Profession

Curator

Coordinator of exhibitions and cultural events

Fields of activity | Curator

As a curator, you’ll work in the arts and culture sector, usually specializing in a particular field. You’ll plan and organize programs for cultural events or curate exhibitions in museums and galleries. Your responsibilities include selecting themes and artists and ensuring the successful execution of the event or exhibition.

Your role as a curator primarily involves organizational tasks. For example, you’ll draft contracts, manage budgets, and coordinate team members. As the public face of the event or exhibition, you may also give interviews, deliver speeches, and maintain professional contacts.


Personal requirements | Curator

  • Interest in the artistic and cultural landscape
  • Negotiation and organizational skills
  • Good expression
  • An eye for aesthetics
  • Confident appearance and presentation

Path to the profession | Curator

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Event Management

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History

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Cultural Studies

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Art History

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Literature

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Musicology

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Potential jobs | Curator

As a curator with an artistic focus, you’ll work in museums, galleries, archives, or art centers. If your specialization lies in the cultural sector, you’ll primarily be employed at event venues, festivals, or cultural centers. You may manage long-term projects as a staff member or curate and support freelance projects at a variety of locations.