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