ICON Photographic Materials Group

ICON Photographic Materials Group Welcome to the page for the Icon Photographic Materials Group, a subgroup of the Institute of Conservation (Icon).

Lightning Talks round 2!It’s that time of year again-do you have a recent project or research you’d like to share with t...
12/10/2026

Lightning Talks round 2!

It’s that time of year again-do you have a recent project or research you’d like to share with the photographic conservation community? Our second Lightning Talks event of the year will take place online on December 10th, 3pm GMT.

Abstract submissions due Sunday Nov 15th:

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A wonderful review from one of our attendees of the workshop on separating flood damaged photographs held in August! :
05/10/2026

A wonderful review from one of our attendees of the workshop on separating flood damaged photographs held in August! :

Rachel Wales ACR shares her experience of learning practical techniques for the recovery of flood-damaged photographs, highlighting the specialist skills that help preserve irreplaceable collections in the aftermath of disaster.

Three weeks to go! Register through the link below to book your spot.Join us in this webinar organised by the Photograph...
07/09/2026

Three weeks to go! Register through the link below to book your spot.

Join us in this webinar organised by the Photographic Materials group to discover “Fotografias Perdurables,” a collaborative website launched in August 2026. This initiative has brought together Photograph Conservation professionals from around the world to make high-quality resources accessible in Spanish:

From Concept To Community: Building A Digital Platform That Fosters Knowledge And Collaboration.

Save the date! September 25th, 6pm BST:Have you ever wondered how much work is behind some of the reference materials an...
12/08/2026

Save the date! September 25th, 6pm BST:

Have you ever wondered how much work is behind some of the reference materials and pages that you use in your daily practice?

Join us in this webinar organised by the Photographic Materials group to discover “Fotografias Perdurables,” a collaborative website launched in August 2026. This initiative has brought together Photograph Conservation professionals from around the world to make high-quality resources accessible in Spanish.

We hope that you will join us to discuss how to inspire, stay connected and share knowledge in the field of Photograph Conservation!

Booking through the link below 👇🏻

From Concept To Community: Building A Digital Platform That Fosters Knowledge And Collaboration.

Recording of the 2025 Lightning Talks event are now available online:
27/07/2026

Recording of the 2025 Lightning Talks event are now available online:

The event aimed to generate conversations and the exchanges of idea...

Heritage Open Days happens every year in England and celebrates heritage, community and history. It can offer cultural i...
25/07/2026

Heritage Open Days happens every year in England and celebrates heritage, community and history. It can offer cultural institutions, organisations and studios the chance to open their doors to the public to share what they do, and why it’s important in maintaining England’s diverse heritage.

What does this mean for conservators? It’s an opportunity to highlight your, or your studio/labs work and projects and shed light on the field of conservation and why it’s so important! On-site or online events can be organised. The theme this year is Everyday Histories, and takes place Sept. 11-20th. For more information on how to get involved, see the main website below. Heritage Open Days

Event registration deadline is August 13th:

The first step is to join our community for access to our resources and events. Don't worry, this doesn't commit you to running an event, it just sets you up for the festival cycle. 

Just a reminder that we’re still taking applications for four vacant committee roles! Join us and help promote photograp...
17/07/2026

Just a reminder that we’re still taking applications for four vacant committee roles! Join us and help promote photographic conservation globally.
Deadline extended to July 22nd:

Icon Photographic Materials Group

A few remaining places still available for the upcoming workshop on the recovery of flood damaged photographs, August 5-...
10/07/2026

A few remaining places still available for the upcoming workshop on the recovery of flood damaged photographs, August 5-6th at the National Archives. Learn practical and essential skills on how to salvage your photographic collections in the event of flooding or extreme water damage. Both members and non-members welcome!

Registration through the link below:

Floods have become a frequent occurrence in our lives, join us to learn about recovery.

Call for new Committee Members!We’re looking for four people to join our ICON committee in the roles of Administrative A...
06/07/2026

Call for new Committee Members!

We’re looking for four people to join our ICON committee in the roles of Administrative Assistant, Communications Officer, Events Assistant and Researcher.

If you’re interested in knowing more about any of these roles or sending an expression of interest, please email us at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Icon Photographic Materials Group brings together specialists working in the conservation and preservation of all photographic materials

Please join us August 5th-6th for a hands-on workshop on the recovery of flood damaged photographs. The event will take ...
01/07/2026

Please join us August 5th-6th for a hands-on workshop on the recovery of flood damaged photographs. The event will take place at The National Archives in Richmond, UK and space is limited to 11 participants, so be sure to register in good time!

Floods have become a frequent occurrence in our lives, join us to learn about recovery.

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Institute Of Conservation, Unit 3. G. 2, The Leathermarket, Weston Street
London
SE14PR

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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