How do I become a art gallery assistant
Get qualified to work as a art gallery assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Art Gallery Assistant generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has experienced a decrease in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 1,600 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Art Gallery Assistant. Art Gallery Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Art Gallery Assistant. This course covers a range of topics including assisting with the staging of public events, event promotion and ticketing, working with cultural collections, moving and storing collection materials, installing and dismantling exhibition elements and providing information to visitors.
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- CUA10320 Certificate I in Visual Arts
- CUA20320 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work
- CUA20720 Certificate II in Visual Arts
- CUA30620 Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
- CUA30620 Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums)
- CUA40620 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
- CUA40820 Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
- CUA40820 Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums)
- CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA51220 Diploma of Ceramics
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
- SIT10122 Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
Art Gallery Assistant careers
An Art Gallery Assistant helps with daily operations at an art gallery or community art centre. You’ll assist with setting up exhibitions and may be involved with marketing and promotions. Art Gallery Assistants might conduct gallery tours for visitors and provide information or commentary on exhibition pieces.
Art Gallery Assistants should be passionate about art and able to communicate information to visitors from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can work as part of a team and manage your time well. Art Gallery Assistants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to provide good customer service.
