News + Stories
The very latest from the Gaada universe!
2024/25 Bursary Recipients
The public unveiling of Gaada’s 2024/25 bursary award recipients!
Gaada’s new Zine Library Assistant!
Join us in welcoming Tristan into his new role at Gaada
Helen Balfour: Grytviken Micro-Commission
A Journey from the South Atlantic to the Toogs Artist Workshop.
Nick Hand Brings ‘Press On’ Letterpress Bike to Shetland
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.
Shetland Artist Membership - 1 Year Anniversary
1 year since launching Gaada's Membership for Shetland Artists, we share some of the progress so far, and the artist feedback received so far!
Sophie Williamson: Workshop Bursary Blog
The last in our series of guest blogs from 2023/24 Bursary recipient Sophie Williamson.
Navigating the Seas of Care
A first glimpse Gaada's long-term collaboration with the #ShetlandCrew exploring the care system through artist publishing.
Becky Robertson: Workshop Bursary Blog
Becky shares her Bursary journey and how she came to terms with the idea that she is an Artist, in her own right.
Welcome Issey Medd - Gaada’s new Print Artist + Organiser!
Please join Gaada in welcoming Artist and Illustrator Issey Medd to the Toogs Team.
Chloe Tallack: Workshop Bursary Blog
The first 2024/25 guest Workshop Bursary blog with screenprinting artist Chloe!
Brigði 2024—Shetland/Norway Artist Exchange
Reflecting on the 2024 instalment of Brigði, an ongoing partnership between artists in Shetland and Norway.
Glasgow Zine Fair 2024
Daniel speaks about collecting on behalf of Gaada at the 2024 Glasgow Zine Fair - one of Scotland’s most exciting annual fairs for artist self-publishing.
Struan x Gaada for V&A Dundee
Scotland’s museum of design, the V&A Dundee, have launched three exclusive new editions by artist Struan Haswell + Gaada.
Work with Us!
Job Opportunity
We are looking for a new print artist and organiser to join our core team!
What Do Artists Do All Year?
In our last working week of the year, we share with you exactly what we've been getting up to in 2023!
Super Mario power-up challenge
Every year, the eagerly anticipated October drawing challenge from Shetland digital illustrator, Rhys Mouat, truly ‘powered-up’.
Shared Lives Shetland
Gaada was recently commissioned by Shared Lives Shetland to develop a branding and design project that enhances the visual identity of this community support service, whilst also championing the work of a local Shetland Artist.
2023/24 Bursary Recipients
It’s time to announced the 2023/24 recipients of Gaada’s Workshop Bursaries!
HIE investment greatly improves Gaada Workshop
Gaada welcomes artists to improved workshop and facilities, opening up new doors to creativity in the isles.