Special Interest Group

Conservation is a diverse profession in which most practitioners specialise in a particular field. Our members can join Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs are run by volunteer convenors with support from AICCM National Council and assistance from other interested members.

They organise networking meet-ups, specialist talks (online and in person), workshops, symposiums and contribute articles to the National Newsletter. They allow conservation and allied professionals to continue to develop expertise and connections through knowledge sharing in areas of specialisation. They welcome suggestions for future events and activities.

To participate in a SIG, update your ‘Areas of interest’ in the ‘Directory listing’ section of the members portal. Log in to the portal and select ‘update my details’. This will ensure you are contacted about upcoming SIG events and activities.

For general enquiries, contact the SIG Co-ordinator

Book and Paper

Book and Paper

The Book and Paper Special Interest Group represents conservators from a wide variety of backgrounds who share a common interest ...
Conservation Framers

Conservation Framers

The Conservation Framers Special Interest Group (CF-SIG) represents a diverse group of conservation and conservation-adjacent professionals working with artworks and ...
Conservation Science

Conservation Science

The Conservation Science Special Interest Group brings together materials conservation practitioners and scientific researchers who focus on the scientific study ...
Currently Inactive SIGs

Currently Inactive SIGs

Antarctic Special Interest GroupExhibitions Special Interest Group Gilded Object Conservation Sculpture, Monuments and Outdoor Cultural Material (SMOCM) Special Interest GroupWet ...
Emerging Conservators

Emerging Conservators

Established in 2016, the AICCM Emerging Conservators SIG connects students, graduates and new professionals with the established cultural materials conservation ...
Rhino ribs

Natural Science

Natural Science Collections Conservation encompasses the preservation and care of the diverse materials that make up natural science collections worldwide ...
Objects

Objects

The Objects Special Interest Group (SIG) encompasses the conservation of a broad range of three-dimensional cultural and historic material. Media ...
Paintings

Paintings

The Paintings Special Interest Group brings together AICCM members with a shared passion for painted surfaces in all their forms ...
2025 AICCM Conference Panel 'OL PORO WOK BUNG WAINTAIM LO CONSERVATION'

Papua New Guinea SIG

The Papua New Guinea Special Interest Group (PNG SIG) supports the development of conservation practice in Papua New Guinea and ...
Photon

Photon

The PHOTON SIG was started to promote the conservation of photographic materials in Australia, an area distinct from other conservation ...
Preventive Conservation

Preventive Conservation

The Preventive Conservation Special Interest Group (SIG) represents the interests of those who work with the storage and display environment ...
Textiles

Textiles

The Textiles Special Interest Group (TSIG) is a professional network committed to advancing the field of textile conservation in Australia ...
Time-based and Digital

Time-based and Digital

The Time-based and Digital Special Interest Group* represents a diverse community of conservators, preservation specialists and cultural practice professionals dedicated ...