About the role
Curators often work at museums, galleries, or other cultural institutions with a focus on art. They are responsible for managing and developing collections, organizing exhibitions, and sometimes even research. The educational background may be a degree in art history or similar within the cultural and museum sector.Responsibilities
Curators are responsible for curating exhibitions, taking care of collections, and conveying art to the public. They work with cataloging and conserving artworks as well as planning and implementing educational programs. Their work also involves creating relationships with artists and other institutions.Skills and tools
Curators need to have a good knowledge of art history, a sense for aesthetics, and an understanding of the societal role of art. They often use databases to catalog collections and digital tools to plan exhibitions. Communication and project management skills are central to the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are konst, antikviteter/konst and konstvetenskap.