Ivey Barker

As Associate Photo Conservator, Ivey assesses condition and treatment needs, documents findings in reports, treats a wide range of photographs, from daguerreotypes to digital prints, and contributes to outreach efforts.

Ivey joins the staff from the Cleveland Museum of Art, where she was the Mellon Fellow in Photograph Conservation. She has held positions at the National Archives and Records Administration, the Image Permanence Institute, and the George Eastman Museum. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn and work alongside the talented photo team at the center.

Ivey received a MA in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management from the University of Rochester, in collaboration with the George Eastman Museum. Her undergraduate education includes a BA in Art History and Museum Studies, BA in Global Studies, and AFA in Technical Theatre.