both classroom and canvas.
Support summer programming at COA
COA’s summer events are free and open to the public because of generous donors who believe in community engagement and interdisciplinary learning. You can support this tradition with a one-time gift or by joining our donor societies.
Need help? Contact us at summerevents@coa.edu