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The very latest from the Gaada universe!
Gaada on The Afternoon Show
Listen back to Gaada’s live discussion with Janice Forsyth about our Covid-19 initiatives on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Afternoon Show.
Covid-19 Update
A short note about what Gaada is doing in this new period of self-isolation…
A Lightsome Donation
Gaada receives an equipment donation from The Daylight Company who have implemented a process for redistributing perfectly good but unsaleable equipment to nonprofits!
Weemin's Wark
Gaada has been awarded Creative Scotland funding for WEEMIN’S WARK - a 12 month exploration of Women’s contribution to contemporary island culture!
Gaada + Project Ability - Go See Share update
Gaada reports on the outcomes from our Creative Scotland Go See Share fund where we travelled to Glasgow and spent time learning from the staff and artists at Project Ability.
Happy (Old) New Year
We are kicking off 2020 with a look back on Gaada’s first full-year as a visual arts organisation, whilst sending thanks to everybody who has supported us throughout 2019!
Is the Countryside the Future of the Art World?
Gaada mentioned in Frieze Magazine article exploring how artists are reconsidering their relationship to ‘the rural’ in Scotland.
Art Licks Weekend 2019
After a busy few months, Gaada shares some images from our recent installation at Creekside Artists Project Space for Art Licks Weekend 2019.
Gaada + Project Ability — Go See Share!
We are delighted to announce that Gaada has been awarded a small grant from Creative Scotland through their Go See Share fund to visit visual arts charity, Project Ability in Glasgow.
Shetland Wool Week 2019
Reflecting on the overwhelmingly positive response to Gaada’s first workshops for Shetland Wool Week…
Gaada at Art Licks Weekend, London 2019
We are excited to announce that as part of the 2019 Art Licks Weekend in London, Gaada will be unveiling a new ongoing peer initiative titled ERRATA
Studio visitor Maree Todd MSP sees #ArtInAction
This morning Gaada welcomed Maree Todd MSP to our studio in Burra Isle to share with her the role artists can play in developing dynamic community initiatives!
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) Membership
We are very proud to announce that Gaada has been confirmed as an associate member of Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS)!
Cultivating Communities @ a-n Assembly Aberdeen
At the beginning of July, we were very excited to be invited to take part in a-n Assembly Aberdeen.