2023 has seen a return to normal after the upheaval of Covid. Two players productions, That's Amore and Mayhem,with some of the usual players but also introducing some new talent (and maybe a little  more class??) into the live theatre space for Gacci.  The gallery is booked into 2025 with some familiar faces but also some innovative, new  artists. PIX in the Sticks has seen some really amazing photography and, most pleasingly, many new (and diverse) competitors. Gacci continues to bring in  some fantastic music  and workshops. Most satisfying, has been the professionalism of our administrator, Charlie, who makes things happen.

However, in the vein that you are only as good as your last performance, we want more. We need to grow, challenge and try more adventures! Gacci wants your ideas, energy and artistry, to make 2024 as good as Gloucester  can handle. In the words of that immortal philosopher, Dave Windred, "Lets get into it"

GACCI has had a more traditional 2022 without covid-19 closures. GACCI Players put on two shows 'The 39 Steps' and 'That's Amore'. The Gloucester Gallery ran 12 exhibitions with the help of volunteers. Photography and visual art workshops were held as was the 'Pix from the Stix' photographic contest . GACCI also supported musical performances from 'Hidden Strings' and the 'Nexas Saxaphone Quartet'.

We’ve had a very interesting year, yet again due to covid-19. Gallery had forced closure again but also one of the best exhibitions ever. We endeavoured to run the youth workshops, heavily impacted by covid-19. Kids interested for next year. GACCI Player November production cancelled. Made a shift with the gallery director position to an arts administrator role. Art workshops were successful but also impacted by covid-19. Big plans for the future. I’m very excited about it. New volunteers, new members and lots of new ideas.

Anne thanked all for efforts in what has been a covid-19 affected year. Spoke about possible festival next year and other programs including children.

James thanked all for efforts equally and emphasised need to maintain the budget sheet process that Gacci has been using.

Well, what a year!   

No-one could say we have a boring committee ! From the ongoing (and expected!) excellence of the gallery and it’s workshops, a slowly evolving Pix in the Stix, a Boisterous Big Night In, and a challenging May play (Murder, stockings and suspenders) Gacci has achieved a lot this year. On behalf of the members, and the general arts loving community of Gloucester, much clapping a of hands and effusive praise! Thank You

Our small group, supported by countless volunteers, artists, actors and musicians, has been energetic and determined in carrying out our objective : to facilitate, develop and grow , the arts in our community. We have advanced our relationship with council and thus strengthened our financial position. We have also worked hard ourselves, in raising funds to continue our aims. 

I have enjoyed (mostly!) the challenge of this position, as well as the ideas that often race around our meetings. They are thought provoking and stimulating, sometimes fiery, never boring!. I thank all of the executive for the work done at home, behind the scenes, that keeps us going. You make us look professional, engaged and vibrant. 

I encourage the group to widen our appeal and our offerings. From perhaps country banjo players to the temptations of the sensual . From private intimate portraiture , to loud street art and interaction with main street business. To try new things. 

I know you want to do it......

Thanks to all incoming committee members and thanks to all outgoing committee members for their service.