V&A International Residency for Artists in the United Kingdom

The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) and Create are seeking nominations and applications for a three-month international residency based at Create’s Rabbits Road Institute in East London.

Applications from contemporary artists and designers who are interested in drawing on the V&A’s collections are welcomed to work within the vibrant community setting of the Rabbits Road Institute. This residency is open to applicants of any nationality based outside of the United Kingdom.

Resident swill be expected to:

[1] Carry out research, meet with or present ideas to V&A and Create staff and develop ideas for public program that draw on the V&A’s collections and connect with the work and ethos of the Rabbits Road Institute.

[2] Work with Create and engage with local audiences in Newham and East London through talks, workshops and/or displays.

[3] Present their research and work in progress both at Create and at the V&A South Kensington to museum staff and the general public.

[4] Develop an online presence for their practice on the V&A website, including blogging (technical support will be offered).

[5] Author a report on their research and findings that can be a contribution to VARI and Create’s activities.

VARI residents will be offered the following: 

[1] Desk space at the Rabbits Road Institute in Manor Park, Newham, with accommodation and a studio space at The White House in Dagenham.

[2] Technical support.

[3] Formal affiliation with VARI (V&A Research Institute) as part of the V&A’s Research and Collections Division.

[4] Appropriate introductions to other V&A residents, staff and departments.

[5] Access to relevant curatorial expertise and V&A collections.

[6] Temporary V&A Museum Security pass for the duration of the Residency.

This opportunity covers:

[1] A stipend of £6,500.

[2] A production/research/public engagement budget of £3,000.

[3] A standard return flight to London.

[4]  Accommodation.

Applicants must:

[1] Have an interest in researching and drawing on the V&A’s collections.

[2] Have an interest in working in research-led, experimental and community settings and a successful track record of working on collaborative projects.

[3] Have a strong track record of public presentation of their work.

[4] Have an understanding and desire to work collaboratively with both the public and the V&A community.

[5] Experience and sensitivity in engaging with different stakeholder groups.

[6] Have the ability to work independently.

[7] Be creative and professional in their work.

[8] Have a working knowledge of spoken and written English.