Jobs in the Arts

The world is full of artists who struggle to live off their art. It takes great planning, mastership of their craft and business savvy to fulfill their career goals. Even Rembrandt felt the sting...

Becoming a graphic designer can be a great career boost. If you enjoy working with people and new technology, you may have the required skills. Other abilities develop over time, and as a graphic...

63% of artists are freelance artists. The term freelance artist means that the artist is contracted by either private individuals or companies to do paintings, drawings or graphics. The artist is...

Anime artists must first design the characters and the backgrounds of the show they are working on. They work closely with the art director of the anime to make sure the design is correct.

There are many advantages to being a photographer, including doing something creative that he enjoys, and being able to choose from a wide range of subjects on which to concentrate. A photographer...

As a freelance photographer you are responsible for setting your own price limits for a variety of assignment types, from weddings and society parties to business profiles or simple portraits. One...

If you are a gifted musician and know how to play an instrument or sing, here is a step by step guide on how to get started making money off of your musical talent.

If you've ever looked at a movie star and been absolutely amazed about how they seem to stay in shape forever, don't be. They have personal trainers that whip them into shape year round.

While many musicians play and sing for the love of music, a little financial incentive would also be nice. The best careers are those where someone pays you to do something you thoroughly enjoy....

The art of body modification, otherwise known as piercing, is fast becoming another art form as much so as tattooing. Getting body modification is a rite of passage as well as a way to show your...

Music arrangers adapt melody lines or more complex compositions for voices or instruments, contributing a certain performance style that was lacking in the original piece. This job takes...

The bright lights of Broadway call to many people. Actors, dancers, singers, writers and creative types from all over try to make their dream of making it on Broadway come true. Every show on...

Being a stage director for the theater is a challenging, fun and creative career. It is a competitive position in which you can manage all phases of a theatrical production, including the creative...

Art critics and artists often have a love-hate relationship. The artist often struggles to make others see his vision and the art critic is often in a constant state of critique. The art critic...

Animators create art that is used to create a sequence that will tell a story or communicate a message. An animator can be a freelance artist or can work for a production company. If you have...

Acting is an art and skill, and a form of expression, whether you are an actor for children or adults, on a live stage, or in front of a camera. The people who can do it very well make it look easy.

A photographer's experiences with you on the set will determine whether they will book or recommend you for another assignment. Here are 8 things that you can do to facilitate great working...

Music producers are really the heart and soul of any recording. They’re the great unsung artists working behind the scenes. Bad production can make a great song sound terrible. Great production...

I learned how to cut film by physically taping pieces of film together and winding the pieces around sprockets, hoping that the splices would go through without jamming. Editing always takes...

If performing magic, juggling, making balloon animals, dressing up in an outlandish costume, wearing a large red nose, and above all else, making people laugh and bringing them joy sounds like a...

Q: I recently attended my first audition and I was asked to slate. I didn't know what that meant and I felt pretty stupid for asking. Can you explain what slating is and how I can prepare one for...

Some artists may recoil at the notion of selling their work, but it's the best way to lose the label starving artist. Approaching your work as a salable commodity as much as a creation can...

Cartoonists are multitalented individuals who draw cartoons in addition to creating their story lines and captions. The top measure of a cartoonist's success is having cartoons syndicated in major...

Graphic designers are responsible for creating notable product logos and/or packaging designs that will catch the public's eye and increase a company's sales. To be successful, designers must also...

Dancing is a career that begins with ballet classes when girls are between the ages of five and eight; boys generally start classes after age 10. Strict discipline is key to success in any form of...