museum director

Description

Museum directors oversee the management of the art collections, artefacts, and exposition facilities. They secure and sell works of art on the one hand, and strive to preserve and maintain the art collection of a museum on the other hand. Moreover, they also manage finances, employees, and marketing efforts of the museum.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

art-historical values museum databases art collections art history museology classical antiquity marketing principles investigation research methods public relations paleontology history marketing management

Practical Skills

approve reports for artistic project assist clients with special needs handle artworks sell art liaise with educational institutions advise on art handling monitor museum environment liaise with colleagues manage staff maintain museum records liaise with shareholders plan art educational activities maintain catalogue collection supervise art gallery staff manage budgets implement risk management for works of art liaise with managers document museum collection consult exhibition organisers ensure infrastructure accessibility advise on loans of art work for exhibitions develop classification systems perform fundraising activities install artwork in gallery manage rented goods returns store goods analyse packaging requirements ensure safety conditions in storage rooms evaluate cultural venue visitor needs advertise an art collection organise participation in local or international events conduct scholarly research coordinate marketing plan actions collaborate in the development of marketing strategies manage fundraising activities