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The very latest from the Gaada universe!
One Shared Owner
Gaada director Amy Gear is an invited speaker for Scottish Artist Union’s ‘One Shared Owner’ talk series.
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.
Up Helly Aa for Aa Archive
The Weemin’s Wark Project resources page is up and running, including the UHA4A Archive + interviews and blogs created by the Glasgow Women’s Library
Checkpoint by Bryan Mouat
The next exhibition in Display is Checkpoint by Bryan Mouat
19 November - 30 January
Gaada Featured on BBC Radio 4's Front Row
Gaada was featured on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row Programme!
Art Souls by Rhys Mouat
Shetland graphic story teller, Rhys Mouat, has created “Art Souls”, a daily drawing prompts challenge.
“A Day In The Life Of” Gaada’s Programme Coordinator
Gaada’s Programme Coordinator, Vivian Ross-Smith, was recently interviewed by Art UK.
Mural Collective commissioned to provide mentorship for local artist.
Cobalt Collective to provide a ‘Mural Mentorship’ to Shetland artist Jono Sandilands!
Happy Hairst, fae Gaada
The tottie holidays are upon us and Gaada is taking a break between 11-24th October.
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.
Many Folk Made A Laang Erm
Thank you to everyone who came along to Gaada for our Doors Open Days!
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.
The Making Of The Murals
We share the process of working with 86 young artists to create a collaborative mural for the Hamnavoe Primary School grounds as part of the Hamnavoe Safe Haven project.
Safe Haven Mural Commission
Gaada + the Hamnavoe Primary School are working with artist Jono Sandilands to create a new mural for the school grounds.
Mak A Laang Erm
Mak A Laang Erm is a group exhibition by artists who have worked with Gaada over the past year.