Cultural management is a field within human resources. Its role is important for both management and communication within companies and organizations. To learn more about this sector:
Find on this page all the key information on careers in cultural management:
What Is Cultural Management?
It is an interdisciplinary field. Its goal is to make management, communication and interactions within the various departments easier. It also consists of carrying out a cultural project and ensuring its success. For the proper execution of cultural management, several skills are required. First of all, one needs good knowledge of the legal system, human resources, and contractual and budget management. Several topics can be addressed, including:
Seeking Sources of Financing
- Defining the budget needed to carry out a project
- Employee Representative Bodies
- The Different Collective Agreements
- Etc.
Cultural management professionals work mainly for a regional directorate of cultural affairs or an association.
Cultural Management Professions
Cultural management encompasses many professions. You just need to find your path and make your choice according to your skills. Here are some professions in the field of cultural management:
- Cultural projects manager: an event creation expert in charge of managing various cultural projects such as shows, concerts and exhibitions
- Cultural project manager: this professional leads teams to ensure the successful completion of a project
- Cultural mediator: they act as an intermediary between artists and the public. They select resources and collaborate with all those involved in a cultural project
- Tour manager: the tour manager is an intermediary between artists and producers. They organize tours from A to Z
- Heritage curator: this professional ensures the showcasing of an asset. They also oversee the restoration and conservation of a cultural heritage.
The Programs Required to Work in Cultural Management
Several types of programs let you enter the field of cultural management. The choice will depend mainly on the career you want to pursue.
For example, to become a cultural manager, the student will opt for the bac+3 programs offered by IESA such as the Bachelor Cultural Productions and Mediation – Theater and Music. This program is open with a bac+1 or a bac+2. They will then continue their studies for 2 years to earn the bac+5 degree. In terms of track, they will have the choice between the Master (bac+5) Performing Arts Production and the Professional Master Cultural Project Management. For those who want to study in English, the MBA in Arts & Cultural Management is an option.
Registration for these programs is done online on the school’s website. The candidate must then take a written test and an individual interview with the admissions officers.