Artist Jobs

As a fine artist you may be expected to be a sculptor, painter or Printmaker, and all of these positions can be both creatively and financially rewarding given the necessary setting and level of skill. Most artists tend to be self employed, so the necessity of having a proven background in training is unnecessary. However, if you are considering this as a career, you need to be aware that having been through an art based education will help you enormously. Most artists attend a degree course in order to hone their fine natural skills, and it is here that they learn how best to market their artwork productively.

If you prefer to go into applied art then it can be amore ordered profession. The chances are that you will have studied art to degree level, and you will be more likely to work for someone, rather than as a freelancer looking to sell your work. Applied artists tend to work more with the design of things that serve a practical purpose such as pottery, woven household rugs, or hand-made jewellery.

In terms of job progression, as a fine artist the likelihood is that your work will improve and become more valuable over time, and you should earn more money. In terms of applied art, the same can be said to be true. You will earn the opportunity for progression within the company you are working for if your designs are good and popular.

The future for artists looks fairly stable. As always, art is generally bought when the economy is strong, and we can expect this ebb and flow to continue. Applied artists can expect to see a more steady rise in popularity but again this career is at the will of the economy somewhat.

Fine artists can expect to earn around an average of about $35,000 per annum, whereas applied artists can earn a little more, with an average of perhaps $45,000 per annum for someone with a couple of years’ experience.