Open Call: Peer Group signup 2021/22

Artist Support

1 Sept

Peer Group is a supportive space for Shetland artists to share, discuss and develop their practice. Sign up and get involved in our new block of sessions.

Peer Group is a space created by artists for artists (including those of us who are feeling unsure about the label “artist”)! Each group provides a mutually supportive space that centres around sharing and speaking about the things we create. It is an inclusive and respectful space that helps to build confidence in ideas, aspirations, and each other. Peer Group is a growing network of durational relationships within Shetland’s artists community that continue beyond the programme, sprawling out into Shetland’s creative landscape.

Peer Group 2021/22 includes:

Work Shares

These are small, focussed sessions for 6 people to meet at the Gaada workshop in a mutually supportive space to share work, research, and ideas. Once you have attended a Work Share you can attend future Peer Group Member Meet Ups! Sign up info here

Artist Talks

Gaada regularly invites artists from across the UK to share their work, projects, and ideas over Zoom, to be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Artists are invited in response to the conversations we have with Peer Group members. Artist Talks are free and open to the public.

Member Meet-Up

These are relaxed, drop-ins at Gaada, open to folk who have attended Work Shares in the past – no need to sign up! This is a time for you to stop along the workshop, share what you’ve been up to, keep in touch with Gaada and meet others from the growing Peer Group artist network. Think of this as a sounding board space - you can take along work to share or just stop along for a chat.

Programme:

Talk
The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide
18 September 2021, 10am – 11:30am

Workshare
30 October 2021, 10am – 1pm

Members Meet-Up
27 November 2021, 10am – 1pm

Talk
To be announced
22 January 2022, 10am – 11:30am

Workshare
26 February 2022, 10am – 1pm

Members Meet-Up
26 March 2022, 10am – 1pm

Talk
To be announced
23 April 2022, 10am – 11:30am

Members Meet-Up
28 May 2022, 10am – 1pm

Eligibility

Anyone with a creative interest living in Shetland (18+) can join Peer Group. No formal art experience is required to join, both professional artists + people who create art in their spare time make Peer Group a dynamic and interesting mix of ideas. Gaada particularly encourages those who have previously experienced barriers accessing creative opportunities to join.

We want to get to know you…

All creative folk are welcome in Peer Group, whether you consider yourself a professional artists or are someone who makes art in their spare time. You do not need any formal art experience to get involved with Peer Group, this is a supportive and safe space - we want to get to know you and your ideas.

If you want more information or have questions, please get in touch with Vivian on vivian@gaada.org or phone us on 01595 859 539 to chat.

CV19 Notice:

The format of Peer Group sessions are subject to change due to the government’s Covid 19 restrictions. All participants will need to wear a mask, unless you have an exemption.