Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence – Leanne Moden | 2 May – 3 October 2026
Leanne is a poet, theatremaker, and educator based in Nottinghamshire.
Creating work that is thoughtful and playful, Leanne uses rhyme, rhythm, humour, and storytelling to make important issues accessible. She has performed across the UK and Europe, published two collections of poetry, and written two theatre shows.
As our seventh artist-in-residence, Leanne will be working with community groups and museum visitors to tell stories through writing and performance. She will also be taking inspiration from local history, collecting ideas to create a series of multimedia poems and tall tales.
About Our Artist in Residence Programme
Our Open Doors Artist in Residence programme offers talented creatives a chance to develop their practice and collaborate with diverse communities across Newark and Sherwood.
Ranging from visual arts to writing, performance, and digital media, past artists in residence have been inspired by our local heritage and museum collections, bringing new perspectives and making a meaningful impact—both on museum visitors and the wider community.
Based in the studio at the National Civil War Centre, visitors can drop by between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, to check out their work in progress, or try their hand at the independent creative activities left out for visitors to enjoy.