Staff Members
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Doug Johnson, Executive Director Doug graduated from Normal Community High School and Illinois State University. He holds a masters degree in Studio Art from ISU, where studied with Ken Holder and Harold Gregor. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Northern Illinois University, where he studied with Ben Mahmoud, Gordon Dorn, and David Bower. He has served on the executive board of Arts Alliance Illinois, and is the past president of the Bloomington Rotary Club, the Unitarian Universalist Church, and is co-chair of the Local Arts Network. A practicing artist, his paintings are in many public and private collections across the county. doug@mcac.org |
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Jeremy Langston, Director of Education A longtime arts educator at the McLean County Arts Center, as well as many area colleges, this Denver native has made Bloomington his home when he relocated to Illinois to earn a Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting from Illinois State University. A practicing artist, his paintings may be viewed here. |
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Carmel Rhoda, Office Manager Joining the staff in November 2011, Carmel is in charge of membership and bookkeeping responsibilities. She has enjoyed becoming involved in the local arts community and frequently attends shows and festivals locally and throughout the Midwest. She is a graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Sociology. Carmel and her husband have three children. |
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Amy Yeager, Curator A graduate of Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts program, Amy is a painter with a background that includes medical Illustration. As the child of diplomats she has had experiences living around the globe from a young age. She continues to teach college classes in addition to her role at the MCAC. As a practicing artist, you can see her work here. |
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Lydia McNiff, Project Coordinator Lydia is a recent graduate of Illinois State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Photography. Her current artistic practice focuses on raising awareness of women’s health through still lifes and self-portraits. Her passion for community engagement and the fine arts has inspired her to pursue a career in arts administration and development. As a practicing artist, you can view her work here. |
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Sarah Hurley, Ceramics Assistant Sarah Hurley has been practicing the craft of ceramics since 2012. As of 2018 Sarah started making contemporary tableware under the name Fire and Feldspar. Sarah is also a local chef, specializing in pastry. Most recently she has married her high school sweetheart. |
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Marjorie Hauge, Ceramics Assistant
A long time ceramics class attendee, Marjorie is a tremendous asset to the classes at the MCAC. |
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Rachael Burke, Intern Born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois. Rachael is a recent graduate of Illinois State University, earning her Bachelor’s in Art History. She is currently attempting lampworking at ISU’s glass studio. While also continuing her work as an assistant preschool teacher in town. She aims to work in art conservation later in her career. She loves all things related to nature and especially animals. |
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| Our Board of Directors |
Susan Holifield, President Dana Altenburger, Vice President Taylor Williams, Secretary Kyle Kapper, Treasurer Margaret Cordill, At-Large Becky Altic, Bruce Cather, David Dow, Allyson Frink, Jared Lacy, Dave Templeton, Meghan Roller, Taylor Williams, and Ben Wright. |
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Mission Statement: We encourage and promote the appreciation, study, cultivation, development, and practice of art for the benefit of all the people, cultures and communities of McLean County.
 | "This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts" |
