Open Call: Workshop Bursaries 2022/23
Shetland based individuals are invited to apply for Gaada’s 2022/23 round of Workshop Bursaries. These one-to-one sessions can be used to support the development of work which utilises Gaada’s visual art workshop facilities and staff support to explore new ways of working.
Workshop Bursaries aim to contribute toward a more vibrant creative landscape in Shetland by alleviating some of the financial barriers associated with accessing creative development in the isles. Each bursary includes:
A production budget
4 dedicated 3 hour one-to-one workshop sessions
Support from Gaada staff to develop your work
We do not want you to apply with a specific project in mind, we want to get to know you and your work and develop something together. This might include:
Developing your skills through a printmaking process (such as screen printing, etching, risograph, linocut, or letterpress)
Developing a comic, zine, or artist book
Hosting a screening, event or exhibition at Gaada
Another project with a visual art focus
A note on applying if you are feeling low in confidence:
Did you read any of this and think any of the following:“Maybe this isn’t for me”, “I’m not good enough”, “It’s been X-number of years since I made anything”, “I don’t know if I’m an artist?” then this opportunity is for you!
Gaada is run by artists - and believe us we know how daunting applications can be! We created this opportunity because we hear these words all too often and wanted to create supported workshop bursaries for people to build skills and confidence. These bursaries are awarded to people who want to develop something in their creative life. We do not want you to apply with a specific idea, we want you to remain open to trying new techniques! The first session takes the form of a tutorial, where an experienced tutor and skilled technician will help you formulate a plan for your bursary.
We hope you consider applying!
