Supporting the creative sector

We will encourage development and diversification of the creative sector in Shetland, working with delivery partners to derive economic opportunities from creative practice, and supporting those looking to turn their creative ideas into sustainable businesses.

The council continued to provide match funding to Shetland Arts Development Agency to fund the Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards, a partnership that also involves Creative Scotland. This scheme supports visual artists and craft makers in their creative development through the provision of small bursaries of £500 (for emerging artists) or £750 (for established artists).