Art Consultant

Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media pieces. They work with individual collectors as well as galleries, private companies and public organisations.

As an Art Consultant you could be assessing and appraising a client’s office space, attending an art auction on behalf of a client, creating a visual proposal with display suggestions for a client, commissioning a painting, or networking with a group of artists at an exhibition.

To succeed in this occupation you will need a passion for contemporary art, an eye for detail, and excellent personal presentation, as well as sales and marketing skills.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $86,320
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a art consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Art History)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Visual Arts

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $34,662
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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