Conservation and collection care have become ever more important as collections held by museums and other organisations are increasingly made accessible to the public. Deirdre Mulley is an authority on conservation and collection care specialising in general preservation audits and specialised training for museum staff and volunteers. Deirdre brings her extensive experience in assisting a diverse range of private collectors, museums, art galleries, historic homes, churches and other institutions in ensuring their collections will be conserved for future generations.
Deirdre has a pragmatic and holistic approach to conservation and collection care. This approach is applied to design solutions that are cost effective and for the long-term. Her services include general preservation audits and long-term conservation planning, project management of conservation projects and providing training courses tailored for specific requirements. Click here for more information about Deirdre's services.
Deirdre Mulley was educated at UCW Aberystwyth, The University of Edinburgh, Gateshead Technical College and the Courtauld Institute followed by a studentship at the Tate Gallery. She has previously run the studio at The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood and a conservation advisory service for South Eastern Museums Service. She is a PACR Accredited Conservator, by Icon, the professional body for conservation in the UK.
Deirdre is fully insured with Zurich Insurance Group (Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, etc.). Further information about this policy is available.
ICON (Institute of Conservation)
Museums Association
ICON Conservation Register
MLA (Museums Libraries & Archives)