# Arts and Culture Skills and Agents Backlog

## Phase 4: Skills and Agents Implementation Backlog

This backlog defines the skills and agents to be implemented for the Arts and Culture specialization, supporting curatorial practices, arts administration, production management, conservation, audience development, and cultural policy processes.

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## Skills Backlog

| ID | Skill Name | Description | Priority | Related Processes |
|----|------------|-------------|----------|-------------------|
| SK-AC-001 | curatorial-research | Conduct art historical research, provenance investigation, and scholarly analysis to inform exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications using primary and secondary sources | High | Curatorial Research Process, Exhibition Development Process, Collection Management Process |
| SK-AC-002 | grant-proposal-writing | Develop compelling funding proposals for foundations, government agencies, and corporations including narrative development, budget creation, and compliance documentation | High | Grant Writing Process, Budget Management Process, Strategic Planning Process |
| SK-AC-003 | collection-documentation | Create and maintain comprehensive collection records including cataloging, photography, condition documentation, and database management following AAM/ICOM standards | High | Collection Management Process, Loan Agreement Process, Condition Reporting Process |
| SK-AC-004 | exhibition-design | Plan and design exhibition layouts including spatial arrangement, object placement, lighting, graphics, and visitor flow optimization for diverse audiences | High | Exhibition Development Process, Visitor Experience Design Process |
| SK-AC-005 | production-coordination | Coordinate all aspects of live performance production including scheduling, technical requirements, artist contracts, venue logistics, and show documentation | High | Performance Production Process, Stage Management Process, Technical Production Process |
| SK-AC-006 | conservation-assessment | Assess condition of artworks and cultural objects, develop treatment proposals, and document conservation interventions following AIC ethical guidelines | High | Conservation Treatment Process, Condition Reporting Process, Preventive Conservation Process |
| SK-AC-007 | audience-analytics | Analyze visitor data, attendance patterns, and engagement metrics to inform programming decisions and measure organizational impact | Medium | Marketing Campaign Process, Visitor Experience Design Process, Cultural Impact Assessment Process |
| SK-AC-008 | interpretive-writing | Create accessible interpretive content for diverse audiences including labels, wall text, catalog essays, educational materials, and digital content | Medium | Exhibition Development Process, Education Program Development Process, Visitor Experience Design Process |
| SK-AC-009 | donor-relationship-management | Cultivate and steward donor relationships including prospect research, personalized engagement strategies, gift acknowledgment, and impact reporting | Medium | Donor Cultivation Process, Budget Management Process, Strategic Planning Process |
| SK-AC-010 | cultural-policy-analysis | Analyze cultural policies, assess community cultural needs, and develop evidence-based recommendations for arts funding and cultural development | Medium | Cultural Planning Process, Cultural Impact Assessment Process, Arts Advocacy Process |
| SK-AC-011 | risk-mitigation-planning | Develop comprehensive risk management plans for collections and cultural venues including disaster preparedness, security protocols, and insurance coordination | Medium | Collection Risk Assessment Process, Preventive Conservation Process, Event Planning Process |
| SK-AC-012 | accessibility-compliance | Ensure cultural programs and facilities meet ADA requirements and universal design principles including accommodations, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices | Medium | Visitor Experience Design Process, Community Engagement Process, Education Program Development Process |
| SK-AC-013 | stakeholder-facilitation | Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community consultations with diverse stakeholders including artists, board members, funders, and community representatives | Low | Strategic Planning Process, Cultural Planning Process, Community Engagement Process, Board Governance Process |
| SK-AC-014 | digital-engagement-strategy | Develop digital content strategies including virtual exhibitions, online programming, social media campaigns, and digital collection access | Low | Marketing Campaign Process, Education Program Development Process, Visitor Experience Design Process |
| SK-AC-015 | arts-advocacy-communication | Craft persuasive advocacy messages, coordinate coalition building, and engage with policymakers to advance arts funding and cultural policy priorities | Low | Arts Advocacy Process, Cultural Planning Process, Cultural Impact Assessment Process |

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## Agents Backlog

| ID | Agent Name | Role | Expertise | Related Skills |
|----|------------|------|-----------|----------------|
| AG-AC-001 | curator-agent | Curatorial Specialist | Art historical research, exhibition development, collection interpretation, scholarly writing, provenance research, loan coordination | SK-AC-001, SK-AC-003, SK-AC-004, SK-AC-008 |
| AG-AC-002 | arts-administrator-agent | Arts Administration Executive | Nonprofit management, strategic planning, board governance, organizational development, financial oversight, stakeholder relations | SK-AC-002, SK-AC-009, SK-AC-013 |
| AG-AC-003 | development-officer-agent | Fundraising and Development Specialist | Grant writing, donor cultivation, major gift solicitation, foundation relations, corporate sponsorship, planned giving | SK-AC-002, SK-AC-009, SK-AC-007 |
| AG-AC-004 | conservator-agent | Conservation and Preservation Specialist | Condition assessment, treatment planning, preventive conservation, environmental monitoring, collection risk management, ethical decision-making | SK-AC-006, SK-AC-003, SK-AC-011 |
| AG-AC-005 | production-manager-agent | Performance Production Manager | Stage management, technical production, event coordination, artist relations, venue operations, production documentation | SK-AC-005, SK-AC-011, SK-AC-013 |
| AG-AC-006 | registrar-agent | Museum Registrar and Collections Manager | Collection documentation, loan administration, insurance coordination, database management, legal compliance, shipping logistics | SK-AC-003, SK-AC-006, SK-AC-011 |
| AG-AC-007 | education-outreach-agent | Education and Community Engagement Specialist | Curriculum development, program design, community partnerships, accessibility planning, docent training, visitor evaluation | SK-AC-008, SK-AC-012, SK-AC-014 |
| AG-AC-008 | marketing-communications-agent | Marketing and Audience Development Specialist | Campaign strategy, audience segmentation, digital marketing, brand management, media relations, analytics interpretation | SK-AC-007, SK-AC-014, SK-AC-008 |
| AG-AC-009 | cultural-policy-agent | Cultural Policy and Planning Specialist | Policy analysis, cultural planning, impact assessment, community consultation, advocacy strategy, public value articulation | SK-AC-010, SK-AC-015, SK-AC-013 |
| AG-AC-010 | exhibition-designer-agent | Exhibition Design and Installation Specialist | Spatial design, visitor experience, lighting design, graphic design, ADA compliance, multimedia integration | SK-AC-004, SK-AC-012, SK-AC-014 |

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## Process-to-Skill/Agent Mapping

### Curatorial Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Exhibition Development Process | SK-AC-001, SK-AC-004, SK-AC-008, SK-AC-003 | AG-AC-001, AG-AC-010, AG-AC-006 | [x] |
| Collection Management Process | SK-AC-003, SK-AC-001, SK-AC-006 | AG-AC-006, AG-AC-001, AG-AC-004 | [x] |
| Curatorial Research Process | SK-AC-001, SK-AC-008 | AG-AC-001 | [x] |
| Loan Agreement Process | SK-AC-003, SK-AC-011 | AG-AC-006, AG-AC-001 | [x] |

### Arts Administration Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Grant Writing Process | SK-AC-002, SK-AC-010 | AG-AC-003, AG-AC-002 | [x] |
| Budget Management Process | SK-AC-002, SK-AC-009, SK-AC-007 | AG-AC-002, AG-AC-003 | [x] |
| Strategic Planning Process | SK-AC-002, SK-AC-009, SK-AC-013, SK-AC-010 | AG-AC-002, AG-AC-009 | [x] |
| Board Governance Process | SK-AC-013, SK-AC-009 | AG-AC-002 | [x] |
| Donor Cultivation Process | SK-AC-009, SK-AC-002, SK-AC-013 | AG-AC-003, AG-AC-002 | [x] |

### Production Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Performance Production Process | SK-AC-005, SK-AC-011, SK-AC-013 | AG-AC-005 | [x] |
| Event Planning Process | SK-AC-005, SK-AC-011, SK-AC-013 | AG-AC-005, AG-AC-008 | [x] |
| Stage Management Process | SK-AC-005 | AG-AC-005 | [x] |
| Technical Production Process | SK-AC-005, SK-AC-004 | AG-AC-005, AG-AC-010 | [x] |

### Conservation Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Preventive Conservation Process | SK-AC-006, SK-AC-011, SK-AC-003 | AG-AC-004, AG-AC-006 | [x] |
| Conservation Treatment Process | SK-AC-006, SK-AC-003 | AG-AC-004 | [x] |
| Condition Reporting Process | SK-AC-006, SK-AC-003 | AG-AC-004, AG-AC-006 | [x] |
| Collection Risk Assessment Process | SK-AC-011, SK-AC-006 | AG-AC-004, AG-AC-006, AG-AC-002 | [x] |

### Audience Development Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Marketing Campaign Process | SK-AC-007, SK-AC-014, SK-AC-008 | AG-AC-008 | [x] |
| Education Program Development Process | SK-AC-008, SK-AC-012, SK-AC-014 | AG-AC-007 | [x] |
| Community Engagement Process | SK-AC-012, SK-AC-013, SK-AC-008 | AG-AC-007, AG-AC-009 | [x] |
| Visitor Experience Design Process | SK-AC-004, SK-AC-007, SK-AC-012, SK-AC-014 | AG-AC-010, AG-AC-007, AG-AC-008 | [x] |

### Cultural Policy Processes

| Process | Recommended Skills | Recommended Agents | Status |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Cultural Planning Process | SK-AC-010, SK-AC-013, SK-AC-015 | AG-AC-009, AG-AC-002 | [x] |
| Cultural Impact Assessment Process | SK-AC-010, SK-AC-007, SK-AC-015 | AG-AC-009 | [x] |
| Arts Advocacy Process | SK-AC-015, SK-AC-010, SK-AC-013 | AG-AC-009, AG-AC-002 | [x] |

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## Summary

| Category | Count |
|----------|-------|
| Skills | 15 |
| Agents | 10 |
| Process Mappings | 24 |

### Skills by Priority

| Priority | Count | Skills |
|----------|-------|--------|
| High | 6 | SK-AC-001 through SK-AC-006 |
| Medium | 6 | SK-AC-007 through SK-AC-012 |
| Low | 3 | SK-AC-013 through SK-AC-015 |

### Agent Coverage

| Agent | Process Coverage |
|-------|-----------------|
| AG-AC-001 (curator-agent) | 5 processes |
| AG-AC-002 (arts-administrator-agent) | 7 processes |
| AG-AC-003 (development-officer-agent) | 3 processes |
| AG-AC-004 (conservator-agent) | 5 processes |
| AG-AC-005 (production-manager-agent) | 4 processes |
| AG-AC-006 (registrar-agent) | 6 processes |
| AG-AC-007 (education-outreach-agent) | 4 processes |
| AG-AC-008 (marketing-communications-agent) | 4 processes |
| AG-AC-009 (cultural-policy-agent) | 5 processes |
| AG-AC-010 (exhibition-designer-agent) | 4 processes |

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**Created**: 2026-01-25
**Version**: 1.0.0
**Specialization**: Arts and Culture (`arts-culture`)
**Phase**: 4 - Skills and Agents Backlog
