Caroline Pegum

Experience

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  Office of Public Works

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Researcher, Writer, Curator

  Author of 'Building for Government: the architecture of State buildings 1900-2000' (Office of Public Works, 2000).Co-author with David Griffin, 'Leinster House 1744-2000: an architectural history' (Office of Public Works and the Irish Architectural Archive, 2000).

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  English Heritage

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Curatorial Assistant
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  Christie's

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Evening Sale Administrator, Impressionist and Modern Art Department
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  National Portrait Gallery

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2023

  Researcher/Co-ordinator, Understanding British Portraits professional network

  'Understanding British Portraits' is an active network with free membership for professionals working with British portraits including curators, museum learning professionals, researchers, academics and conservators. The network aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of portraits in all media in British collections, for the benefit of future research, exhibitions, interpretation, display and learning programmes.The network is led by the National Portrait Gallery, the National Trust, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, and Bristol Museums Galleries & Archives.The role of Researcher/Co-ordinator includes organising and delivering an annual programme of seminars and private collection visits; updating and developing the network website; co-ordinating expertise and collection mapping; drafting funding applications; and managing an annual bursary scheme to enable museum professionals to develop their portrait specialism.www.britishportraits.org.uk Show less

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  National Army Museum

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Museum Collections volunteer, Fine & Decorative Art Department
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  Office of Public Works

  Jan 2022 - now

  Editorial Manager

  ‘Irish Heritage Studies. The annual research journal of the Office of Public Works’ is published in association with Gandon Editions. The journal will showcase original critical research rooted in the substantial portfolio of material culture in the care of, or managed by, the OPW: built heritage; historic, artistic, literary and scientific collections; the national and international histories associated with these places and objects; and its own long organisational history. Papers will contribute to a deeper understanding of this important collection of national heritage, and investigate new perspectives on aspects of its history. The journal is designed for a broad public, specialist and professional readership.We welcome submissions on a rolling basis (deadline for volume one is 15 December 2023), and the first volume is due to be published in spring 2025. https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/irish-heritage-studies/ Show less