Glasgow based artist Cameron Morgan recently visited the Toogs Artist Workshop for a day of etching and risography!

As part of the Brig∂i programme, Gaada invites Shetland-based artists to apply for a self-directed research residency in Bergen, Norway in 2026. This is a chance to explore new ideas, grow your practice, and build meaningful international connections!

Rosalie Schweiker is first artist-in-residence at the Toogs Workshop, in Burra.

We have recently hosted Assemble in Shetland to begin the intial phase to transform Gaada’s current building into an ambitious and accessible artist-run making facility and project space.

Artist Sammy Paloma set the 2022/23 Gaada Workshop Bursaries in motion, playfully exploring drawing, risograph and photopolymer etching during her sessions.

Gaada has received a Business Transition Fund through Shetland Islands Council.

Shetland digital illustrator, Rhys Mouat, has been back again this year with a series of daily drawing prompts during October 2022.

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2022/23 Gaada Workshop Bursaries.

Sally Huband shares her experience and outcomes as a Workshop Bursary recipient

Gaada is excited to have reaffirmed core funding support from Creative Scotland and Shetland Charitable Trust for it’s 2022/23 visual art programme.

Andy Anderson shares his experience as a 2021/22 Workshop Bursary recipient

Gaada has awarded Elouise Spooner with a Workshop Bursary Award for her UHI Degree Show work.

Artist Elie Coutts shares her experience collaborating with Project Ability artist, Cameron Morgan.

Join us for an informal Zoom conversation with artist, Rosalie Schweiker.

Join us to celebrate the opening of Critters Creepers Crawlers, Sprouting Solitary Soarers — the second of two collaborative exhibitions by artists Elie Coutts + Cameron Morgan.

Gaada will be hosting LUX Scotland for a day to provide one-to-one advice sessions for Shetland based artists working with moving image.

Artist and Gaada’s Programme Coordinator, Vivian Ross-Smith talks about her recent VACMA funded project making a risograph publication.

Artist, Sean Edwards will join us via Zoom to generously share his practice, followed by an informal chat and time for questions.

Shetland artist Aimee Labourne gives us an insight into her recent VACMA project at Gaada.

Artist Christina Inkster printed work at Gaada for her COP26 Project, Da Lay o da Land with Shetland Library.