· Openings for trained qualified art restorers are available at The three   National Museum Restoration-Restoration Departments
· Private art restoration firms
· Own private practice-through setting up a studio.

DIVERSIFICATION

The knowledge and qualifications gained during training could help a restorer diversify into Art Dealing-which requires a good knowledge of art and artists together with a sound business sense.

· Teaching
· Writing
· Art Restoration

FUTURE PROSPECTS

In earlier times people did not preserve art treasures, as broken objects were considered inauspicious. As a result many valuable works were thrown away. Today, as antiques have become both a fashion and an investment more people are now realizing that damaged objects can and should be restored. 

This has created a growing demand for skilled restorers and conservators. Restoration however, remains a limited enterprise at present. Museums take care of their own collections but do not undertake private commissions. Other institutional and individual collectors have little access to this highly specialized expertise. 

The number of restorers is certainly on the increase-some find work at the museum centers, while others have opened their own firms or offer private consultancy services. But as the need for restorers grows the acute shortage of trained manpower is being increasingly felt. This spells a bright future for those with an abiding interest in art who wish to take up restoration and conservation as their chosen profession. 

RELATED CAREERS

Fine arts, Archaeology.