Art collections

Description

The variety of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and other works that form collections in a museum and prospective new collections which are of interest for a museum or art gallery.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 3 occupations
  • Optional in 5 occupations
  • Total: 8 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Exhibition curator
    Exhibition curators organise and display artworks and artefacts. They work in and for museums, art galleries, museums for science or history, libraries and archives, and in other c…
  • Museum scientist
    Museum scientists perform and/or manage the curatorial, preparatory and clerical work in general museums, research collection repositories, botanical gardens, art galleries, fine a…
  • Museum director
    Museum directors oversee the management of the art collections, artefacts, and exposition facilities. They secure and sell works of art on the one hand, and strive to preserve and……

Optional for

  • Art restorer
    An Art Restorer is a skilled professional who preserves, repairs, and restores artworks, ensuring their longevity and historical integrity. Using a blend of scientific knowledge, f…
  • Art handler
    Art handlers are trained individuals who work directly with objects in museums and art galleries. They work in coordination with exhibition registrars, col…
  • Photographer
    Photographers take pictures using digital or film cameras and equipment. Photographers may develop negatives or use computer software in order to produce finished images and prints…
  • Conservator
    Conservators organise and valorise works of art, buildings, books and furniture. They work in a wide range of areas such as creating and implementing new collections of art, preser…
  • Exhibition registrar
    Exhibition registrars organise, manage and document movement of museum artefacts to and from storage, display and exhibitions. This happens in collaboration with private or public …

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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