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Gallery Manager Courses

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Gallery Managers earn?

Salaries for Gallery Managers in Australia start at $85,000 per annum. Many galleries offer performance bonuses based on sales and revenue achievements.

What are the job opportunities for Gallery Managers?

There are no clear employment figures for Gallery Managers in Australia at this time. They are employed by government-owned state and regional galleries as well as boutique and private galleries.

How do I become a Gallery Manager?

There are two career pathways for Gallery Managers in Australia. First, you could obtain a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) and supporting VET qualifications in leadership or business. Examples include the Diploma of Business or the Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Alternately, obtain a solid business qualification such as a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a VET qualification from the creative arts and culture training package. The Diploma of Visual Arts or Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management would be suitable choices. Some universities offer double-degrees such as the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Business.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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