Sophie Robinson, a current practice based Phd student at Royal Holloway and past student on the MA in Poetic Practice and BA in English Literature at Royal Holloway, has been awarded the post of poet in residence at the V&A.
The new and innovative Museum Residency Programme at the V&A gives designers, writers, makers, musicians and artists of all kinds the opportunity to have a studio in the museum for six months. Using these studios as a base, residents have access to the V&A's unique resources including the extensive collections, curatorial and conservation expertise, practical art, design and digital media workshops in the Sackler Centre and experienced educational and outreach staff. Residents use these resources to develop their careers, carry out research, make new work and acquire or increase their experience of working with the public. Residents will hold Open Studios sessions for visitors to the Museum to see and discuss their work in progress.
