Idaho Code § 67-5602

There is hereby created and established within the office of the governor a state commission, to be known as the Idaho commission on the arts, to consist of thirteen (13) members, representative of the public, Idaho’s ethnic and cultural diversity, the various fields of the arts, and all geographic areas of our state. Each member shall be appointed by the governor from among citizens of the state who are widely known for their interest, competence, and experience in the arts. In making such appointments, due consideration shall be given to the recommendations made by representative civic, educational and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in production or presentation of the arts generally.