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How much do exhibitions assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for exhibitions assistant in the United States is $23.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an exhibitions assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Exhibitions Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with collections management systems, exhibition installation tools, and basic graphic design software is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively with curators, artists, and vendors. These competencies ensure smooth exhibition planning and execution, enhancing visitor experiences and supporting institutional goals.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an exhibitions assistant, and how do they contribute to the success of an exhibition?

As an Exhibitions Assistant, your daily tasks may include coordinating logistics for upcoming exhibitions, assisting with the installation and deinstallation of artworks, managing correspondence with artists and vendors, and maintaining detailed records of artworks and exhibition materials. You will often collaborate closely with curators, registrars, and technical staff to ensure every aspect of an exhibition runs smoothly. This hands-on role is essential for maintaining the organization, flow, and visitor experience of each exhibition, making your contributions vital to the success of the gallery or museum.

What is an exhibitions assistant?

Exhibitions Assistants are professionals who support the planning, organization, and implementation of exhibitions in museums, galleries, or other cultural institutions. Their responsibilities may include coordinating logistics, assisting with the installation and dismantling of exhibits, preparing labels and materials, and providing administrative support. They often work closely with curators, artists, and other staff to ensure that exhibitions run smoothly and are accessible to the public. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in art or history are valuable in this role.

What qualifications do you need to be an exhibitions assistant?

Exhibitions assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles preferring post-secondary education in arts, design, or museum studies. Relevant skills include good communication, organization, and familiarity with exhibit setup and maintenance; some positions may require basic knowledge of computer software or tools used in display preparation.
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Infographic showing various Exhibitions Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,449 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Exhibitions Project Manager

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Bentonville, AR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.
Job Description:
Position Title: Exhibitions Project Manager
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Department: Curatorial and Art Management
Reports to: Director of Art Management and Exhibitions
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2026
About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:
Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.
The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a 'living room' where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Art Management and Exhibitions, the Exhibitions Project Manager is responsible for managing team efforts to develop and implement temporary exhibitions, collections gallery projects, and outdoor installations that inform, engage, surprise, and delight our guests. This vital role is responsible for managing multiple, overlapping projects across the Crystal Bridges Campus of Art and Wellness, the Momentary, and satellite spaces, and is a key contributor to achieving the museum's mission.
The ideal candidate contributes organization, focus, planning, attention to detail, diplomacy, and outstanding communication skills to advance the work of exhibition project teams. The Exhibitions Project Manager is able to motivate and engage a wide variety of colleagues at various levels within the organization, as well as outside partners.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Under the supervision of the Director of Art Management and Exhibitions, collaborate closely with curators, exhibition designers, preparators, registrars and other creative teams, along with internal and external collaborators, including artists, to steer the development and implementation of exhibitions and gallery installations.
  • Provide project management for large-scale special exhibitions, temporary focus exhibitions and collections gallery projects, while also ensuring that numerous day-to-day details are handled.
  • Lead team meetings for occasional outdoor projects.
  • Develop meeting agendas, facilitate productive meetings, and send out notes focused on next steps, responsibility for deliverables, and decisions made.
  • Develop, communicate, and actively administer project schedules.
  • Generate and manage budgets in collaboration with project team and prepare reconciliation reports.
  • Act as the point person and liaison for internal and external collaborators and communications for the projects in their portfolio.
  • Keep supervisor apprised of challenges, opportunities, and any schedule or budget slippage; contribute to problem-solving.
  • In collaboration with exhibition designers, contract, schedule and help manage outside vendors and ecosystem support teams for fabrication, construction, painting and other gallery work.
  • Review exhibition contracts to ensure obligations are met.
  • Work with teams and external partners to prepare exhibitions for travel to additional venues.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Work with exhibitions assistant or coordinator to process project-related invoices and payments.
  • Provide reports and statistics as requested and on a regular basis for Executive Leadership.
  • Answer inquiries in a prompt, professional manner.
  • Provide suggestions to improve exhibition processes.
  • Assemble, maintain, and archive project files.
  • May serve as supervisor to interns and volunteers.
  • Complete all other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and skill required for the job.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in art, art history, museum studies, arts administration, communications, business, finance, or relevant degree/experience
  • Experience and success in project management and in meeting deadlines within fast-paced working environments
  • Knowledge of current practices in project management or equivalent experience in exhibitions
  • Experience with accounting and Microsoft Office Suite software
  • Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • At least two years demonstrated project management experience in any field (developing and tracking budgets and schedules, organizing and facilitating meetings, managing team efforts, drafting and negotiating contracts)
  • One year of project management experience in museum or gallery exhibitions

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical demands: This position requires working at a desk and utilizing a computer for prolonged periods of time, and good eye/hand coordination. Vision abilities required by the job include close and distant vision. When not in the office, the person in this position will require the capability to move and be present in galleries during construction, installation and deinstallation, and be able to navigate through different Museum and Campus buildings and on the trails and grounds. When working in public spaces and galleries, physical stamina is needed to lift and carry supplies, and at times, assist with installation of labels and other exhibition-related elements. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to travel independently.
  • Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, outdoors, and in the communities served. When not in the office, the employee will spend time in the Museum and Campus buildings, grounds, and galleries. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.
Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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