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An Art Gallery Assistant helps with daily operations at an art gallery or community art centre. You’ll assist with setting up exhibitions and may be involved with marketing and promotions. Art Gallery Assistants might conduct gallery tours for visitors and provide information or commentary on exhibition pieces.
Art Gallery Assistants should be passionate about art and able to communicate information to visitors from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can work as part of a team and manage your time well. Art Gallery Assistants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to provide good customer service.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Art Gallery Assistant.
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Want to work at an art gallery or museum? How about the CUA30620 Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums). This nationally recognised qualification delivers a good mix of communication, business admin, and customer service skills, as well as job-specific competencies in exhibition and collection management. The course covers: on-the-job safety, assisting with the staging of public events, event promotion and ticketing, working with cultural collections, moving and storing collection materials, installing and dismantling exhibition elements, presenting tour commentaries and event activities, providing information to visitors. Enquire now for entry requirements, creative arts competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Art Gallery Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced a decrease in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 1,600 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Art Gallery Assistant. Art Gallery Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Art Gallery Assistant. This course covers a range of topics including assisting with the staging of public events, event promotion and ticketing, working with cultural collections, moving and storing collection materials, installing and dismantling exhibition elements and providing information to visitors.
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Here are some potential career pathways within arts and craft. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Arts and Craft
Art Gallery Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Art Studio Assistant
Artist
Painter
Picture Framer
Potter
Screen Printer
Sculptor
Art Consultant
$1,500 weekly pay
Art Director
$1,450 weekly pay
Art Gallery Director
$1,340 weekly pay
Arts Administrator
$1,250 weekly pay
Craftsperson
Fine Artist
Freelance Artist
Illustrator
Jeweller
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