Claire Irvine

Claire Irvine

Project Conservator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Frame Conservation Manager at the National Portrait Gallery

  • Education

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      2003 - 2004
      Foundation Studies in Art and Design Fine Art
    • University of Lincoln

      2004 - 2007
      BA (Hons) Conservation and Restoration Studies
  • Experience

    • Manchester Art Gallery

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Project Conservator
    • Guildhall Art Gallery

      Sept 2008 - Aug 2009
      ICON Frame Conservation Intern

      Conservation Treatment Proposals and ReportsExtensive Conservation Treatments Condition Surveys Object PhotographyExhibition Installations and Interpretation

    • National Portrait Gallery

      Sept 2009 - now

      Key Accountabilities: Lead Conservator for Loans programme, undertaking assessments, recommendations and treatments where necessary. Managing workflow and maintaining documentation.Lead Conservator for exhibitions installations and deinstallations, undertaking condition checks, providing condition assessments and treatment recommendations and undertaking conservation documentation.Supporting the Displays Programme.Providing guidance and advice to the Curatorial and Exhibitions teams when necessary.Undertaking high level conservation treatments and research.Undertaking structural conservation treatments.Assisting in the delivery of exceptional projects, for example ‘Inspiring People’.Managing Project conservators as required.Co-ordinating and managing the Arts Society volunteers.Undertaking conservation projects off site based at Regional Partner sites and storage facilities.Supporting the Preventive Conservation programme.Main ting and following applicable Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines and risk assessments.Acting as mentor for conservation studio placements and interns.Known Consignor Security trained - handling and prep of Secure Cargo.Promoting sustainable working practices and reducing the environmental impact of the Gallery;s operations in line with its Sustainability Statement.First Aid trained. Show less

      • Frame Conservation Manager

        May 2024 - now
      • Frame Conservator

        Jul 2011 - May 2024
      • Assistant Frame Conservator

        Sept 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Icon (Institute of Conservation)

      Oct 2013 - Jan 2019

      Co Chair of the Gilding & Decorative Surfaces Group Committee Secretary of the Gilding & Decorative Surfaces Group Committee Member of the Gilding & Decorative Surfaces Group

      • Co Chair

        Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
      • Secretary

        Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
      • Committee Member

        Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Known Consignor - Level 5 v2.1

      Training Link Europe Ltd
      Jan 2021
    • Dichloromethane (DCM) Training for Conservators

      Health and Safety Executive
      Mar 2018