An Art Restorer, or Art Conservator, repairs or restores various pieces of fine artwork. Their duties include assessing artwork, treating art pieces and recordkeeping.
A Art Restorer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Art Restorer should be able to execute:
- Examining each piece to assess its condition and restoration needs
- Applying treatments to repair and preserve the artwork
- Working with scientists and other Art Restorers to decide on the proper treatment
- Learning about the latest restoration methods
- Creating estimates to restore and preserve artwork for private clients
- Recording information about the artwork’s condition and treatments used
- Advising curators and other organization staff members on restoring and handling artwork
- Controlling the environment to prevent damage or deterioration
A competitive Art Restorer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Experience as a fine artist or in studying fine art
- Collaboration skills to work with curators, scientists and other organization staff members
- Knowledge of art restoration and preservation techniques
- Careful handling skills and gentle hands to protect the artwork
- Scientific background
- Ability to develop and maintain processes for handling artwork
- Written and verbal communication skills to work with other team members and publish research on projects
