Exciting Opportunities for Shetland Creatives: 2025 Commissions Launching Soon!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re kicking off the New Year with another round of commissions for artists based in or connected to Shetland! While full details won’t be available until January, we wanted to let you know about this great opportunity so you can get planning!

What are we looking for?
We’re eager to support:
- The creation of new work.
- Development of existing work.
- Workshops and learning opportunities.
- Training and professional development for artists.
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to artists from any discipline, including visual art, craft, music, film, dance, comedy and literature. You must be based in or have a strong connection to Shetland.
What information will you need for your application?
The full guidance will be published on 8 January 2025, but you can start considering:
- What you plan to do with the funding.
- The impact of the funding to you and the wider community.
- A breakdown of costs, along with details on when and where your project will take place.
What types of work have we supported before?
Here are some examples of successful commissions from recent years - be inspired but not limited, you can apply for whatever you want!
- 2024/25 VACMA (Visual Arts and Craft Maker Awards) successful applicants
- 2024 round 1 VACMA (Visual Arts and Craft Maker Awards) Spotlights:
- 2023 Performing Arts Commissions
When will the full guidance be published?
Mark your calendar! Full guidance will be available on our social media channels and website from 8 January 2025, with the application deadline set for Sunday 2 February 2025.
We’re also hosting two information sessions to answer your questions and help you connect with others interested in applying:
- Tuesday, 14 January 2025: 18:30 – 19:30
- Wednesday, 15 January 2025: 12:00 – 13:00