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Gallery Managers oversee the operations of art galleries and museums, handling administration, marketing, and exhibition events while ensuring art sales and recruitment align with the gallery's goals.

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How do I become a Gallery Manager?

Get qualified to work as a Gallery Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Salaries for Gallery Managers in Australia start at $85,000 per annum. Many galleries offer performance bonuses based on sales and revenue achievements.

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There are no clear employment figures for Gallery Managers in Australia at this time. They are employed by government-owned state and regional galleries as well as boutique and private galleries.

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There are two career pathways for Gallery Managers in Australia. First, you could obtain a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) and supporting VET qualifications in leadership or business. Examples include the Diploma of Business or the Diploma of Leadership and Management. Alternately, obtain a solid business qualification such as a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a VET qualification from the creative arts and culture training package. The Diploma of Visual Arts or Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management would be suitable choices. Some universities offer double-degrees such as the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Business.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Gallery Managers oversee the daily operations at art galleries and museums. This may include business administration, art sales, advertising, recruitment, and exhibition events. Gallery Managers are employed by government-owned and private galleries and have a mix of leadership, business administration, and marketing skills as well as a solid knowledge of fine art.

As a Gallery Manager you could be meeting with the finance team to develop the upcoming budget, hiring a curator or art technician, overseeing the development of a new gallery website, approving advertising copy for an upcoming exhibition, negotiating sales commissions with an artist, and chatting with an art collector at an industry event.

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