Welcome to the Private Practice Group’s first blog post! We look forward to sharing a range of content with you such as future event plans, interviews with private practitioners and articles relating to work in private practice.
Who We Are
Icon’s Private Practice Group committee is made up of a team of conservators working in private practice in the UK in a wide range of specialisms. We meet online several times per year, where we discuss ways to develop the group and meet the needs of our fellow private practitioners.
The Private Practice Group is dedicated to supporting conservator-restorers working as freelancers or in private practice. We are committed to encouraging public engagement with cultural heritage through a variety of events, including in-person and online talks, and tours of studios and workshops.
The Group Will:
- Represent the voices of independent conservators/conservation practices within the conservation profession and wider heritage community.
- Provide a platform for independent conservators/conservation practices to contribute to debates on relevant issues including professional standards, policy, education and wellbeing.
- Promote the values and benefits of independent practitioners/practices to users of their services.
- Provide a network for independent practitioners/practices to share best practice, nurture and facilitate collaboration, foster commercial resilience and growth, and develop new ideas.
- Support independent practitioners/practices by using its collective resources and strength to access information, guidance, and support not usually available to individual businesses.
Our committee has many ideas for the Group, and we hope to see you at one of our future events!