Gallery Staff and Roles

Question 1

Curator

Answer 1

Manages a gallery’s permanent collection and is responsible for planning, coordinating and researching exhibitions and writing catalogues.
-Research and liaise with the artist (If artist is alive)

Question 2

Exhibition designer

Answer 2

Responsible for the organisation of the gallery space and the layout and presentation of artworks within the exhibition space.
- Collaborates with a team

Question 3

Director

Answer 3

Responsible for financial decisions and the acquisition of art, and the general running of the gallery.

Question 4

Sponsor

Answer 4

Donates money and services for gallery acquisitions and other costs involved in putting together and running the exhibition.

Question 5

Marketing/Publicity officer

Answer 5

Marketing / publicity officers are in charge of promoting exhibitions which can be done through social media, magazines, television ads etc.