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Art Careers Overview
You're creative. You love to draw, paint, sculpt, write, or design. But what does it take to have a career as an artist? What paths can or should you pursue, and how valid is the stereotype of the starving artist? Pursuing a career as a full-time artist is possible, if you have the passion and the energy.
Art Career Paths
Artists can typically be categorized into four groups:
- Art Directors: Art directors develop design concepts for media pieces and oversee the entire creation and production process.
- Craft Artists: Craft artists hand-make objects, such as candles, tapestries, quilts, and pottery, to be sold or shown.
- Fine Artists: Fine artists create items such as paintings, sculpture, and illustrations that are often displayed in museums and galleries.
- Multimedia Artists: Multimedia artists and animators create images for film, video, the web, and other forms of electronic media.
Art Career Guidance
New Careers for Artists
These careers don't require a bare-bones studio or even paintbrushes.
Alternative Careers for Artists
To help you think outside the web design box, here are four alternate jobs that require an artistic eye.
Fashion Design Education & Careers
Influence fashion trends today.
Interior Design Education & Careers
Consider color, fabric, space, and function in an interior design career.
Careers and Education in Photography
The jobs, education, degrees, and financial aid available for photography students.
Graphic Design Education & Careers
Top-notch designs grab attention. Make your mark.
Top 10 Qualities of a Great Artist
What's it take to be great in the art world?
How Do Artists Make Money?
Learn the top ways artists can make money, from selling their work in commercial galleries and online shops, to private and public commissions.
Top Art Internships
Developing your talent in a structured setting, with the help of experienced professionals and teachers, can be useful to artists in nearly any career.
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Where to Go
Articles on art school rankings, online art degrees, how to choose an art school, and more.What to Study
The options are as limitless as your imagination. Find information on a variety of art and design majors and careers.How to Succeed in Art School
Expert advice on the discipline of art, how to develop a winning portfolio, and examples of art student successes.Artist Interviews
Get the inside scoop on art schools and careers from students and professionals.
Internships
MonsterCollege - Advice and entry-level opportunities through MonsterCollege, the job network for college students and recent grads.
Idealist - Search for internships in non-profit organizations worldwide.
National Network for Artist Placement - Links to assorted publications about internship and job placement for artists.
National Gallery of Art - Graduate internships and fellowships administered by different divisions within the institution.
Cover Letter & Resume Advice
Cover Letters That Catch the Eye - Throw away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative.
Resume Tips for Creative Professionals - Learn how to convey the right message about your creative abilities.
Creative Ways to Improve Your Resume - Here's how to review and revise your resume with fresh eyes.
Designing Creative Resumes: A Complete Resource for the Creative Professional - A guide for the design elements of a creative resume.
Crisp Designing Portfolios - Guide for creating a portfolio.
Career Descriptions & Outlook
Visual Artist - The Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for visual artists.
Career Alternatives for Art Historians - A list of job possibilities, compiled by Charles Rosenberg for the University of Notre Dame.
Careers in the Arts - Career descriptions related to the visual arts, from SUNY Oswego.
Careers in Art: An Illustrated Guide - Provides an overview of the various career possibilities in art, including steps on how to be successful in each career field.
Opportunities in Arts and Crafts Careers - A book to help you as you consider a career in one of 25 different art concentrations.
The Self-Employed Artist
Advice on Art - Career skills for artists. Focuses on fine art topics such as dealing with galleries, and photographing your work.
Selling Your Art at Online Auctions - Tips on how to successfully sell art through online auctions.
ArtDeadline.com - Professional art opportunities available to subscribers.
Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market (Annual) - Annual guide for freelance contacts in the art market.
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines - A comprehensive guide to buying and selling art work.
How to Survive and Prosper As an Artist : Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul - Resources for prospering as an artist.
The Artist's Marketing and Action Plan Workbook - Guide for the successful sale of artwork.
Taking the Leap : Building a Career As a Visual Artist - Information on establishing a visual arts career.
