1、THE SML ART MARKET TALENT REPORT 2025IN PARTNERSHIP WITH1 FOREWORD A Letter from SML 03A Letter from ArtTactic 042 OVERVIEWKey Findings 053 INTRODUCTIONMethodology 06Report Demographics 07Art World(Talent)Landscape 114 PAY&BENEFITS Introduction 21Trends 22Art Advisories 26Art Fairs 28Artist Studios

2、30Auction Houses 32Galleries 35Communications Agencies 38Private Wealth(Collections,Museums&Foundations)40Shipping&Logistics 42Start-Ups&Technology 44Variable Pay&Benefits 465 ADVICEAdvice to employers 52Advice to employees 546 LOOKING AHEAD7 ABOUT US8 OUR SPONSORSCONTENTSAcknowledgements We would l

3、ike to thank the following people:Copy:Louise Yeowart Design:Adam Nice&Martin Disley1 FOREWORD 2 OVERVIEW3 INTRODUCTION4 PAY&BENEFITS 5 ADVICE6 LOOKING AHEAD7 ABOUT US8 OUR SPONSORS02SML ART MARKET TALENT REPORT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.A LETTER FROM SMLWelcome to the second edition of our cross-sec

4、tor talent report,now under a new title:the SML Art Market Talent Report.This year,we present an expanded,in-depth analysis of the evolving talent landscape within the commercial art market,developed in collaboration with leading research experts at ArtTactic.Beyond enhancing transparency in pay,thi

5、s report aims to provide actionable insights for both employers and employees supporting greater equity and success across the sector.This edition comes at a time of significant challenges.Recent political shifts,including new leadership in both the United States and the United Kingdom,have created

6、uncertainty,prompting businesses to delay long-term planning.In the UK,the Labour Governments Employment Rights Bill has had unintended consequences,discouraging hiring rather than promoting job security.Economic downturns have led to widespread redundancies and reduced revenue.Financial pressures a