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with the area historical societies to bring local history to life through documentaries, interviews, and archival storytelling, preserving and sharing the rich heritage of the community. GNAT’ s collaborations with Southern Vermont Arts Center( SVAC) and Northshire Bookstore bring literary discussions, author talks, and arts programming to a broader audience, fostering a deeper appreciation for Vermont’ s creative community.“ These events are rich with information and cultural insight, and we make sure they’ re available to the whole community,” says Reilly.
As media consumption trends shift toward digital platforms, GNAT-TV is navigating a seismic transformation in its funding model.“ There’ s no regulatory structure that requires funding for local content creation, and that’ s a huge challenge,” notes Reilly. Without a regulatory framework in place to support local content creation, community media stations like GNAT-TV rely increasingly on philanthropy, grants, and local business partnerships.
To continue providing independent local news, educational programming, and cultural content, GNAT-TV is looking towards the community for investment. Whether through donations, underwriting, or volunteerism, there are countless ways to support this essential institution.
To further these efforts, GNAT-TV recently welcomed Marc Harrington as its first Director of Advancement. In this new role, Harrington will focus on strengthening donor engagement, expanding community partnerships, and securing vital funding to ensure the station’ s long-term sustainability. This investment underscores GNAT-TV’ s commitment to preserving and growing independent local media as a vital resource for the Northshire region and Southern Vermont.
As GNAT-TV continues to move forward, it will serve as a community lifeline, a catalyst for creative expression, a resource for transparency and essential local information, and a bridge between generations of Vermonters. Throughout GNAT’ s evolution, one thing remains unchanged: the power of its local storytelling – and the importance of providing authentic content platforms for the people who call Southern Vermont home.
To support GNAT-TV’ s programming and initiatives, visit gnat-tv. org
Tammie Reilly, GNAT-TV’ s Executive Director
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