LWAI Blog

The art world is famously competitive, but the truth is that employers across museums, galleries, studios, auction houses, and arts organisations are looking for many of the same qualities. Whether you’re applying for a marketing position, an artist liaison role, or a position in conservation or collections management, understanding these expectations can give you a real advantage.

Over the past few years, the Art World has been constantly changing and evolving; from Brexit, Covid-19, political and cultural upheavals, not to mention rapid digitisation of the market. As we wrap up this year and start planning for 2026, we have been reflecting on the job market and thinking about how it might continue to change in the next year. This post takes a broad look at the art world from our perspective as a leading recruiter in the industry - how galleries, museums, studios, and auction houses are responding to these wider changes and how this has, and will continue to reshape the kinds of roles, skills, and mindsets that art professionals like yourself need to thrive in 2026.

How has Brexit changed the Art World, nine years on?

Finding the best role for you is a difficult task, but it can be straightforward if you follow these short pieces of advice!

How has the Arts been affected by the pandemic?

How has Brexit affected the Art World? - Archived Blog Post originally published in 2020.