<h2>The Beaufort Arts Council hires Delene Miller as new President</h2>
Delene D. Miller joins the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy with 25+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, team management, market development, and coaching. Delene’s successful experience with non-profit organizations, grant development and management brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy.

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Board Chair Dick Stewart comments, “Delene is a terrific addition to lead our team.  We are fortunate to have someone with her skillset to take us to the next level.” The important position Delene is fulfilling will assure fiscal experience and discipline as we continue to serve the Arts Community and grow enrolment and class offerings at Mather Academy.

Currently two weeks into her position, Delene is excited and eager to share the mission of the BAC, “Everyone on the team at the Beaufort Arts Council is passionate about creating ways and implementing strategies to expand the presence of art in the daily lives of residents and visitors. I am confident in the team we have and I look forward to improving upon the success of the organization.”

Although Delene is new to the Beaufort Arts Council, she has lived in Beaufort for 7 years with her husband, Jason. She has served on the Board of the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) as the Chair of Ways and Means as well as a member of the Sponsorship and Prom Boutique committees for JSLB. She enjoys spending time at the beach and on the boat, working out at the YMCA, and caring for her four cats at home!