Gallery or Museum Curator

Description

Plans and organises a gallery or museum collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.

Description

Research and study human behaviour, society, heritage and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and plan and organise gallery and museum collections.

Tasks include

• Plans and organises the acquisition of historical materials, objects, artworks, scientific materials and other forms of cultural materials, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander materials
• Plans the presentation and installation of artworks, and arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays
• Maintains records and catalogues acquisitions
• Ensures the overall care and preservation of collections
• Researches, compiles and prepares written information about catalogues
• Plans, organises, interprets and presents exhibitions and lectures
• Collaborates with other institutions and negotiates the loan of items
• May write grant applications for funding