Art Gallery Assistant

An Art Gallery Assistant helps with daily operations at an art gallery or community art centre. You’ll assist with setting up exhibitions and may be involved with marketing and promotions. Art Gallery Assistants might conduct gallery tours for visitors and provide information or commentary on exhibition pieces.

Art Gallery Assistants should be passionate about art and able to communicate information to visitors from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can work as part of a team and manage your time well. Art Gallery Assistants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to provide good customer service.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a art gallery assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA40820

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums)

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40620

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

On Campus
4 - 6 months
$2,500 - $11,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT10122

Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)

Blended
6 months
$129
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA20720

Certificate II in Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,064
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60720

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40820

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration

On Campus, Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30620

Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration

Traineeship
12 months
$1,186
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $6,661
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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