Advisory panels—composed of volunteer experts statewide—are appointed
by the Council Chairman to assist the Council in the review of grant applications.
Panelists are selected through open nominations and serve for one-year terms.
Advisory Panel meetings, usually held in late Spring/early Summer, will be listed
as they are scheduled.
Panel meetings will be held in the James R. Thompson Center located at 100
W Randolph Street in Chicago. The IAC conference room, part of the IAC office,
is on the 10th floor, suite 500. Click this link for directions.
Note: Photo Identification, such as a driver’s
license, is required for entry to the James R. Thompson Center.
Applications for the Artists Fellowship Awards and the Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice
Programs are reviewed by advisory juries comprised of three to five arts professionals,
residing out of state. Jurors are chosen on the basis of their highly regarded
professional achievements and broad knowledge of the arts. Jury meetings, usually
held in the fall, will be listed as they are scheduled. For further information
regarding the juries, contact the the Supervising
Director for Programs
Artist fellowship &
master/apprentice review meetings