Subject Specialist Network

European Paintings Pre-1900

About

The Subject Specialist Network: European Paintings pre-1900 (SSN) provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge, experiences, and new ideas about paintings. We aim to support sector professional and connect organisations with pre-1900 painting collections to be more resilient and innovative.

The network forms part of the National Gallery's nationwide programme and serves over 150 museums and galleries with collections that include pre-1900 European paintings by sharing advice and guidance about collections, acquisitions, preservation, access, and research. Our network is made up of over 260 individuals working to promote and preserve their collections from Curators, to Researchers and Academics, Conservators, Registrars, Exhibition Managers, Learning and Public Engagement Producers and Programmers

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Who we are

Image: Larry removing the varnish from the painting with a swab

A free professional network for UK museums and gallery professionals working with collections of historic European paintings
The network provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge, experiences, and new ideas about paintings, including ways of improving public engagement through display and interpretation.
Facilitated by the National Gallery to promote, connect and share research, interpretation, display, and learning programmes