Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
39 to 41 irregular
freelance / self-employed managing your own hours
You can get into this job through:
You'll need a high level of skill and talent in your chosen art form. To develop these skills, you could train by doing a degree or postgraduate award in:
You'll usually need:
You can do a Level 4 Higher National Certificate or Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design or Art Practice.
You'll usually need:
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 sell your work without formal training or qualifications.
You'll need to be able to promote yourself in different ways, like:
You could also:
Entering competitions or open exhibitions can also raise your profile as an artist. The Artists Information Company regularly lists opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a fine artist from:
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks will be:
You might also:
You could work from home, in a creative studio or in a workshop.
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