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Everything we do here at the Gabriola Arts Council is a team effort. All of our programs are made possible not just by the GAC board, staff, and contractors, but also by our local community partners; our event sponsors and funders; all of the volunteers who contribute time, skill, and experience; and of course, everyone who comes out to take a workshop, see a show, attend a talk, visit a Tour artist’s studio, and more.
The phrase “Easy together, impossible alone” came through for Program Manager Chelsea Rushton and Festival Assistant Nicole Poynter during Cultivate 2024 and 2025, and Studio Tour 2024. It became a kind of mantra, not just for the work we did together, but for ALL of the MANY people who contribute so meaningfully to GAC’s activities.
Our winning design was created by poet, painter, and GAC community member carol weaver, who says:
“I was thrilled to submit my design for this great contest. Having been a t-shirt designer and printer in a past life, it made perfect sense to take part. I chose to include my ‘holy doodle’ beings in the work and took on the challenge of incorporating the Japanese art form of Notan. I hand-drew the graphic on my iPad, centering it around the slogan: “easy together, impossible alone”… a reminder that everything comes from the heart of our community.”
Your purchase of this T-shirt funds the Gabriola Arts Council’s ongoing operations at a time when we need your support. We truly would not be here without YOU!
*Stop by the GAC office anytime to try on our samples and find the colour and size that work best for you!
