Conservators in Private Practice

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• Conservators in Private Practice

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• Conservation Practices

Welcome to the Conservators in Private Practice (CIPP) Specialty Group wiki. CIPP advocates for and supports conservation professionals that work in or own private businesses. The mission of CIPP is to improve and support the business practices of members; disseminate business and professional information; and encourage business education, study and research by and for its members.

Conservators in private practice come from all specialization areas and serve private collectors, corporations, museums, universities, institutions, and governmental agencies. CIPP provides a forum for private conservators to exchange information, suggestions, and tips on running private practice conservation businesses. CIPP members can access the Community Discussion platform, as well as exclusive Digital Library resources.

Current CIPP Leadership:

• Chair (2024-2025): Jennifer Bullock
• Program Chair (2025-2026): Johanna Pinney
• Assistant Program Chair (2025-2026): Eric Thomas
• Secretary/Treasurer (2024-2026): Emily Min-Mander

Visit Conservators in Private Practice Home Page on the AIC website for more information. See also Business Practices for Conservators page.

To contribute to the CIPP Wiki, please contact the CIPP Wiki coordinator to get a username or send in your contribution. Use the CIPP Blank Template for guidance when creating new pages. Please read the AIC wiki user guidelines for more information on this resource and how you can contribute. CIPP Wiki is currently in development and most areas need volunteers. We invite contributions from colleagues throughout AIC.

Establishing a Private Practice

• Business Structures
• Business Planning
• Licensing and Legal Requirements
• Operational and Administrative Considerations
• Insurance and Risk Management

Workspace and Workflow Setup

• Studio/Lab Setup
• Documentation Setup
• Onsite Toolkit & Mobile Setup

Financial and Wellbeing Management

• Accounting and Budgeting
• Healthcare, Maternity Leave, Childcare and Planning for Retirement
• Pricing Conservation Services
• Grant Writing and Funding

Certifications and Professional Development

• Certifications, Memberships & Accreditations
• Continued Education
• Mentorship and Networking
• Public Engagement

Ethics of/in Private Practice

• Ethics of/in Private Practice

History of CIPP

• History of CIPP

Copyright 2026. The CIPP Wiki is a publication of the Conservators in Private Practice (CIPP) Specialty Group of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC). Publication does not endorse nor recommend any business practices, methods, resources, or services described herein. Please keep in mind that this wiki is a work in progress and is frequently updated. Cite this page: Conservators in Private Practice Specialty Group. 2026. "Conservators in Private Practice." American Institute for Conservation (AIC). Accessed [MONTH DAY YEAR]. https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Conservators_in_Private_Practice