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Curriculum Overview

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The Fine Arts Apprenticeship Program offers a detailed curriculum that covers essential skills and tools required for art handling and logistics.​

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Art Handling Skills and Tools Curriculum:
 

1. Characteristics of a Good Art Handler

   • Professionalism: Emphasizing the importance of reliability, attention to detail, and a professional demeanor.

   • Physical Fitness: Understanding the physical demands of the job and maintaining fitness to handle artworks safely.

2. General Skills

   • Communication: Developing effective communication skills for working with clients and team members.

   • Problem-Solving: Enhancing the ability to troubleshoot and solve issues that arise during art handling and logistics.

3. Skills That Complement Art Handling Work

   • Technical Skills: Learning about various technical aspects related to art handling, such as climate control and security measures.

   • Customer Service: Focusing on providing exceptional service to clients, ensuring their artworks are handled with care and respect.

4. Basic Art Handling Tools

   • Overview of Tools: Introduction to the essential tools used in art handling, such as gloves, dollies, and padding materials.

5. Basic Skills in Art Handling and Preparing Spaces to Display Artwork

   • Handling Techniques: Learning proper techniques for handling different types of artworks.

   • Preparation Skills: Preparing spaces to display artworks, including mounting and lighting considerations.

6. Common Packing and Crate-Building Tools

   • Tools Overview: Familiarization with tools used for packing and creating crates for art transportation.

7. Skills Needed to Pack and Crate Artwork

   • Packing Techniques: Developing skills to pack artworks securely to prevent damage.

   • Crate-Building: Learning how to build crates tailored to the specific needs of different artworks.

8. Skills Needed to Safely Transport Art

   • Transportation Methods: Understanding the best practices for transporting art locally and internationally.

   • Safety Protocols: Implementing safety protocols to ensure artworks are transported without damage.

9. Other Related Skills

   • Inventory Management: Keeping accurate records of artworks during transportation and storage.

   • Installation Skills: Techniques for installing artworks in various settings, including galleries and private collections.

10. Common Moving Tools

    • Overview of Moving Tools: Introduction to the tools commonly used in moving artworks, such as lifts and protective wraps.

11. Art Handling Guidelines

    • Best Practices: Comprehensive guidelines on best practices for handling art to maintain its integrity.

12. General Notes on Art Handling

    • Handling Considerations: Important notes on handling different types of materials and art forms.

13. Handling 2D Objects

    • Specific Techniques: Techniques for safely handling and transporting two-dimensional artworks, such as paintings and prints.

14. Handling 3D Objects

    • Handling Sculptures: Methods for managing three-dimensional artworks, including sculptures and installations.

15. Moving and Packing Objects

    • Packing Strategies: Strategies for packing objects securely for transport.

    • Moving Techniques: Techniques for moving objects without causing damage.

16. Things to Remember When Handling Art: Tips from the Pros

    • Professional Tips: Advice and tips from experienced art handlers to enhance safety and efficiency.

17. Common Art Handling Equipment

    • Equipment Overview: Detailed information on the equipment commonly used in the art handling industry.

18. Common Hardware

    • Hardware Essentials: Overview of essential hardware for art handling and installation.

19. Materials Index

    • Materials Guide: An index of materials used in art handling, packing, and transportation, with descriptions and uses.

20. Technical Resources

    • Additional Resources: Access to additional technical resources for further learning and skill development.