Shetland Artists' Retreat

In celebration of pioneering electronic music composer, Daphne Oram’s Centenary, the Oram Awards and the PRS Members’ Fund are launching a new initiative to past and present winners of the awards to support mental health and wellbeing.

The joint program will offer 10 Oram artists, who are eligible PRS members, a flat rate bursary of £500 per person to facilitate a stay at The Weaving Shed Gallery and Airbnb between November 2025 and March 2026.

What’s included:

A maximum stay of two weeks
Sole use of the one-bed airbnb (free of charge)
Use of the gallery space to set up a studio set up (PA provided)
Gallery space can be used to create, rehearse work and perform work
Opportunity to perform or run a workshop for the local community in the gallery space.

Points to Note:

Applications will be dealt with on a first come first served basis
No further costs will be covered
Evidence of booking required
Reimbursement will be made on production of travel booking confirmation
Successful applicants will be responsible for all insurance
An evaluation form will be requested post-break.

Eligibility criteria

You must have been a member of PRS for Music for 7 years or have earned £500 in royalties
Funding available for Oram Award alumni only
You could not otherwise afford a short break.

Application form

Please complete the application form to apply for support. Once your completed form has been reviewed, you will be contacted by our team.

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