Curator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Curator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Acquiring, researching, and recording information about acquisitions.
Designing displays and exhibits.
Ensuring that pieces not displayed are stored properly.
Hire, train, motivate and manage staff members.
Handling businesses tasks, such as budgets, marketing, and representing the business at public events.
Negotiating purchases and loans.
Raising funds and obtaining grants to expand collection, update facilities, or support research efforts.
Updating websites to explain new attractions.

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

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