Gallery Staff and Roles Flashcards
Role of curator
Manage the gallery’s permanent collection
Plan, coordinate and research current and future exhibitions
Catalogue works of art (inc. photography and documentation)
Liase with and research artists
Awareness of conservation and preservation
View artist’s studio to view or select works
Role of exhibition designer
Organization of gallery space
Layouts, floorplans, and 3D scale models
Color selection, walls, printing of info
Framing, mounting, height of works, distance b/w works, hanging height
Printing of labels and explanatory panels
Physical, aesthetic and conceptual considerations
Power sources
Lighting design, how to show works to their best advantage
Weight limitations for hanging or suspending works
Accessibility
Sound inclusion, music
Collaboration w curator and the artist, conservator
Using the space appropriately
Power sources and wire placement
Weight limitations for display methods
Creation of a particular atmosphere
Role of director
Lead role
Allocate and collaborate with all gallery staff roles
Financial decisions, marketing strategies
Create a long-term vision for dev. collection
Role of Sponsors
Donate money and services to help cover Galerry’s costs
Govt., corporate, and philanthropic donate services and materials.
They will be associated with the gallery, opportunity for marketing
Role of marketing/ publicity officer
Promote exhibitions
Increase exposure and visitation
Art Almanac, gallery websites, magazines, newspapers, social media
Campaigns using posters or billboards
Invite important professionals and sponsors to openings and events.
Role of education officer
Expand public’s knowledge and understanding of art
Run programs for primary, secondary and tertiary schools
Professional development
Lectures and guided tours
Eg. Q- What is the role of the curator in preparing a specific work for display in a public gallery?
- Condition report upon arrival
- Allow work to acclimatise
- Ensure D rings can support weight
- Oversee handling of the work
- Organisation and coordination of exhibition
