LWAI Blog

Over the past few years, the Art World has been constantly changing and evolving; from Brexit, Covid-19, political and cultural upheavals, not to mention rapid digitisation of the market. As we wrap up this year and start planning for 2026, we have been reflecting on the job market and thinking about how it might continue to change in the next year. This post takes a broad look at the art world from our perspective as a leading recruiter in the industry - how galleries, museums, studios, and auction houses are responding to these wider changes and how this has, and will continue to reshape the kinds of roles, skills, and mindsets that art professionals like yourself need to thrive in 2026.