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| Title | Arts Council, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.arts.illinois.gov/ |
| Contact Name | Pam Thomas |
| Contact Title | Illinois Arts Council |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.6794 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The council provides public exposure to and an awareness of the importance of the arts; supports local development of the arts through monetary grants to individuals, artists, and associations. |
| Term | 4 years. NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | One member must be over 60 and members should be interested in the Arts. |
| Composition | 21 members, all appointed by the Governor, one must be over 60. |
| Chair | Designated by the Governor |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 3915/1 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena, Jill | 07/01/2013 | 01/08/2013 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Bielefeldt, Lisa Dent | 07/01/2011 | 05/01/2009 | Governor | Member | Kane |
| Bobins, Virginia | 07/01/2011 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Boosalis Davis, Beth | 07/01/2013 | 09/04/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Brattain, William | 07/01/2013 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | McDonough |
| Bugelas-Brandt, Patrice | 07/01/2011 | 06/29/2005 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Daniels, Richard | 07/01/2015 | 05/03/2013 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Gidwitz, Christina | 07/01/2011 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Godinez, Henry | 07/01/2013 | 06/17/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Grode, Desiree | 07/01/2014 | 04/27/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Kavensky, Jodie | 07/01/2013 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Rock Island |
| King, Valerie | 07/01/2013 | 09/04/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Levine, Jennifer | 07/01/2013 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Madigan, Shirley | 07/01/2013 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Matts, Gary | 07/01/2013 | 05/03/2013 | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Montes, Peggy | 07/01/2011 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| O'Brien, Sheila Marie | 07/01/2013 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Pierce, Rhoda | 07/01/2011 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Vice Chair | Lake |
| Tullman, Howard A. | 07/01/2011 | 04/27/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Van Meter, Andy | 07/01/2011 | 06/01/2004 | Governor | Secretary | Sangamon |
| Wiener, Donald T. | 07/01/2014 | 04/27/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook |