Curators oversee a collection of exhibits in a museum or art gallery. Their job is to build up collections, often in specialist areas. Curators develop ways in which objects, archives and artworks can be interpreted, through exhibitions, publications, events and audio-visual presentations.

What do you need to be a curator?

Curators typically need a master's degree in art history, history, archaeology, or museum studies. Students with internship experience may have an advantage in the competitive job market. In small museums, curator positions may be available to applicants with a bachelor's degree. Because curators have administrative and managerial responsibilities, courses in business administration, public relations, marketing, and fundraising are recommended.

What skill are needed?

Analytical skills: Curators need excellent analytical skills to determine the origin, history, and importance of many of the objects they work with.

Customer-service skills: Curators work with the general public on a regular basis. They must be courteous, friendly, and able to help users find materials.

Organizational skills: Curator’s store and easily retrieve records and documents. They must also develop logical systems of storage for the public to use.

What is the pay?

The average pay for curators in the United States ranges from $28,330 to $87,760 as of May 2019.

The specific pay depends on factors such as level of experience, education and training, geographic location, and specific industry. Assistant curators is 18-25 thousand pounds, higher level range from 26-35 thousand and senior levels can exceed 40,000 pounds.

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what do curators look for?

Curators aren't just interested in your work, they're interested in what you're trying to convey. A museum might pick a theme for a block of exhibitions and will be more likely to consider your works if it fits within it. Think about your point of view as an artist and how your work aligns with that point of view.

What is the role of a Curator?

Curators oversee a collection of exhibits in a museum or art gallery. Their job is to build up collections, often in specialist areas. Curators develop ways in which objects, archives and artworks can be interpreted, through exhibitions, publications, events and audio-visual Presentation.

 

What do I need to do to become a museum curator?

You will usually be expected to have a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification. This could be in science, history, archaeology, art history, museum management, or heritage studies. Management experience is also highly desirable. To get on a relevant degree you will need five GCSEs A-C, including maths, English and science and at least two A levels. Generally there are no specific subjects required, though humanities subjects such as history, religious studies and geography can be helpful. Archaeological science degrees will require at least one science A level.

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