Gallery Manager

Gallery Managers oversee the daily operations at art galleries and museums. This may include business administration, art sales, advertising, recruitment, and exhibition events. Gallery Managers are employed by government-owned and private galleries and have a mix of leadership, business administration, and marketing skills as well as a solid knowledge of fine art.

As a Gallery Manager you could be meeting with the finance team to develop the upcoming budget, hiring a curator or art technician, overseeing the development of a new gallery website, approving advertising copy for an upcoming exhibition, negotiating sales commissions with an artist, and chatting with an art collector at an industry event.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a gallery manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • 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 Tourism and Hospitality Management

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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