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A guide created by a collective of leading arts organisations to help you develop a career in the arts if you are not a performerspacer

“The best bit is that
I actually get paid for
something I enjoy
and believe in!”


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These departments are instrumental in managing the business elements of productions and exhibitions to ensure they happen in the right place at the right time and on budget. Large arts organisations generally have specialist departments whereas smaller arts companies require multi-skilled individuals. All arts companies are business-focused and prize accountancy or other professional qualifications, transferable skills and experience in marketing, press, administration and project management.

Photo (Jeffrey Kissoon and Mo Sesay in Fix Up at the National Theatre) by Catherine Ashmore