Icon is excited to announce a free workshop for industrial conservators, held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. As the UK’s industrial conservation sector faces a skills gap, with many experienced professionals nearing retirement, the need to train and accredit new conservators is critical.

Join us for Student Month 2024 —your opportunity to explore exciting resources, connect with professionals, and boost your career.

Icon has partnered with the Chartered Institute for Architectural Technologists, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists to develop 'The Arc'.

The award was presented at the Royal Warrant Holders Association offices, London on 25 September

A tribute by Clare Meredith

Icon Northern Ireland Launches!

What skills do conservators need, and which skills do we contribute to society?

From 6-15 September 2024, dive into the world of conservation during Heritage Open Days.

Ever wonder what it takes to bring centuries-old treasures into the spotlight?

In 2022 two large oil canvas paintings, ‘St Ives Harbour’ and ‘Portrait of Captain Josiah Thomas’ by Cornish artist William Cox were conserved and put on public display thanks to funding from the Tru Vue® Conservation and Exhibition Grant Scheme. 

Dana Goodburn-Brown ACR talks to Icon about her work as an archaeological conservator and involving the local community in her projects.

Icon Member Dr Marieanne Davy Ball ACR, an ethnographic conservator and researcher, raises her concerns about the handling and storage of poison darts.   

We had a great time at the Icon24 Conference: Conservation for Change on 2 and 3 July at the Royal Geographical Society in London! It was the highlight of our year, packed with energy, inspiration, and collaboration.

Lorraine Finch ACR shares an excerpt from her book, Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage, to highlight how small changes can help us to work and live more sustainably  

Icon Member Sophie Reddington ACR, an independent painting conservator shared her experience of preserving the 18th-century painting.

The Admonitions Scroll is an eighth-century Chinese painting on silk currently on display at the British Museum. Icon member Keeley Wilson gives a behind-the-scenes look at the preventive conservation of this significant artwork.