Hi there
Hi, I'm Tara
I'm a London-based storyteller and museum professional working regularly in the mediums of poetry, design, photography, and spoken word.
I am also an ethnographic anthropologist interested in the emotional and community value of local pubs.
I hold a Master's Degree in Museum and Gallery Studies from Kingston University. While there I excelled with my innovative creative practice and was awarded the Prize for Outstanding Creative Practice, graduating with a mark of 70+ for each module.
I also hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Kent.
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I have worked with:
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Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation, Assemblage Collective, Brooklands Museum, Camden Events Service, Cancer Research UK, Chapterhouse Press, The Charterhouse, David Bowie Fan Charity Event, Dissonance Magazine, fotosynthesis, Freemasons' Hall, The Freud Museum, Kingston Students Union, Kingston University, Lauderdale House, Museum of London, The Open Collab, The Poetry Society, Pizza Express Live, Ruby Violet Ice Cream Parlours, Taschtastic blog, What’s on the Red Carpet
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I support:
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Artbattle London, Assemblage Collective, Charlie + Jake, Chapterhouse Press, David Bowie Fan Charity Event, Fotosynthesis, Taschtastic Blog, The Open Collab
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Awards
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Winner of the prize for Outstanding Creative Practice in Museum and Gallery Studies. Awarded for work on my dissertation project.
Kingston University 2020
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Featured on BBC radio London Upload spot in January 2021
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Gold Award at Kingston University for involvement in University life and beyond, 2020
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Presented at the Major Project Symposium Kingston University. Presented on Masters Dissertation 'Pubology'. 2020
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Winner, Fireworks Category, Lord Mayors Show, 2018
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Gold+ Award, Kent University, for over 451 hours of voluntary action, 2017
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Graduated from Kent University Paris Summer School 2017
Qualifications
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MA, Museum and Gallery Studies, Kingston School of Art, First Class.
BA, English and American Literature with Creative Writing, University of Kent, Upper Second Class.