Commissions can be made in music, theatre, dance, or any performing art and for any venue in Shetland. These commissions are supported by a second round of the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund, through Creative Scotland.
The funding will be open to artists at all stages of their career, with all levels of experience, to submit ideas that
Create new and exciting opportunities for artists and audiences in Shetland
Develop the performer’s creative practice and skills
Are developed by artists based in Shetland or who have strong links to the community
Shetland Arts will provide a fee, which is anticipated to be up to £10,000, including support towards production costs, they can also be supported with space in Mareel and receive technical, marketing and production support from Shetland Arts’ staff.
All applications to be made to Shetland Arts by Sunday 19th September 2021. More information can be found here. All work must be staged live in Shetland during October, November or December 2021.
