Arts Administrator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Arts Administrator:

  • A degree, though not essential, is an advantage.
  • Excellent organizational, administrative and project management skills combined with a thorough understanding of the creative process
  • Excellent team working skills including the ability to work collaboratively with creative professionals
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Flexibility/adaptability
  • Negotiating skills (especially to secure funding for projects)
  • Proactive and confident in decision making.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Arts Administrator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Arts Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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