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.
Museum directors oversee the management of the art collections, artefacts, and exposition facilities. They secure and sell works of art on the one hand, and strive to preserve and maintain the art collection of a museum on the other hand. Moreover, they also manage finances, employees, and marketing efforts of the museum.
Competences and skills
47 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesart history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
art-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
museum databases
The tools and processes involved in working with museum databases.
digital
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesadvise 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.
advise 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.
approve reports for artistic project
Approve the financial report, the artistic report, any other report required for the artistic project.
consult exhibition organisers
Liaise with exhibition organisers to discuss themes, ideas and products.
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.
maintain catalogue collection
Describe, inventorise and catalogue items in a collection.
maintain museum records
Keep museum records current and in conformity with museum standards.
monitor museum environment
Monitor and document environmental conditions in a museum, in storage as well as exhibition facilities. Make sure an adapted and stable climate is guaranteed.
plan art educational activities
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
sell art
Secure and sell pieces of art in different markets. Negotiate prices, liaise with art dealers, and prevent from acquiring counterfeit art pieces.
Cross-sector
11 competencesassist clients with special needs
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
document museum collection
Record information about an object's condition, provenance, materials, and all of its movements within the museum or out on loan.
ensure infrastructure accessibility
Consult designers, builders, and people with disabilities to determine how best to provide accessible infrastructure.
implement risk management for works of art
Determine risk factors in art collections and mitigate them. Risk factors for artworks include vandalism, theft, pests, emergencies, and natural disasters. Develop and implement strategies to minimise these risks.
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with educational institutions
Communication and cooperation for the supply of study materials (e.g. books) to educational institutions.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
liaise with shareholders
Communicate and serve as communication point with shareholders in order to provide an overview on their investments, returns, and long-term plans of the company to increase profitability.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
supervise art gallery staff
Supervise the activities and performance of art gallery employees.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemuseology
The study of the evolution of museums within societies overtime. It includes also the activities that museums carry out such as curation, preservation and public programming.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
7 competencesclassical antiquity
The period in history marked by ancient Greek and ancient Roman cultures, before the Middle Ages.
history
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
investigation research methods
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
marketing management
The academic discipline and function in an organisation which focuses on the market research, market development, and the creation of marketing campaigns to raise awareness on the company's services and products.
marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
paleontology
The field of science that studies fossils' ecologies, their evolution and interaction with other organisms, and the environment during period beginning approximately 11,700 years ago up to the present.
public relations
The practice of managing all aspects of the image and perception of a company or individual among stakeholders and the society at large.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceorganise participation in local or international events
Apply for and secure a place to participate in local or international exhibitions and competitions.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadvertise an art collection
Write catalogues, research documents, articles, reports, policies, standards and project grant proposals.
develop classification systems
Organise archive or business records; develop classification systems to facilitate access to all information.
ensure safety conditions in storage rooms
Determine the conditions under which goods should be stored taking into account relevant factors, such as temperature, light exposure and moisture levels.
evaluate cultural venue visitor needs
Assess the needs and expectations of museum and any art facility visitors in order to regularly develop new programmes and activities.
store goods
Arrange and store goods in areas outside of customers' display.
Cross-sector
8 competencesanalyse packaging requirements
Analyses packaging requirement against the design of the production plan. Perform the analysis considering engineering, economic, ergonomic, and other perspectives.
collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
conduct scholarly research
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
coordinate marketing plan actions
Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and communication efforts.
install artwork in gallery
Organise tools and equipment; ensure correct and safe installation of the art piece.
manage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
manage rented goods returns
Organise the return of rented goods to the distributor.
perform fundraising activities
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.