Exhibitions Officer

Exhibitions Officer Job Description

A Museum/gallery Exhibitions Officer Is Responsible For Planning, Developing, Organising, Marketing, Administering, Producing, Buying And Maintaining Individual Permanent Or Travelling Exhibitions. In Essence, This Is A Project Management Role.

The Actual Work Depends On The Setting. In Larger Museums And Galleries, Exhibitions Officers May Be Specialists Working Alongside A Team Of Curatorial, Educational And Marketing Professionals. In Smaller Galleries And Museums, The Role May Include Direct Involvement In A Wide Variety Of Activities, Including Fulfilling A Curatorial Role.

Specifically, An Exhibitions Officer May Be Involved In:

  • logistics;
  • event Organisation And Operations;
  • production Of Publications.
  • public Relations (PR) And Marketing;

Exhibitions Officer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

  • researching artists and selecting work;
  • securing loans for exhibitions from chosen artists;
  • working with curators to plan a long-term strategy for exhibitions;
  • planning programmes of special and permanent exhibitions according to visitor needs, alongside the curator;
  • sourcing exhibits;
  • writing draft proposals;
  • fundraising for projects;
  • negotiating and agreeing conditions of loans with lenders;
  • arranging transport, insurance and security;
  • assisting with installation, including the packing, loading, hanging and framing of exhibits;
  • working with other staff on the promotion and interpretation of exhibitions;
  • writing or commenting on story boards and labels;
  • contributing to programmes of events that aim to encourage broader audiences, including educational events;
  • coordinating the production of exhibition catalogues and related publications;
  • contributing to museum/gallery development, especially in the area of visitor services.
  • coordinating liaisons between subject specialists and designers;
  • involvement in media work such as talking to art critics;
  • assisting with the production and launch of publicity material and displays;
  • creating web-based information and resources;
  • creating and monitoring production and installation schedules for exhibitions;
  • ensuring installation deadlines are met;
  • drawing up and managing exhibition budgets;

A large part of the role involves liaising with both internal and external staff and departments, including technical staff, artists, curators, contractors, conservators, departments such as education, finance, marketing and PR, and the museum shop.

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