PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2025
Contact: Coleen West
coleen@hocoarts.org
(410) 313-2787
Howard County Arts Council Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Arts Council recently welcomed Theresa Colvin to its multi-talented Board of Directors, led by incoming Board President Andrea Magers.
In welcoming the new member, Magers said, “The Arts Council’s stature as a model multi-purpose arts agency and advocate for the arts is due, in large part, to its strong governance. As President of the Board, I look forward to working with Theresa and our existing Board members to advance the arts in Howard County. We share a passion for our stewardship of the Arts Council and the crucial role the arts have in our quality of life and the health and wellness of our community and our local economy. And I am excited about the wealth of experience and expertise in the arts along with a regional and national perspective that Theresa brings to the Arts Council Board.”
Theresa Colvin
Theresa Colvin is a retired Executive Director with 30+ years advancing the mission of arts service organizations in both the nonprofit and government sectors. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, policy & program development, fundraising, financial management, advocacy and grantmaking. As Executive Director of Mid Atlantic Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council, Theresa served in regional and national leadership roles on numerous committees and boards including the NEA, Americans for the Arts, and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. Theresa lives in Howard County.
Howard County Arts Council Board
The Arts Council’s Board of Directors is a volunteer governing Board that is legally and fiscally responsible for the organization. The Board makes strategic decisions, sets policy, and hires the Executive Director to ensure programs and operations are consistent with the Arts Council’s mission. Board members serve two-year terms with a maximum three-term limit. For more information on the Arts Council Board and its programs, please visit hocoarts.org or call (410) 313-2787.