Jobs for Art Lovers: 7 Job Opportunities for Art and Culture
If you love art and always watch TV programs about painting, sculpture and art in general, why don’t you turn your passion into a paid work.
Jobs in the Art Sector: Seven Interesting Options
But how can you do this, and where should you start? What sort of jobs are there in the field of art and culture, and which offer the best opportunities?
1. Journalist
If you have a wide knowledge of the arts, you could offer to write for newspapers with an art and culture section. You could become a freelance journalist, write a weekly column, or propose a completely new approach to art.
2. Art Gallery Assistant
This job is not easy to do (and even harder to get). It gives you the opportunity to meet many different artists and so is a very popular career choice.
3. Gallery Curator
If you have a lot of confidence and are willing to invest in yourself, and, above all, if you have discovered a talented artist with a lot of potential, then this may be the time to take a leap of faith and open your own gallery.
4. Fashion Designer
Although this sector is not part of the traditional arts world, the study of art is still a very important element in fashion design. Fashion incorporates art. This job is becoming increasingly popular and is now one of the most sought-after careers in the fashion world.
5. Window Dresser
If you are looking for a job that involves creative input, working as a window dresser (or Visual Merchandiser) is a good first step. Creating a tableau with the products on sale, and so designing an attractive space for others to look at, is an art form in itself.
6. Museum Guide
If you’re an expert on art and paintings, you might consider becoming a museum guide, providing visitors with important facts about particular works or artists.
7. Teacher
Why not teach art history to the young, and pass on your interest to the next generation? It’s a long road, but will give you so much satisfaction!
