Shetland Arts Development Agencygrant
Shetland Arts Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) 2026/27
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers living in Shetland or with a studio in Shetland, at any career stage.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting creative and professional development, from training and mentoring to residencies, equipment, research, and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000, with applicants choosing the level that fits their proposed activity.
- Key Requirements: Email a completed application form, artist CV, examples of work (6 images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound), optional letter of support, and equalities monitoring form to Sanne Brock.
DeadlineTuesday, October 20, 2026
AwardFixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000
LocationShetland Islands
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual art, Craft
Application notesDownload the Shetland application form, guidance and checklist from the page. Email the completed form and supporting material to Sanne Brock (sanne.brock@shetlandarts.org) by 5pm on the deadline (Autumn: 20 October 2026; Winter: 2 February 2027); hard-copy material is not accepted. Supporting material: artist CV, optional letter of confirmation/support (e.g. from a residency or exhibition host), 6 high-quality images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound, and an anonymous equalities monitoring form. Activities must start at least 8 weeks after the application deadline. The Creative Project Manager can advise but is not involved in decisions.
Contactsanne.brock@shetlandarts.org
Shetland Arts Development Agency
Organization based in Lerwick