On Saturday 6th September Gaada was excited to open the doors of Toogs Artist Workshop, inviting folk to Mak a Lang Erm and come and have a look around!

At the end of August, we were delighted to welcome Esther McManus to Toogs Artist Workshop to explore our facilities, spend time in the studio, and lead a fantastic all-day comic workshop!

Gaada is proud to present The Weather Man, a new outdoor exhibition by Shetland Artist Robbie Burns, now on display outside Toogs Artist Workshop.

As part of the Brig∂i programme, Gaada invites Shetland-based artists to apply for a self-directed research residency in Bergen, Norway in 2026. This is a chance to explore new ideas, grow your practice, and build meaningful international connections!

Michael Wiseman’s print “Frozen Gloves” will be exhibited as part of the Nordic Letterpress Network Exhibition in Stockholm, alongside works by fellow Shetland artists.

The first in our 2024/25 guest blog series, featuring bursary recipient Selina-May Miller, reflecting on a transformative journey through the Gaada Workshop Bursary.

Zine Library Assistant Tristan shares highlights from his first solo trip to Edinburgh, where a personal break quickly transformed into a week of art, zines, queer archives, and creative connection!

Applications are now open for Gaada’s annual Workshop Bursary! Whether you’re new to making or looking to grow your practice, this could be for you.

Gaada raised funds at Shetland Pride this weekend in support of a vital cause. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our pop-up stall—your support means a lot. 

Gaada presents awards to emerging artists at Shetland UHI’s VISION 2025 exhibition, celebrating a vibrant moment in the local art scene.

Gaada rejoices as Scotland’s world-renowned biennial festival of contemporary art announces appointment of our non-executive director Helen Nisbet, as their new Festival Director!

A new publication which, for the first time, brings together the life project of late Shetland Botanist Walter Scott in printed form! We’ve taken the occasion to explain the origin of this work, it’s purpose, but also the legacy and impact of Walter’s Shetland By Numbers.

Belladonna Paloma, Rabindranath X Bhose and Oren Shoesmith were commissioned last year to develop designs for new artist works which will be incorporated into Gaada’s redeveloped building. In their own words, the artists here describe working on the project.

Gaada has been successful in it's bid for Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland!

Our final reflections on a busy year, and for the first time ever we are sharing some of the numbers Gaada racked up in 2024!

Gaada receives the 2024 Heritage Award from Scottish LGBTQIA+ magazine.

The public unveiling of Gaada’s 2024/25 bursary award recipients!

Join us in welcoming Tristan into his new role at Gaada

A Journey from the South Atlantic to the Toogs Artist Workshop.

Gaada invites you to join us in welcoming Bristol-based printmaker Nick Hand and his letterpress-bicycle project, Press On, to the Shetland Library this October.