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Today, there is an increased awareness towards conservation and restoration of those artifacts, which have withstood the test of the time. This has led to the emergence of specialized art restorers. Worldwide today there is a need for qualified professionals in the field of art restoration.
One is trained to a level to be able to work in museums, art galleries, or any area of museums service. Those intending to work on their own can pick up freelance assignments. However, to establish a name, one has to work initially under the guidance of an art conservator to pick up nuances of the trade.
One can become an art conservator in any big museum, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) or be a private restorer.
 
Art Restoration Centres
Art Restoration Centers The two main centers for art restoration in India are the National Museum Center and the INTACH Art Conservation Center. The National Museum Centers are situated at Lucknow, Delhi and Calcutta. The National Museum Centers look after their own art works and those of other State Museums. The INTACH Art Conservation Center, attempts to make restoration and conservation facilities affordable to private collectors and institutions by charging fee that covers basic costs.
There is only one way of becoming an art restorer, which is through rigorous training at both practical and theoretical levels. For theoretical training, bachelor level programmes in fine Arts are available in many universities.
Practical training as an apprentice is far more difficult to acquire as there is dearth of good conservators. Anything upwards of five years of rigorous practical training is absolutely essential.
 
Academic Courses
Academic Course The curriculum includes, among other topics, lessons in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Students are also taught the basic aspects of painting and the development of art techniques; they are also given training on the various pigments used and how they react to the environment while their eye is trained to look for defects.
 
Career Oppourtunities
Career Opportunities Undoubtedly, there are more opportunities for conservators abroad than in India because of a higher level of consciousness there.A career in art can be very rewarding. It will bring laurels and recognition apart from money and other material benefits.
 
Remuneration
Remuneration Conservators are paid well depending upon the assignment. Through there are not too many permanent jobs but on an average, a conservator can earn a decent amount of money. Restoration is a limited enterprise and is mainly restricted to metros. With more opportunities opening up, there are more and people, especially girls, who are taking restoration as a full-time career.
 
Where to Study
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1.National Museum Centre, Janapath, New Delhi 110001.
2. Indian National Trust for Art and Conservation of Heritage (INTACH), Near Humayan’s Tomb, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013.
3. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. Course Offered : Diploma in Archives Keeping.
4. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu. Course Offered : Diploima in Archives & Documentation.
 
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