Exhibitions Officer Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of an Exhibitions Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Sourcing exhibits;
- 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,
- Writing draft proposals;
- Creating and monitoring production and installation schedules for exhibitions;
- Ensuring installation deadlines are met;
- Drawing up and managing exhibition budgets;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- Assisting with the production and launch of publicity material and displays;
- Creating web-based information and resources;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Exhibitions Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Exhibitions Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.