Toogs:
Digging a
Gaada’s 2023-2025 programme focuses on increasing access to the now 100% community-owned + recently upgraded Toogs Artist Workshop, through new open-access workshops, editions, bursaries, artist events, talks and exhibitions in collaboration with local artists and national cultural organisations. There is so much more to share, but for now - dig in ↯
deeper
creative ecology
A Very Special Open Day
Come and celebrate Gaada’s 5th Birthday as we fling open the doors to officially relaunch the Toogs Artist Workshop after HIE’s capital investment……. and of course share work from the past year in our annual group exhibition MAK A LAANG ERM!
Exhibitions
Pop by Burra to see exhibitions by local and international artists in orbit around the Toogs Artist Workshop and wider Gaada galaxy. The workshop’s outdoor vitrine and flag provides four micro-exhibitions each year, available 24/7!
Artist Talks
Approachable and engaging online talks by practicing artists, each commissioned in response to the emerging interests of Shetland’s artist community (Shetland Artist members get in Free!)
Workshops
Introducing a brand new pathway for regular Open Access to the Toogs Artist Workshop, as well as an exciting new range of public group workshops!
Island Zine Library
The Toogs Artist Workshop holds an amazing learning resource in its library collection of over 300 artist-made publications. Get in touch to arrange a visit or check out the brand new digital catalogue!
Editions
Gaada publishes beautiful Artist Editions. The work made in the Toogs Artist Workshop isn’t hanging around - these are truly limited editions - so visit Gaada’s Online Shop whilst stocks last!
Extra, Special Projects
When possible Gaada facilitates extra, special projects outwith our programme. As long as we can add value to work which positively impacts our community, and we have the capacity to do so - we do so!
Building Materiality
Architecture collective Assemble will be in residence at the Toogs Artist Workshop, as they develop a new hyperlocal island building material to be used in the future reimagining of the Toogs Artist Workshop.
Brigði (ii)
The second instalment of Gaada’s cultural bridge-building initiative between artists in Shetland and Norway. Full details will be announced in early 2024 and a new project page will be available shortly.