LWAI Blog

The art world is increasingly becoming more digital, and so it is essential to keep up with these important changes. While professional art skills and expertise remain essential, digital confidence has become increasingly important, now existing as a baseline requirement across museums, galleries, studies and art organisations.

A very common final step in the hiring process is a trial shift or other test. We have been seeing a few of our UK-based and international clients to implement this step as a part of the hiring process especially for roles with a practical element such as an Art Technician and Registrar, as well as for roles that require a lot of in person communication such as a Personal Assistant. These activities are useful for both companies and candidates to determine if the role is best for that person and how they will fit into the existing team.

The art world is famously competitive, but the truth is that employers across museums, galleries, studios, auction houses, and arts organisations are looking for many of the same qualities. Whether you’re applying for a marketing position, an artist liaison role, or a position in conservation or collections management, understanding these expectations can give you a real advantage.