Get involved
Be part of Lerwick 28
There are lots of ways to be part of Lerwick 28. Whether you live in Shetland, run an organisation, have an idea for a project, or simply want to support the bid, we’d love to hear from you.
Have your say
This is a shared bid and we want to hear from as many people as possible.
As people complete the survey, we’ll regularly update our website and socials with the ideas, hopes and ambitions coming through from the surveys and how it will influence our bid.
Stay Connected
Sign up for updates about the bid, opportunities, events and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Show your support
Pick up Lerwick 28 posters, badges and stickers from Mareel and help us make the campaign visible around Lerwick and Shetland.
Apply for a Commission
We are inviting artists, creatives, organisations and producers from Shetland, across the UK and internationally to propose ambitious ideas for Lerwick 28. There will be smaller commissioning pots made available to creatives living and working in Shetland of up to £20K and a commissioning pot managed by a Young Person’s Panel.
Deadline: 16th of October
Commission opportunities include:
- 3 × £200,000 commissions – Finalists will be selected by the commissioning panel, with a public vote taking place beforehand to provide an advisory view before the panel makes its final decision.
- 3 × £100,000 commissions
- 3 × £50,000 commissions
Become a Partner
We want to work with organisations, communities, businesses, festivals, schools, artists and cultural partners in Shetland, across the UK and internationally.
Partnerships are about creating something together to broadcast to the wider UK and build relationships that last beyond 2028.
Help choose the programme
The commissioning panel will be made up of the Liaisons, Bid Director, Director of Creativity & Impact and Production Manager from Shetland Arts. We will also be recruiting for 2 paid roles who will make up the panel. Sign up for updates to hear about these opportunities.
Whether you complete the survey, share a post, put up a poster, join a panel or create something for the programme, you’re helping shape the future of Lerwick 28 and getting us one step closer to winning £3m.