Arts Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Arts Administrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Planning and organizing the logistics related to events, buildings, performers/artists, etc
Arranging performances, artists, venues, security, catering and sale of tickets
Securing funding for venues or specific events
Writing leaflets and programmes, discussing artwork with graphic designers and ensuring on-time delivery from printers
Ensuring that laws relating to licensing of bars and restaurants, performing rights and aspects of public safety are followed
Fixing dates, finding venues, and organizing travel and accommodation for performers on tour
Performing a range of administrative, marketing and office management duties associated with the role.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Arts Administrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Arts Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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