About the IACA
Illinois Arts Council Members
The Illinois Arts Council is governed by a Council comprised of up to 21 private citizens from throughout Illinois who are appointed by the Governor. These members serve in a voluntary capacity for 4-year terms.
Nora Daley | Board Chair |
Rhoda Pierce | Vice Chair |
Shirley Madigan | Chair Emeritus |
Les Begay | Member |
Joan Clifford | Member |
Michael Conn | Member |
Richard Daniels | Member |
Gillian Flynn | Member |
Henry Godinez | Member |
Sarah Herda | Member |
Vicki Heyman | Member |
Anne Kaplan | Member |
Jodie Kavensky | Member |
Valerie King | Member |
Robert Maguire | Member |
Peggy Montes | Member |
Pemon Rami | Member |
Hedy Ratner | Member |
Marsha Ryan | Member |
Christina Steelman | Member |
If you would like to be considered for board service with the Illinois Arts Council Agency or any other state agency, please visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/bac/Pages/NominateForm.aspx