A learning object designed for Level 3 students of General art and design. It is a case study based on an arts development officer working for a local authority on a wide range of public exhibitions, festivals and arts events. The learning object explores the motivations, skills and knowledge required to work as an arts development officer and how to start out in this field. It details how an arts development officer informs and advises artists, fundraises for projects and supports artists in the community. The learning objects may be used as part of a group classroom activity, or as part of the individual study programme of the learner. The content of the objects has been designed to apply equally to the English (Level 3) and Scottish (Highers) General art and design curricula.