The Tru Vue Conservation & Exhibition Grant: Information session with Tru Vue and Icon

Applications for the Tru Vue Conservation & Exhibition Grant Scheme are now open!

We are looking for projects that will:

Conserve and protect an object or objects already on display.

Or

Enable an object that is not currently on display to be conserved and made accessible to visitors in a safe way.

The grant scheme has two components:

• Materials supplied by Tru Vue (value estimated up to £4,000)
• Funding to cover the materials, supplies and/or support needed to deliver the project

Grantees receive both the cash grant and the Tru Vue materials.

Find out more here.

Dr Jennifer Booth, Andrew Haycock, and Luisa Bassetto will be joining from Tru Vue:

Dr. Jennifer Booth has a background in archaeological science having participated in fieldwork projects in the U.K., Turkey, Iran, and Egypt. Subsequent to a BSc in Archaeology and MA in Principles of Conservation, both at University College London, Jennifer undertook an AHRC sponsored collaborative doctoral award project with The University of Oxford and The British Museum. Jennifer joined Tru Vue in 2013 as the International Museum and Conservation Liaison before moving to Chicago in 2017 to lead the Fine Art & Museums team.

Andrew Haycock, based in Cardiff, Wales, is the International Museum and Conservation Liaison for Northern and Southern Europe, Türkiye, and United Arab Emirates. He completed his BSc degree in Geology and MSc in Applied Environmental Geology at Cardiff University. Prior to joining Tru Vue, Andrew spent 20 years as Curator / Collections Manager in the Natural Sciences department at National Museum Wales specializing in rocks, minerals and meteorites. Working with varied natural history collections, Andrew has also worked closely with the Conservation, Art, Archaeology and Exhibitions departments to broaden his museum skills and best practice. During his time with the museum, Andrew completed his AMA (Associateship of the Museums Association) and undertook scientific outreach advocating museums and collections to a wide range of audiences.

Luisa Bassetto is the International Museum and Conservation Liaison for Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East. She completed her Master’s degree in Art Management and Conservation from Queen’s University, and a degree in Museum and Heritage Studies from the Reinwardt Academy. She has worked as a curator and conservator at the National Archives of Rio de Janeiro and the Textile Museum of Canada. Prior to joining Tru Vue, she completed art residence programs specializing in textiles and fiber arts in Iceland, Senegal, and Italy. In addition, she has significant experience in community engagement projects, educational programs, and cultural interventions in Brazil and Canada. This diverse background allows her to provide a holistic perspective as a liaison, fostering collaborations and promoting the preservation of cultural heritage.