About the role
Curators are specialists in museum and exhibition activities, often with an academic background in art, history, or museology. They are responsible for managing and developing collections, as well as organizing exhibitions. Curators work closely with artists, historians, and educators to convey knowledge and culture.Responsibilities
Curators research and document collections, select and arrange items for exhibitions. They create informative and engaging exhibition concepts and are responsible for the proper preservation of the collections. Additionally, they may give lectures and write catalog texts or articles related to their projects.Skills and tools
Curators need to have a good knowledge in their area of expertise, be skilled in research, and have a sense for presentation. Project management, communication, and educational skills are central to the work. They often use databases for collections and digital tools for exhibition design. Common competencies demanded by employers are antikviteter/konst, konst and konstvetenskap.