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We’re delighted to share that Issue 16 of Iconnect Magazine, our Autumn 2026 edition, is out.

Help protect the future of conservation skills

The Private Practice Group is looking for new members to join our committee. Apply today!

Read about our reflections on the past year and the invaluable work of our members to continue championing the conservation profession.

Join us this December for a special evening of celebration, connection and community at the Icon Winter Reception 2026.

The Icon team recently attended the preview of Two Centuries Here, a major new exhibition marking UCL's 200th anniversary and bringing together extraordinary objects from across the university's museums and collections.

Save the date and call for abstracts for 'Don’t Panic! Managing Hazardous Materials in Collections and Museums'

RICHeS is the UK's Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science, providing access to advanced facilities, collections and expertise. The RICHeS Access Fund is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

What does it take to care for the objects, archives, buildings and collections that tell our shared stories?

National Museums NI is inviting tenders from Icon Accredited Conservator-Restorers (ACRs) and equivalent suppliers for the conservation of four historic maritime vessels. The £400,000 contract offers a major opportunity to help safeguard Northern Ireland's maritime heritage. Applications close 22 September 2026.

What happens when conservation steps out from behind the scenes? A new publication, Putting Conservation on Display, will explore how heritage professionals communicate the care of collections, buildings, monuments, sites and living traditions to public audiences around the world.

Sustainability and Cultural Heritage Conservator awarded 2026 Plowden Medal for transforming the profession

Award celebrates excellence in training tomorrow’s stained-glass conservation professionals.

We're pleased to announce that the Icon Photography Prize 2026, generously supported by Getty Images, is now open for entries

Icon is delighted to welcome Accredited paintings conservator and Constable expert Sarah Cove ACR to deliver Icon’s 2026 Annual Lecture.