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Exciting opportunity for creative practitioners to engage with special collections at the National Art Library via a VARI Creative Fellowship
Overview
Salary £14000 - £19000
Location Cromwell Road, London
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The V&A Research Institute (VARI), supported by the National Art Library (NAL) and Archives team, is a leading institute in art and design. Experiencing unprecedented growth, it offers vast opportunities to engage with diverse clients across the nation.
Role Summary
- An opportunity for an independent creative practitioner for a 9-month VARI Creative Fellowship.
- Work closely with Library and Research colleagues to explore and introduce new approaches to engage with the National Art Library's collections.
- Stipend of £14,000 for 9 months, alongside a production/public engagement budget of up to £5,000.
Role Requirements
- Candidates should be creative practitioners working in any medium within the art and design community.
- Interest in exploring library collections as part of their creative practice is essential.
Application Process Details
- The application closes on Monday 16 June 2025.
- Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 2 July 2025.
The V&A Research Institute (VARI), National Art Library (NAL) and Archives team at the V&A is looking for an independent creative practitioner to help us explore new ways of engaging with the National Art Library's special collections and members of the public. We welcome applications for a 9-month VARI Creative Fellowship from creative practitioners working in any medium within the art and design community. We would like to hear from you if you are interested in exploring library collections as part of your creative practice. With the VARI Creative Fellowship 2025-26, we invite you to work closely with Library and Research colleagues to shine a new light on the collections of the National Art Library through your creative practice. Fellowship stipend: £14,000 for 9 months (equivalent to an average of 2 days/week) Production/public engagement budget: up to £5,000 Closing date: Monday 16 June 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 2 July 2025 The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
