Arts Administrators – Creative Careers Studio

Arts administrators spend their days managing the operations and programs of arts organizations, such as galleries, theaters, or museums. They handle tasks such as budgeting, planning events, coordinating with artists and stakeholders, and overseeing marketing and outreach efforts to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of their institutions.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$52,627

Education Level

4 year degree recommended

Alternate Titles

Arts Manager
Cultural Manager
Program Director
Development Officer (Arts)
Curatorial Manager

More Details

Skills

Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Speaking
Coordination

Activities

Getting Information
Communicating with Colleagues
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Scheduling Work and Activities

Work Styles

Integrity
Dependability
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail

Professional Associations

Association of Arts Administration Educators
National Council of Arts Administrators
Americans for the Arts

Related High School Courses

Art and Arts Management Courses
Introduction to Art
Arts Management
Art History

Business and Management Courses
Introduction to Business
Business Management
Marketing

Communication and Media Courses
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Financial and Legal Courses
Personal Finance
Introduction to Law

College Majors to Consider

Arts Administration
Arts Management
Arts Policy
Business Administration
Communications
Cultural Management
Event Management
Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Public Administration

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Administrative Assistant
Event Coordinator
Box Office Clerk
Gallery or Museum Assistant

Internships
Arts Organization Internship
Event Planning Internship
Development or Fundraising Internship
Marketing and Public Relations Internship

Apprenticeships
Arts Administrator’s Apprenticeship
Cultural Institution Apprenticeship
Development Director’s Apprenticeship
Event Management Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Courses in Arts Administration
Participate in Arts-Related Projects
Network with Arts Professionals
Create a Portfolio

Profile of the SC Graduate

Express Ideas
Lead Teams
Build Networks

Learn more about the Profile of the SC Graduate here.

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