The city held an Isle of Palms T-shirt Art Design Competition this fall for artists to submit a design that showcases the island’s vibrant culture. The city revealed its new T-shirt design and announced the winning artist, Elizabeth Plemmons, during the IOP Farmer’s Market.
Plemmons, 16, has a passion for drawing, painting and digital art. She is a true creative through and through. When she’s not engaged in her artistic endeavors, her escape is either the beach or playing with her two cats and tending to her eight chickens. Plemmons’ goal is to create artwork that is bright, happy and filled with joy, which embodies how she feels when she’s on the Isle of Palms. Her story doesn’t stop there; her ties to IOP go way beyond just creating a T-shirt.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many communities are still recovering and rebuilding. These areas still face daunting challenges from the storm’s impacts. During a recent city council workshop, there was discussion regarding adopting a sister city in Western North Carolina to aid in its storm recovery efforts. City council elected to adopt the city of Clyde, North Carolina.
It just so happens that Plemmons is from Clyde. She has been visiting IOP since she was a little girl, while staying with family in Mount Pleasant. Plemmons and her family are especially grateful for this accomplishment since her hometown has been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“Through the T-shirt program, the city aims to connect with guests who stay on the island overnight and provide them with a tangible reminder of their IOP experience,” explained Chaundra Yudchenko, IOP public relations and tourism coordinator. “The new shirt design reflects the island’s vibrant culture and includes some of the elements that make it special. While the T-shirt program is centered around visitors, anyone can purchase a shirt and enjoy it as a keepsake that represents their fun, relaxing or adventurous time on the island.”
The new IOP T-shirt design will be available for residents to purchase in the spring of 2025.
By Maurice J. Frazier
when will the new Isle of Palms tee shirt be available? ( the one from the Isle of Palms T-shirt Art Design Competition) and will it be available on line to purchase