Commission Members

The Virginia Commission for the Arts is guided by 13 Commissioners appointed to five-year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. To ensure statewide representation, at least one Commissioner -- and no more than two -- is appointed from each congressional district. A staff of six implements programs and policies.

Organizations applying to the Virginia Commission for the Arts are encouraged to include the members of the Commission on mailing lists and notify them of activities and events.

Commission Board
NameLocationExpiration of Term
Shelley Kruger Weisberg, Chair Williamsburg 06/30/2018
John V. Rainero, Vice Chair Bristol 06/30/2019
Matthew Conrad Richmond 06/30/2021
Lorita Copeland DanielsSpotsylvania 06/30/2019
Jay H. DickAlexandria 06/30/2019
Abigail GomezWinchester 06/30/2021
Jo HodginAnnandale 06/30/2019
Kathleen O'HareChatham06/30/2021
Grace Wolf CunninghamHerndon 06/30/2019

Commissioner Mailing Addresses

Commissioner Mailing Addresses
  • John V. Rainero, Chair
    PO Box 2049
    Bristol,VA 24203
    johnrainerovc4a@gmail.com
  • Matthew Conrad, Vice Chair
    2002 Princess Anne Avenue
    Richmond, Virginia 23223
    MattConrad.ARTS@gmail.com
  • Abigail Gómez, Secretary
    118 Fairway Drive
    Winchester VA 22602
    abi@prettygirlpainting.com
  • Lorita Copeland Daniels
    PO Box 1876
    Spotsylvania, VA 22553
    rcdva1@gmail.com
  • Jay H. Dick
    7813 Bold Lion Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22315
    JayDickVCA@yahoo.com
  • Jo Hodgin
    3810 Rose Lane
    Annandale,VA 22003
    johodgin10@gmail.com
  • Kathleen O'Hare
    309 S. Main St.
    Chatham, VA 24531
    pkathleenohare@msn.com
  • Grace Wolf Cunningham
    1306 Monroe Street
    Herndon, VA 20170
    gracehwolf@gmail.com
 
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