Arts Alliance Illinois

CHICAGO – Claire Rice, a nationally-recognized leader with expertise in the areas of arts policy, data-informed decision-making, and organizational design, has been named Executive Director of Arts Alliance Illinois. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                
July 12, 2016                                                                              

Illinois is now a national leader in this key area of arts education.

Today is my last official day with Arts Alliance Illinois. After eight years with the Alliance, I have accepted a new position as Executive Director of CHANGE Illinois a statewide public policy and political reform coalition. 

For Immediate Release: Dec. 7, 2015

ARTS ALLIANCE ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RA JOY TO STEP DOWN IN JANUARY 2016

Board of Directors Launches Nationwide Search for Organization’s New Leadership

Yesterday at 5:00 pm, the Illinois State Museum and its branch facilities closed their doors to the public -- not just for the day but indefinitely. After 138 years of preserving our heritage and sharing Illinois’ cultural and natural history with the world, the state museum system is now closed.