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The very latest from the Gaada universe!
Artists' advice from LUX Scotland
Gaada will be hosting LUX Scotland for a day to provide one-to-one advice sessions for Shetland based artists working with moving image.
Transcoding, VACMA project by Vivian Ross-Smith
Artist and Gaada’s Programme Coordinator, Vivian Ross-Smith talks about her recent VACMA funded project making a risograph publication.
Artist Talk: Sean Edwards
Artist, Sean Edwards will join us via Zoom to generously share his practice, followed by an informal chat and time for questions.
Aimee Labourne: VACMA project at Gaada
Shetland artist Aimee Labourne gives us an insight into her recent VACMA project at Gaada.
Da Lay o da Land with Christina Inkster
Artist Christina Inkster printed work at Gaada for her COP26 Project, Da Lay o da Land with Shetland Library.
Art Souls by Rhys Mouat
Shetland graphic story teller, Rhys Mouat, has created “Art Souls”, a daily drawing prompts challenge.
Mural Collective commissioned to provide mentorship for local artist.
Cobalt Collective to provide a ‘Mural Mentorship’ to Shetland artist Jono Sandilands!
Gaada Director appointed Trustee of the Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN)
Gaada director Amy Gear has been made a Trustee of the Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN)
Shetland + Glasgow Artists Collab
An exciting new project from Project Ability and Gaada pairs artists Cameron Morgan and Elie Coutts.
I Can't Ever Get Home
A new publication printed and bound by Shannon Leslie is now available to purchase through Gaada’s online shop
Bryan Mouat: Workshop Bursary
Bryan Mouat discuss his Workshop Bursary experience as a 2020/21 recipient.
Filip Andel: Workshop Bursary
Filip Andel shares his experience as a 2020/21 Workshop Bursary recipient.
Shannon Leslie: Workshop Bursary
Shannon Leslie shares her process of creating new works in the Gaada Workshop as part of her 2020/21 Workshop Bursary.
The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide
Gaada is excited to host the launch of The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide as the first event in our 2021/22 Peer Group programme
Open Call: 2021/22 Workshop Bursaries
Applications are now open for 2021/22 Workshop Bursaries!
Jennifer McLeaskintosh: Workshop Bursary
Jennifer McLeaskintosh shares their creative process and experience as a 2020/21 Workshop Bursary recipient.
Creative Scotland confirms support for 2021/22
Creative Scotland confirms support for Gaada’s 2021/22 programme of visual art and community-led activities.
Tako Taal: Artist in Conversation
Join us for a conversation with artist and programmer, Tako Taal