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Here is the fun part! Find out about the various careers in the visual art field. With a major in Fine Art you can be a career artist or be well qualified for a creative job that needs your talent. What you can do with an art major? [widget:9_steps_guide_art_benifits] "Usually, *fine artists* specialize in one or two art forms, such as ...

You’ve got talent! You can draw something exactly how it looks on paper, or you can draw for hours from ideas in your head. You did well in art classes and maybe have even taken some extra extracurricular courses. You have great ideas about how to communicate something visually. You love art materials: paint, charcoal, pencils, etc. You feel great when ...

Careers are built on networks. Your network consists of your classmates, your teachers, your family, friends, and mentors. These are people that support you and want you to succeed. Ask them if they know of any opportunities for you. Build your network. h4. Who Is Doing What You Want to Do? Again, like suggestion number two, do your research. Meet people ...

Preparing for the Studio Visit When someone is interested in your work, set up a studio visit to show them your work. Give them an option of two times that you could meet. Keep offering times until you find them free. If the appointment is more than a week away call (or email) them the week of the appointment to confirm. ...

Ideas for Internships For fine artists, internships such as working in a gallery, museum, non-profit institution are very valuable to understand the business side of making art and selling it. Working for an artist as a studio assistant is also a very valuable experience. It may open doors for you that would other wise be inaccessible. While you are working in ...

Having researched the possibilities in the arts, think of which areas interest you most. Research how much money the professions usually pay (this can be difficult for fine artists- more interviewing may be necessary). Median Annual Salary The US Government give: $29,000 as the Median Annual Salary for *Artists*. About 63 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. [widget:9_steps_guide_art_benifits] Keen ...

Studio Visits Give You Experience Studio visits get easier the more you do. Look at them as a learning experiences and opportunity to sharpen you verbal communication skills. h4. Follow Up Follow up with the visitor within a couple of days unless they have specifically told you not to contact them. [widget:9_steps_guide_art_benifits] Again, express your interest in the opportunity and thank ...

There is no perfect school. What you have to do is to find one that matches your priorities. The factors to consider are: * Location * Cost * Reputation * Strengths of the program * Teachers that you want to work with * Facilities h4. Evaluate the Schools Try to determine if the school can improve your strengths and your weaknesses ...