Shetland Arts
- Job Title: Commissioning Opportunity: Lerwick 28
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Summary
Job Description
Lerwick is shortlisted to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028. If successful, Lerwick 28 will use commissioning as one of the key ways to create ambitious new work.
We are currently planning nine principal commissions: one commission at each of three values within each of the three chapters of 2028.
Up to £200,000
Up to £100,000
Up to £50,000
If we are successful, there will be further commissioning opportunities announced up to £20,000 for smaller projects.
Job Requirements
Who can apply?
Artists, creatives, companies and organisations from Shetland, across the UK and internationally, including those with no existing relationship with the Lerwick 28 team.
Quality, originality and ambition will be expected at every scale. The experience and track record expected will be proportionate to the scale, complexity and financial value of the commission.
How to Apply
Before you apply: talk to us
You are welcome to arrange a short, informal conversation with Graeme Howell, Lerwick 28 Bid Director, before submitting an Expression of Interest.
The conversation can be used to clarify the brief, the commissioning process or the fit of your idea. It is not part of the assessment process and will not give an applicant an advantage. We cannot develop or write your proposal for you.
To arrange a conversation, email [email protected].
If the online form is not accessible to you, please use the same email address or ring 01595 743843 and ask for a call back to discuss an alternative way to submit.
This opportunity will close on the 16th of October 2026 at midnight.
- Contact email: [email protected]
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