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Occupation

231932 Gallery or Museum Curator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

231932 Gallery or Museum Curator

Plans and organises a gallery or museum collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.

Alternative title

  • Art Curator

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Plans and organises the acquisition of historical materials, objects, artworks, scientific materials, and other forms of cultural materials, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander materials
  • Plans the presentation and installation of artworks, and arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific, or art displays
  • Maintains records and catalogues acquisitions
  • Ensures the overall care and preservation of collections
  • Researches, compiles, and prepares written information about catalogues
  • Plans, organises, interprets, and presents exhibitions and lectures
  • Collaborates with other institutions and negotiates the loan of items
  • May write grant applications for funding
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