Museum Professionals Insight Talk (14-18 yrs)

Hear from staff about their work in the world of the V&A. These talks will give insights into the museum’s objects, exhibitions and approach. They will introduce their collections from Theatre and Performance, Fashion, Digital Design, and the new V&A East museum in Stratford (opening 2024). Speakers will share their experience and expertise to give a glimpse into the day-to-day running of the global destination for art, design and performance. Young people attending will hear from the speakers before having a chance to ask questions and learn from decades of experience in the cultural and creative sector.

Consent form/Contact Form required. Read more for full details.

Speakers will include:
Gus Casely-Hayford (Director, V&A East)

Harriet Reed (Curator, Theatre and Performance)

Corinna Gardner (Senior Curator, Digital Design)

Connie Karol Burks (Curator, Fashion)

Donata Miller (Chair)

All activities are free but require booking. This tour is part of a study day is for 14–18-year-olds unaccompanied by an adult. Completed Parental/Guardian consent forms will be required from all attendees aged 14 - 16 years prior to the event. For attendees aged 17 - 18 years of age, you will need to complete an Emergency Contact Details Form only. Please download the Parental/Guardian Consent Form & Emergency Contact Form from this page, listed as 'Brochure'. Once complete, email to youngpeople@vam.ac.uk ahead of the event.

On the day, arrive at the Learning Centre Lobby at the start time of the event.