ART CAREERS
SO WHAT CAN I DO WITH ART TRAINING?
Vocations in the field of the visual arts fall broadly into three areas: educational and curatorial fields, design and practical arts fields, and fine arts fields. The reader will find below a short sample list of careers in each of these areas.
Please note: This is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete list of arts-related careers. At the bottom of the page is a link to one of many helpful lists that are available to those exploring art.
Educational and Curatorial Careers (sample)
Some examples: Art instructor (K-12), art instructor (post-secondary), art historian, museum educator, docent, art conservator, aesthetician, art critic, exhibition designer, art dealer, researcher…
Design and Practical Arts Careers (sample)
Some examples: Graphic designer, web designer, game designer, architect, drafter, photographer, potter, layout artist, art director, marketing specialist, scenic designer, typographer, jeweler/jewelry designer, clothing designer, industrial designer, illustrator, artist’s agent, cinematographer, filmmaker, animator, medical/scientific illustrator, technical illustrator, police artist, interior designer, photo journalist, tattoo artist, film/tv director…
Fine Art Careers
Some examples: Painter, portraitist, muralist, sculptor, metalsmith, printmaker, photographer, performance artist, ceramicist, draftsman, filmmaker…
WHAT ELSE IS THERE?
Lots and lots, that's what else! Conduct an Internet search and one finds that many lists of art careers are available. Click HERE for just one of the available lists.
Vocations in the field of the visual arts fall broadly into three areas: educational and curatorial fields, design and practical arts fields, and fine arts fields. The reader will find below a short sample list of careers in each of these areas.
Please note: This is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete list of arts-related careers. At the bottom of the page is a link to one of many helpful lists that are available to those exploring art.
Educational and Curatorial Careers (sample)
Some examples: Art instructor (K-12), art instructor (post-secondary), art historian, museum educator, docent, art conservator, aesthetician, art critic, exhibition designer, art dealer, researcher…
Design and Practical Arts Careers (sample)
Some examples: Graphic designer, web designer, game designer, architect, drafter, photographer, potter, layout artist, art director, marketing specialist, scenic designer, typographer, jeweler/jewelry designer, clothing designer, industrial designer, illustrator, artist’s agent, cinematographer, filmmaker, animator, medical/scientific illustrator, technical illustrator, police artist, interior designer, photo journalist, tattoo artist, film/tv director…
Fine Art Careers
Some examples: Painter, portraitist, muralist, sculptor, metalsmith, printmaker, photographer, performance artist, ceramicist, draftsman, filmmaker…
WHAT ELSE IS THERE?
Lots and lots, that's what else! Conduct an Internet search and one finds that many lists of art careers are available. Click HERE for just one of the available lists.