art 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 administrators are among the professionals that manage the business needs of an organisation devoted to arts. They provide support for financial and corporative tasks, and they can work for a range of organizations from for-profit to governmental or non-profit organisations. Examples of these organisations are dance companies, film studios, theaters and art museums or galleries.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesart history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
corporate social responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
green
Cross-sector
2 competencesfine arts
The theory and techniques required to compose, produce and perform works of visual arts as drawing, painting, sculpture and other art forms.
philanthropy
The private activities supporting social causes on a large scale, often by donating large sums of money. These donations are usually made by wealthy individuals to a range of organisations to help them in their activities. Philanthropy aims at finding and tackling root causes of social problems rather than responding to consequences on the short term.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemonitor artwork market
Estimate value and price of artwork. Permanently monitor art market in order to notice trends or sudden price changes. Identify which kind of artwork is selling well during a certain period of time.
Sector-specific
9 competencescoordinate artistic production
Oversee the day-to-day coordination of production tasks so that the organisation fits within the desired artistic and business policies and in order to present productions in a uniform corporate identity to the public.
coordinate with creative departments
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments.
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.
identify artistic niche
Find your artistic niche in the market, attending to your strengths in each moment of your professional career.
maintain an artistic portfolio
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
manage artistic project
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
manage cultural facility
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility. Organise all activities and coordinate the different departments functioning within a cultural facility. Develop a plan of action and arrange the necessary funds.
understand artistic concepts
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
work with cultural venue specialists
Call upon the competence of other professionals and specialists, from within and outside the organisation, to contribute to activities and provide documents to improve public access to collections and exhibitions.
Cross-sector
1 competenceorganise creative performance
Organise an event in which participants can express their creativity, such as putting on a dance, theatre, or talent show.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceentertainment industry
Figures in the entertainment business such as producers, managers, artists, musicians and technicians.
Sector-specific
1 competencetheatre techniques
The techniques that facilitate a successful presentation of a play.
Cross-sector
1 competencemusic and video industry
Players and products available on the market in the video and music industry.
digital
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesengage artistic staff
Search for and engage appropriate staff for upcoming artistic events and productions by recruiting talented and competent employees in order to carry out high-quality artistic projects.
schedule artistic activities
Plan, design and facilitate a schedule of artistic activities for individuals and groups.
Sector-specific
2 competencescoordinate charity services
Coordinate the provision of charity services to a community or institution in need, such as the recruitment of volunteers and staff, allocation of resources, and managing the activities.
represent artistic production
Represent the artistic company or production outside your day-to-day activities. Liaise with presenters and their teams. Help direct tours.
Cross-sector
3 competencesinstall artwork in gallery
Organise tools and equipment; ensure correct and safe installation of the art piece.
manage creative department
Oversee the staff that create the content and visual representation of advertisement materials. Make sure that the advertising strategy is followed and customer requirements are met.
supervise art gallery staff
Supervise the activities and performance of art gallery employees.