Is there any specific word for describing someone who sells pictures, drawings, paintings, or works of art in English? (Oh and also this "someone" trades (or deals(?)) paintings as well.) There are lots of words for someone who just sells things, such as "seller, dealer, merchant, but I couldn't find what I'm looking for. Wouldn't there be a better choice than "picture-seller"?
In the art world, the title of "curator" identifies a person who selects and often interprets different works of art, whether they be paintings, statues, tapestries, or video art. In addition to selecting works, the curator is often responsible for writing labels, catalog essays, and other content supporting art exhibitions. Art curators have an eye for a variety of art forms and a passion for staging artwork in a way that creates interest in the exhibition space—whether it is small or large, contained within four walls, or staged outdoors. As part of their regular duties and tasks, an art curator may perform some or all of the following:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018, the yearly salary range of art curators is:
Curators employed at museums, historical sites, and similar institutions tend to earn average salaries on the lower end of the scale, and those working in a federally designated institution, like the National Gallery, earn an annual median salary on the higher end of the scale. The art curator position involves having specific knowledge and understanding of art and the art field obtained through college and post-graduate education.
In addition to education and other requirements, candidates that possess the following skills may be able to perform more successfully in the job:
Art curator positions are in high demand, and they're limited by the number of galleries, museums, and other organizations dealing in art. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the expected job outlook for curators from 2018 to 2028 is growth of 10%, driven by continued and growing interest in museums and other centers that display cultural works. Depending on the size of the organization, the curator may work at a desk or may spend their time out on the floor talking to visitors. The job may involve lifting heavy art objects and climbing ladders or scaffolding if they're involved in restoration work. Most curators work a full-time schedule during regular working hours. Curators at large organizations may have extensive travel to conduct research and evaluate potential additions to their collection.
APPLY Look at job-search resources like Indeed.com, Monster.com, and Glassdoor.com for available positions. You can also visit the websites of individual museums or visit them in person to apply to existing job openings. FIND AN ART CURATOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Look for an opportunIty to do volunteer work through online sites such as VolunteerMatch.org. You can also contact various museums directly and volunteer your curatorial services. NETWORK Many jobs are available at universities and colleges. Attend events sponsored by the schools or approach personnel at the museums directly to inquire about potential positions. PhotoAlto / Sigrid Olsson / Getty Images The art museum director is the equivalent of a corporation's CEO. The person who holds this spot has a career that combines management, leadership, and curatorial vision. The Association of Art Museum Directors defines an art museum director as one who "provides conceptual leadership through specialized knowledge of the discipline of the museum; responsible for policy-making and funding (with the governing board), planning, organizing, staffing, and directing activities." An art handler, also sometimes called an art preparator, is a trained individual who works directly with objects in museums, art galleries and various other venues including private collectors, corporate art collections, public art collections and various other institutions. Art handlers work in coordination with registrars, collection managers, conservator-restorers, exhibition designers, and curators, among others, to ensure that objects are safely handled and cared for. Often they are responsible for packing and unpacking art, installing and deinstalling art in exhibitions, and moving art around the museum and storage spaces. They are an integral part of a museum and collections care.[1] Responsibilities of art handlers and preparators differ from institution to institution. Art handlers can be employed by museums, art galleries, private collectors, art storage facilities, or art shipping companies. Some work full-time while others work part-time or contract for one or more museums. Depending on the size and scope of an institution, some museums will have a team of art handlers for the entire museum, whereas other museums may have permanent teams of art handlers dedicated to specific museum departments. Core ResponsibilitiesArt handlers and preparators are first and foremost responsible for ensuring the safety of artifacts and works of art. For works traveling out of a gallery or museum, art handlers must carefully pack objects in crates with appropriate materials to protect them from damage while in transit. Some objects may require custom boxes or custom crates that art handlers and preparators might construct on site. Similarly, when objects come into a gallery or museum, art handlers must carefully unpack the objects, paying close attention to how they were originally packed and arranged in their container. Art handlers and preparators also load and unload crates from trucks. When loading crates and packages inside an art transportation truck, art handlers and preparators must be sure to secure the crates and packages to the walls and floor of the truck storage area to prevent any type of movement during transit. Art handlers may also act as a courier, accompanying the object during its transport and being present during its unpacking at the destination. Sometimes art handlers and preparators are responsible for preparing packing and shipping paperwork.[2] Another key role of art handlers and preparators is preparing objects for display in galleries. This may include sending objects out for conservation, framing and mounting objects, and labeling objects. Art handlers and preparators may also be responsible for working with the exhibition team to prepare the gallery spaces for the objects. They are also the individuals who physically install and deinstall the art work and artifacts in the galleries. As a functioning part of the collection management and exhibitions team, art handlers and preparators can sometimes be responsible for photographing objects and writing condition reports. General collections care, such as monitoring environmental conditions and practicing preventive conservation in art storage spaces, are also priorities for art handlers and preparators. Two art handlers unpacking an artwork at Sabadell Art Museum Art handlers must have a solid knowledge of how to handle objects safely and efficiently. They must understand the materials that make up the objects they are working with and how these materials may react with installation or packing materials. It is useful for art handlers to be spatially oriented, good at math, and possess problem solving skills. Art handlers must plan out and communicate their plan of action with the rest of the team before beginning an action. Art handlers approach their careers from diverse backgrounds, including studio arts, art history, design, or production. Many art handlers are artists themselves. A high school degree and an undergraduate degree are generally required for art handlers.[3] Some art handlers may also have academic studies in studio art, art history, humanities, or museum studies. Specialized knowledge of chemistry can be helpful to understanding potential chemical interactions between objects and packing or storage materials. While most art handlers gain professional experience on the job, some institutions are beginning to offer training programs, such as the Bronx Council on the Arts certificate program[4] With enough experience, art handlers may work up to the titles of senior art handler, art preparator, registrar, collections manager, etc. PACCIN is the Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network. It is a professional subcommittee of the American Alliance of Museums. The webpage features a listserv, forums, and articles to connect object oriented museum professionals and share resources. The organization also organizes trainings and conferences across the country.[5] The International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters is a network of fine art transportation companies from around the world. They function as a network to connect fine art transportation companies together in dialogue and to provide general information to the community about art transportation.[6][7] As with any other object-oriented position, art handlers and preparators must abide by a code of ethics. Similar to the American Institute of Conservation's Code of Ethics, art handlers are custodians of historical and art objects and must have respect for all cultural property and prioritize the safety of objects.[8] A topic of controversy in the art handling field is the fair treatment of art handlers. Some art handlers wish to be represented by unions in order to negotiate terms and advocate for better wages and better working conditions. From August 2011 to June 2012, Sotheby's locked out 42 unionized art handlers whose contracts had expired and wished to negotiate new contracts. The Sotheby's art handlers were represented by Teamsters Local 814. Following the lockout, the unionized art handlers were given a one percent raise per year, a higher starting hourly salary, and the same worker's benefits they previously had.[9]
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