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The very latest from the Gaada universe!
Helen Balfour: Grytviken Micro-Commission
A Journey from the South Atlantic to the Toogs Artist Workshop.
Julie Dennison "Da Holmliwatters" Commission
Julie Dennison reflects on her newly released artist publication ‘Da Holmliwatters’ which was commissioned by Gaada in 2021, alongside four fellow writers, artists and community groups, to respond to Walter Scott’s unfinished Shetland By Numbers project.
Brigði: collaboration day with Miriam Sentler
Shetland based artists are invited to a collaboration day in the Toogs Artist Workshop under the collective banner of Brigði: A bridge of Plankton Blooms & Basking Sharks.
Struan's national certificate for SDSS!
Longtime Gaada collaborators, Struan and Daniel, have produced a Membership Certificate for SDSS
Scots Language Publication Grant
Gaada has been awarded a Scots Language Publication Grant from the Scottish Book Trust to support a collaboration between Shetland writers, Marjolein Robertson and Roseanne Watt.
Safeland Micro-Commission Recipients
We are excited to announce the recipients of Gaada’s Safeland Micro-Commissions
Open Call: Safeland Micro-Commissions
As part of Safeland, Gaada has created a series of 5 micro-commissions for writers, artists and community groups to respond to the below selection of uncompleted projects of Walter Scott's Shetland by Numbers.
Text-isles: Elie Coutts + Cameron Morgan
In the first of two collaborative exhibitions, Elie Coutts + Cameron Morgan are displaying their work at Project Ability from 12 March - 9 April 2022.
Safe Haven Mural by Jono Sandilands
Gaada is delighted to finally unveil the completed ‘Hamnavoe Safe Haven’ - a permanent welcome wall mural on the exterior of Hamnavoe Primary School!
Mural Collective commissioned to provide mentorship for local artist.
Cobalt Collective to provide a ‘Mural Mentorship’ to Shetland artist Jono Sandilands!
Safe Haven Mural Commission
Gaada + the Hamnavoe Primary School are working with artist Jono Sandilands to create a new mural for the school grounds.
SDSS National Voice 2020
Gaada collaborates with artist Struan Haswell for SDSS’ 2020 conference.