Artist Agent Resume

Artists are the creative people who are busy in their own world of imagination. Being lonely and away from the crowd allow them to unleash their creative juice. And the result of their creation becomes simply stunning. However, what good is the artwork when it doesn't reach to the people. Since artists are not strong in networking and socializing, they hire agents who market their artworks and find them decent price.

To get this position and promote the artist and artwork, one must at least have some love for arts, if not the talent of an artist. More importantly, the person must have marketing, negotiation, and strong communication skills. If you believe you can do this job, read this sample resume and prepare yourself for the job.

Career Objective:

To help artists achieve name, fame and money by marketing their artworks to art lovers by serving them as an agent.

Summary of Skills:

• High passion and a sharp eyesight for arts and artworks
• Experienced marketing personnel with strong networking skills
• Unique talent to represent artists and promote their work
• Good knowledge of commercial arts and holds a decent position in the art industry
• Skilled in negotiating and finalizing contracts
• Very interested in abstract painting and photography
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suite
• Possess impressive convincing power and social perceptiveness
• Active listener with good judgment and decision-making skill

Artist Agent
Art World, Inc., Fort Smith, AR
September 2012 - Present

Responsibilities Handled:

• Research specific markets to sell artworks
• Develop a network of individuals and organizations for promoting clients
• Stay current on the industry trends and deals
• Negotiate contract terms and collect fees, commissions and other payments
• Publicize and arrange for auction of artworks
• Communicate with clients to know the threshold of artwork value
• Send artwork exhibition invitations to art lovers

Artist Agent
Perfection Artwork Agency, Fort Smith, AR
February 2010 - August 2012

Responsibilities Handled:

• Managed business and financial affairs for several clients
• Built and maintained relationship with other agencies and agents
• Circulated replicas of artworks within the circle to pick buyers for clients
• Fetched market values for clients' works
• Maintained regular accounting statements for clients
• Promoted artists through marketing materials

Education:

Associated Degree In Marketing
Flame Community College, Fort Smith, AR
2009

References:

Available upon Request