Artists, makers, creatives, companies and organisations from Shetland, across the UK and internationally are invited to propose ambitious new cultural work for Lerwick 28.
Closing date: 16 Oct 2026
Lerwick (Shetland Islands) 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.
They are currently planning nine principal commissions: one commission at each of three values within each of three chapters of 2028.
- Up to £200,000
- Up to £100,000
- Up to £50,000
Who can apply?
Artists and makers, 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.
This is a light-touch Expression of Interest, not a full application. At this stage the team want to understand the strength of your idea, how it helps tell a story, who it involves, what difference it could make and whether there is a credible route to delivering it at the scale proposed.
You do not need to have every partner, production detail or budget line confirmed before you apply.
Disclaimer:
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