Design, Arts and Crafts - Artist
Title
Design, Arts and Crafts - Artist
RAG Score
Amber
Video Link
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Apprenticeship Link
Worcestershire Apprenticeships
Overview
Artists create works of art. These could include drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, or a mixture of these.
Key Activities
- Work from your own ideas, or a commission from an individual or an organisation
- Sell your work through an agent or through galleries, exhibitions, shops or online
- Research subjects, materials, and new artistic techniques
- Network with agents, dealers, gallery owners and other artists
- Attend exhibitions and join artists’ groups
Workplace
Most artists work in a workshop or a studio, sometimes from their own home.
Working Hours
Most artists are self-employed and choose their own working hours.
Salary
Pay is variable depending on hours
Qualifications
Volunteering with community arts projects can open up possibilities and extend your network of contacts, which could be useful for finding work. If you're exceptionally talented and have taught yourself, you may be able to sell your work without formal training or qualifications. College - many colleges offer courses such as Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design