job opportunities in performing arts
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What is the work like? An arts administrator is in charge of administration for the creative industries: this may include the visual and performing arts. The job involves promoting, supporting and any managing jobs. An arts administrator's job can vary, it all depends on who they work for, for example, if they worked in a small theatre they can get involved in a big range of tasks, but if they worked within a big theatre, they will tend to have a specified area that they would work within. Responsibilities may include: * Planning a programme, securing dates and venues * Booking artists and performers * Organising accommodation and transport * Dealing with internal and external correspondence * Event management * General management * Overseeing the maintenance * Looking after visitors, this includes directors, producers and artists * Coordinating front of house * PR activities * Identifying fund raising opportunities * Advising on contracts and terms of employment * Managing a budget * Filling out grant applications *...

