Job group: Artists
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
How this information can help you
If you know what is happening in the labour market, it can help you to make realistic decisions about:
- what you want to do in your career
- what industry you want to work in
- how much you need to earn
- where you want to work
- qualifications and training you’ll need to do your job
The information on this page will give you the facts you need to help you make those decisions.
Source: LMI for all. Read more about our information sources.
This information is based on past employment trends. It may not reflect up-to-date information about the job market, particularly the impact of Covid-19. This information can help you make a career decision but should not be your only reason for making a career choice.
You can speak to a careers adviser for more information.
Future job growth
This information tells you whether jobs in a sector are likely to go up or down in the future.
Top industries in this job group
Find out which sectors or industries are the biggest employers of the job you are interested in. This can help you look for vacancies in the right places.
| Industries | Employment |
|---|---|
| Libraries, etc | 26,759 |
| Computer programming, etc | 5,723 |
| Arts & entertainment | 5,659 |
| Office admin. | 5,445 |
| Other personal service | 3,349 |
| Membership organisations | 3,214 |
| Publishing activities | 2,853 |
| Head offices, etc | 2,712 |
| Advertising, etc | 1,176 |
| Retail trade | 1,076 |
Employment by region
See which areas of the country have the most opportunities for the job you want to do. It can help you weigh up whether you're likely to get a job near home or if you could improve your chances by moving or travelling to another area.
| Region | Employment |
|---|---|
| East Midlands (England) | 3,515 |
| East of England | 6,413 |
| London | 17,902 |
| North East (England) | 1,134 |
| North West (England) | 3,860 |
| South East (England) | 10,931 |
| South West (England) | 4,739 |
| West Midlands (England) | 3,244 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 4,516 |
Qualification level
Explore the typical qualification level held by people in this job group. This can help you to see what sorts of skills and training you might need.
The majority of people employed in this role will hold a BA/BSc degree with honours, degree apprenticeship, graduate diploma or level 6 NVQ.