Edible art and one-woman show among successful projects for arts funding

Mareel café bar set to close three days a week due to staff shortages

11 November 2024

•Business

Another lost opportunity

2 October 2024

The fear of being publicly accountable

30 September 2024

Arts organisation should have funding clarity in coming months

28 September 2024

•Arts

Mareel cafe/bar to be shut most of the week

23 September 2024

•Business

Amused and puzzled

21 September 2024

A large red and white research vessel is docked at an industrial harbor, with several buildings, shipping containers, and equipment in the background.

MPA warning, harbour traffic, beer shortlisted and more…

20 August 2024

Black and white photo of a dilapidated building with a collapsed roof and scattered debris, featuring a toppled excavator in the foreground.

Knab demolition photos, young fiddler, visiting 223 islands and more …

16 April 2024

Island art manifesto advocates ‘transformative change’

27 January 2024

•Arts

A woman is sitting in the woods with an acoustic guitar.

Heidi & Boo set to offer sublime evening of song at Mareel

Irish singer and songwriting great team up for tour-closing show

29 November 2023

•Arts

Arts agency launches customer survey

Shetland Arts has also said ‘changed is needed’ as the organisation looks to overcome challenges

31 October 2023

•Arts

Firefighters posing with community members during a check presentation ceremony at the fire station.

Fundraising cheque, young writer mentor, storytelling and more…

11 October 2023

Local creative community seeks talks with Shetland Arts

11 September 2023

•Arts

Two individuals with blond hair sit in a pink convertible car against a bright blue sky. The person driving is smiling and wearing sunglasses and colorful attire. The passenger looks at the driver.

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September cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

8 September 2023

Has Shetland Arts lost its way?

7 September 2023

Two men in formal wear: one in focus holding a handgun, looking at the camera; the other out of focus, standing with a hand to his forehead.

Screenplay: A blessing and a curse – how it feels to be the ‘real’ James Bond

4 September 2023

•Reviews

‘No requirement for questions to be taken’ Shetland Arts says in response to democracy deficit accusations

1 September 2023

•Arts

A black-and-white photo of an unidentified male boxer in a fighting stance, wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Screenplay film festival kicks off on Tuesday

27 August 2023

•Entertainment

Arts agency introduces voluntary redundancy scheme in bid to reduce costs

The organisation has identified that it needs to make total savings of more than £300k

17 August 2023

•Arts

A docked ferry at a pier with yellow railings under a cloudy sky. The pier features walkways, equipment, and a lifebuoy in the foreground.

Cabin space demand, new crofting chair, fiddle concerts and more…

9 August 2023

A man in a suit and hat stands in front of a large mechanical device, illuminated by fiery, orange light with wires and components visible.

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August cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

4 August 2023

•Features

A magazine titled "Screen Play" rests on a wooden surface. The cover shows a person in a dark cloak using an old-fashioned camera. Event dates listed: 29 August - 3 September 2023.

Screenplay programme revealed: Last hurrah for Kathy, Mark and Linda

2 August 2023

•Arts

Four people are pictured above a scene of a ship sailing towards an island at sunset. The central figure holds a pistol and has a red bandana.

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July cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

9 July 2023

One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

Gig-goers asked to collect wristbands before Tall Ships concerts

6 July 2023

•Entertainment

Metal whale sculptures of various sizes mounted on thin rods are displayed on a wooden plank against a textured, dark blue wooden wall.

Second summer showcase coming to Bonhoga

21 June 2023

•Arts

Side-by-side portrait of two men. The man on the left is shown in black and white, wearing a casual jacket. The man on the right, in color, has curly hair and a beard, with percussion instruments behind him.

Young folk invited to get jamming with pro musicians

13 June 2023

•Arts

A mermaid with long flowing hair sits on a rock underwater surrounded by various sea creatures. An older man with a trident and a spectral figure look on in the background.

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June cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

1 June 2023

Two women smiling and holding a tray of assorted cupcakes in a bright, modern cafe with a wooden interior and menu board in the background.

Pride website, cakes aplenty, ferry survey and climate festival

28 May 2023

A well-lit gallery room showcases various artworks, including textiles and ceramic pieces, displayed on white pedestals and shelves with a teal accent wall in the background.

Summer exhibition opens at Bonhoga

24 May 2023

•Arts

Arts agency apologises for Tall Ships ticket queues as events sell out

Nearly 14,000 tickets were sold in just seven hours – with all three Holmsgarth events now sold out

12 May 2023

•Arts

Abba tribute band performing at Holmsgarth last time the Tall Ships visited Lerwick in 2011.

‘Unprecedented demand’ for Tall Ships tickets

12 May 2023

•Entertainment

Short films wanted for Screenplay’s Home Made event

15 April 2023

•Arts

Fuel u-turn, New Life response, Shetland Noir cards, cabinet reshuffle and more…

29 March 2023

Three people seated indoors; the person on the left holds a drum, the center person holds a cello, and the person on the right holds a guitar.

Multi-cultural music project set to launch with three concerts

27 March 2023

•Arts

Two black-and-white photographs: on the left, a seated man and a standing woman pose; on the right, an elderly man sitting near a fireplace with a cat looking into the fire.

A celebration of lace knitting – broadcast live

20 March 2023

•Arts

A small, see-through structure with various information panels stands in front of a large building with colorful art above the entrance.

Folk encouraged to become members of new tool library

Shetland Arts – which runs the project – has also announced a jazz gig at Mareel

18 March 2023

•Community

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February cinema highlights at Mareel

9 February 2023

UHA viewing figures, special freight sailing, Shell profits, water charges and more…

2 February 2023