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Art Worlds
Art Worlds
Art World careers help people experience, understand, organize, protect, and share art.
Explore: Learn about the career.
Try: Choose an activity or challenge.
Learn More: Check out the resources below.
📁 Need supplies? Check the Art Career Library folder in the classroom.
You don't have to do everything! Choose what interests you.
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Museum curators decide what artwork or objects a museum displays and how they are presented. They research artwork, develop exhibitions, write information for visitors, and help tell stories through collections.
They might:
Choose artwork for an exhibition
Research artists and artwork
Organize exhibitions
Write labels and descriptions
Decide how artwork should be displayed
Help museums tell stories about art and culture
Areas of the career
Areas of the career
Art Curator- Focuses on artwork and artists.
Exhibition Curator- Plans and organizes specific exhibitions.
Collections Curator- Manages and researches objects in a museum's collection.
Specialty Curator- Focuses on a particular area, such as photography, contemporary art, history, or a specific culture.
Center activity
Center activity
Curate an Exhibition
Using the envelope of artwork cards, choose 5-7 and create an exhibition (In Career Center).
You decide:
What belongs together?
What should visitors see first?
What is the exhibition about?
Then create a title for your exhibit & describe the theme you used to group them
Think like a curator:
Think like a curator:
How can the way I arrange artwork change what people understand about it?
Art Conservator
Art Conservator
Art conservators work to protect, preserve, and sometimes repair artwork and historical objects. They study materials and figure out how to prevent artwork from being damaged.
They might work with:
Paintings
Sculptures
Ceramics
Textiles
Photographs
Historical objects
Books and documents
Areas of the career
Areas of the career
Paintings Conservator- Works with paintings.
Objects Conservator- Works with sculptures, ceramics, furniture, and other objects.
Paper Conservator- Works with drawings, photographs, books, and documents.
Textile Conservator- Works with clothing, fabric, and other textiles.
Preventive Conservator- Focuses on protecting artwork from future damage.
Center activity
Center activity
Research what issues a conservator has to be aware of when caring for different types of artworks- Papers in the Career Binder
Use the Oh-No! worksheets to repair an artwork (in the Career Binder)
Research how famous artworks are cared for. Complete the worksheet from the Career Binder and use these websites:
Art Historian
Art Historian
Art historians study artwork to understand artists, cultures, time periods, ideas, and history. They research why artwork was made and what it can tell us about the people who created it.
They might:
Research artists
Study artwork
Write about art
Compare artwork from different cultures or time periods
Teach about art history
Research the history of an artwork
Areas of the career
Areas of the career
Art Historian- Studies art and its historical context.
Cultural Historian- Studies how art connects to a culture or society.
Art Researcher- Investigates artists, artwork, materials, and historical information.
Art Writer/Critic- Writes about and analyzes artwork.
Center activity
Center activity
Compare two artworks from different time periods or cultures.
Research an art movement and determine
Think like an art historian:
Think like an art historian:
What can this artwork tell me about the people who made it?
Museum Educator/Art Teacher
Museum Educator/Art Teacher
Museum educators and art teachers help people learn about art. They create lessons, activities, tours, demonstrations, and experiences that help people understand and connect with artwork.
They might:
They might:
Teach art techniques
Lead museum tours
Create activities for visitors
Develop educational programs
Explain artwork
Work with schools
Create educational materials
Help people have meaningful experiences with art
Areas of the career
Areas of the career
Art Teacher- Teaches students how to create, understand, and talk about art.
Museum Educator- Creates learning experiences for museum visitors.
Museum Tour Guide / Docent- Leads visitors through exhibitions and helps explain artwork.
Community Arts Educator- Creates art programs for communities.
Art Workshop Instructor- Teaches specific art skills or techniques.
Center activity
Center activity
Be the Teacher
Choose an artwork or art technique.
Create a mini lesson for another student.
Include:
What should they notice?
What should they learn?
What should they try?
Create a 5-minute art activity that teaches someone a new skill.
Create an art activity that teaches another subject through art (math, history, science, etc).
Think like an educator:
Think like an educator:
How can I help someone else understand or experience art?
SUMMARY:
🏛️ Museum Curator
How can I choose and organize artwork to tell a story or share an idea?
🛠️ Art Conservator
How can I protect and repair artwork so it can be enjoyed in the future?
📚 Art Historian
What can we learn about people and cultures by studying art?
🎓 Museum Educator / Art Teacher
How can I help other people understand, enjoy, and create art?
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