Poetry, community, and celebration! ✨🌿

I had the pleasure of volunteering with The Poetry Archive at the launch of the Poetry of South Asia Collection during the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival London 2025 💛

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of supporting this project remotely as a Research & Data Management Volunteer — cataloguing poets, building archival spreadsheets, and helping to shape digital access to the collection. It’s been an incredible opportunity to expand my portfolio and take steps toward a career in archives and heritage after university.

🧐 Insight Gained and Skills Developed:

• 📚 Enhanced understanding of how cultural events engage diverse audiences through talks, workshops, and performances.

• 🗣️ Developed communication and visitor support skills while assisting attendees and guiding them across venues.

• 🎭 Gained insight into how storytelling and literature can be used as tools for community engagement and interpretation.

• 🏛️ Observed event logistics and planning, transferable to museum programming and public engagement.

• 🤝 Strengthened collaboration and adaptability by working with staff, volunteers, and guest speakers in a fast-paced environment.

Stage View of The Poetry of South Asia Collection

Stage View of The Poetry of South Asia Collection

Stage View of The Poetry of South Asia Collection

Stage View of The Poetry of South Asia Collection

Stage View of The Poetry of South Asia Collection

Poetry of South Asia business card.

31/05/2025

This experience developed my understanding of curatorial decision-making and exhibition process, skills I aim to expand as I pursue work in collections and archiving.

A huge thank you to the curatorial team and everyone who made the day so meaningful 💫

🌏 Check out the Poetry of South Asia Collection Webpage

🗃️ Check out my Archival and Collections Project Page

🖼️ Check out my Exhibition Project Page

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