Arts Leadership Award Program


Margaret Thornberry

Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District One —

Margaret Thornberry is a dedicated community volunteer, arts advocate, and long‑time supporter of the city of Fremont’s cultural development. For more than 25 years, she has contributed significantly to establishing and advancing arts organizations, initiatives, and events throughout the city. She served multiple terms as President of the Fremont Cultural Arts Council and played an instrumental role in founding Fremont Creates, Fremont Arts Now, and the Center Theater Preservation Group. She also represented Supervisorial District 1 on the Alameda County Arts Commission. Through her leadership, she has strengthened Fremont’s cultural infrastructure and broadened access to artistic expression, ensuring the arts remain integral to the community’s identity. Margaret Thornberry is a resident of Fremont.