advise on art handling
Advise and instruct other museum professionals and technicians on how to manipulate, move, store and present artifacts, according to their physical characteristics.
Art handlers are trained individuals who work directly with objects in museums and art galleries. They work in coordination with exhibition registrars, collection managers, conservator-restorers and curators, among others, to ensure that objects are safely handled and cared for. Often they are responsible for packing and unpacking art, installing and deinstalling art in exhibitions, and moving art around the museum and storage spaces.
Competences and skills
15 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesassess museum object condition
Work together with the collection manager or restorer, to evaluate and document the condition of a museum object for a loan or an exhibition.
consult exhibition organisers
Liaise with exhibition organisers to discuss themes, ideas and products.
ensure safety of exhibition
Ensure safety of exhibition environment and of artefacts by applying safety devices.
handle artworks
Work directly with objects in museums and art galleries, in coordination with other museum professionals, to ensure that artworks are safely handled, packed, stored and cared for.
supervise artefact movement
Oversee the transport and relocation of museum artefacts and ensure their security.
Cross-sector
1 competencedeliver correspondence
Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesart collections
The variety of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and other works that form collections in a museum and prospective new collections which are of interest for a museum or art gallery.
art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
conservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
Cross-sector
1 competencefine arts
The theory and techniques required to compose, produce and perform works of visual arts as drawing, painting, sculpture and other art forms.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on loans of art work for exhibitions
Evaluate the condition of art objects for exhibition or loan purposes and decide whether an artwork is able to withstand the stresses of travel or exposition.
compose condition reports
Document the condition of artworks prior to and after movement and manipulation.
manage loan administration
Oversee the loan administration for exhibitions.
present exhibition
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.