Types of Art Careers
Many young people discover a love of art in grade school or high school but may feel discouraged about making a living through their art. While it's true that few fine artists make a living solely through their paintings or sculptures, many types of art careers are available for creative souls.
Fine Artists
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only a small number of fine artists make 100 percent of their living from selling their paintings, drawings and sculptures in galleries or to museums. Many fine artists have second jobs.
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers are not technically artists, but most graphic designers take art-related courses and incorporate an artistic sense of line and color in their work.
Art Teacher
Many people with art degrees who cannot make a living from selling their art become art teachers in public schools, colleges or community arts organizations.
Museum Curator
A master's degree in art can often be used to gain a position as a curator in an art museum. Curators oversee art collections and arrange for acquisitions.
Illustrator
Illustrators are needed to create pictures for children's books, commercial products, and scientific or medical journals and textbooks.
Multimedia Artists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 80,000 artists in the United states work as animators or in other multimedia careers. They may draw storyboards by hand or manipulate graphics with computer programs.
