ArtServe Announces New Board Chair and Welcomes Two New Board Members

ArtServe, Fort Lauderdale’s award-winning arts incubator, has named Douglas C. Evans, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce,as chair of its board. The organization also welcomed two new members, Bridget Gavin and Nohelia Orozco, who each bring impressive professional experience and a shared passion for strengthening the arts community.

Evans succeeds Molly Wilson of Brown & Brown Insurance, who guided the board with distinction over the past two years. A past ArtServe board member, Evans has built a respected career in both the arts and business sectors. At the Palm Beach Chamber, he has played a key role in promoting regional growth and innovation, while remaining an active supporter of cultural advancement throughout South Florida.

“ArtServe is such a vital hub for creativity and community,” Evans said. “It’s a privilege to build on the strong foundation that Molly and the board have established as we continue to empower artists and expand access to the arts in Broward County.”

Bridget Gavin, assistant vice president at Paradise Bank, brings experience in finance and banking along with a lifelong connection to the arts. A graduate of Florida State University (FSU), Gavin combines her analytical expertise with an appreciation for creativity, helping artists and organizations bridge the gap between artistry and entrepreneurship.

Also an FSU alum, Nohelia Orozco serves as business manager for the Broward County Aviation Department, where she oversees a budget of more than $300 million. Her background in financial and operational management will help strengthen ArtServe’s fiscal and organizational planning. A strong advocate for accessible arts programming, she is eager to contribute her insight to expand ArtServe’s reach and impact in the community.

 “We’re thrilled to welcome Douglas into his new role and to add Bridget and Nohelia’s impressive talents to our board,” said Jason Hughes, ArtServe president and CEO. “Their combined experience, energy and commitment to the arts will help guide ArtServe as we continue to support artists and creative organizations in meaningful ways. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Molly Wilson for her exceptional leadership during a time of growth and transformation.”

For more than three decades, ArtServe has supported South Florida’s creative community, helping artists and cultural organizations grow, connect and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, ArtServe continues to demonstrate how the arts can fuel both economic vitality and social progress. With fresh leadership and new expertise on its board, the organization is well-positioned to build on that momentum and expand its impact in Broward County.

For more information about ArtServe and its initiatives, visit www.artserve.org.

About ArtServe
Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now in its 36th year, ArtServe has won multiple awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Community Foundation of Broward. In 2025, ArtServe was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year: The Arts by 211 Broward. Each year, ArtServe helps 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses, and connect with the community through exhibitions, education, and events.