Arts Administrator

Arts Administrator Job Description

An Arts Administrator Manages Activities And Services Which Support The Arts Sector, Involving Projects And Initiatives Provided By:

theatres, Galleries And museums; community And Disability Arts Organisations; local Authorities And Arts Councils. arts Festivals And Centres; dance Companies;

An Administrator In A Small Organisation May Perform A Variety Of Functions Ranging From Marketing And Booking Performers To Finance And Insurance Matters. In Larger Organisations They May Specialise In Specific Administrative Areas Such As Programming, Front-of-house Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Education or Sponsorship.

Experienced Arts Administrators May Provide Consultative Support At Managerial Levels.

Arts Administrator Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

planning and organising logistics related to events, buildings, performers/artists and other personnel; planning and managing budgets; selecting and training staff and negotiating contracts; taking responsibility for operational management issues such as venue accessibility, health and safety issues and building maintenance; using skills in arts-related law, accountancy, press liaison and public relations; working to secure funding for venues or specific events; writing, or contributing to, publications which accompany arts-related events and activities; programming and booking performances and events, including arrangements for tours;  development of new projects and initiatives in consultation with arts professionals and key stakeholders (e.g. local education authorities, local government and communities, venue directors and regional arts boards); arranging performances, artists, venues, security, catering and sale of tickets; marketing a performance or event through direct mail, advertising, use of a website, producing posters or publicity leaflets and attracting media coverage; ensuring corporate and legal requirements are complied with, and reporting to the board of directors. 

At a more senior level, there may be some involvement in strategic planning and management decisions.