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Arts Administrator
Alternative Titles:
Arts and Cultural Planner, Cultural Development Officer
Arts administrators manage artistic and cultural venues
such as theatres and art galleries.
An arts administrator may perform the following tasks:
- seek sponsorship and funding through liaison with
Commonwealth, state, territory, local and political bodies
and with community and industry organisations
- prepare and submit funding submissions
- negotiate with artists and performers regarding
contracts
- coordinate and take responsibility for arts programs
- coordinate sound and lighting, stage management and
security, box office sales, distribution and sale of
publications, public relations and catering
- take part in the commissioning and purchasing of works
of art
- organise and promote exhibitions and events
- help to develop and implement the organisation's
strategic plans and marketing strategies
- manage the organisation's human and financial resources,
including budget preparation
- provide an appropriate working environment for employees
- liaise with the media
- provide education services to the public
- make recommendations on cultural grants
- make sure that corporate and legal requirements are
complied with
- provide support in policy development and reporting to
the board of directors.
The duties of arts administrators vary according to the
type of cultural or artistic environment in which they are
employed, the level at which they are employed and the size of
the organisation. In small organisations, arts administrators
may be involved in all aspects, whereas in large organisations
they usually specialise in one particular area such as
marketing, education or seeking sponsorship.
Required Skills - Arts Administrator
- good oral and written communication skills
- able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
- good organisational and management skills
- able to handle finances
- able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- able to work flexible hours
- appreciation of the role of the arts in the community
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