Artist - job market

As an artist, you’ll use your creativity to produce original pieces of art using a variety of materials and methods. You’ll also explore ways to show and sell your work. Learn more about a career as an artist, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of artists?

Most artists are self-employed, so you’ll need to promote yourself in different ways using your networks and directly approaching organisations or individuals.

Creating an online presence through your own website, blog and social media channels will also help.

You could explore artist residencies, funding opportunities and competitions. This often requires research. Some starting places include:

  • a-n: The Artists Information Company
  • Arts Council
  • Arts Professional
  • Crafts Council
  • Writers and Artists Yearbook

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