Fine Arts Professional Careers
By Susan Kendzulak, About.com Guide
To work in the field of fine arts is a dream come true. Whether you work in a large institution like a museum or you operate your own art gallery, there are specific career steps to take.
This section provides the resources available for those wanting to work in art auction houses, to work as archivists or conservators, or to work independently as artists, curators or researchers.
Also, there are various career choices to make in the field of fine art. Select the one that is best for you.
Artists
Professional and practical career information for visual artists.
- Career Profile of Artist
- Career Profile of Art Studio Assistant
- How to Apply for Art Grants and Art Funding
- Pollock Krasner Foundation Artists Grants
Art Appraisers, Brokers and Dealers
Professional career information for art appraisers, art dealers and brokers.
- How to Become an Art Appraiser
- How to Build Your Professional Career as an Art Appraiser
- Art Appraisals and Legal Issues
- Certified Appraisers
- Ethics of Art Appraisals
Art Auction House Staff
Professional career information for fine art and decorative arts auction house staff.
- How to Become Art Auctioneer and Work in Art Auction House
- Top 10 Fine Art Auction Houses
- Profiles of Art Auction Houses
- How to Build Your Career in the Field of Art Auctions
Curators
Whether you are working as an in-house museum curator or as a freelance independent curator, the professional resources for your career are provided here.
- How to Curate an Art Exhibition in 10 Easy Steps
- How to Apply for Art Grants and Art Funding
- International Art Magazines
Art Galleries
The professional resources for running an art gallery are provided here.
- Top 10 Recession-Proof Strategies for Art Galleries
- What to Look for When Renting an Art Gallery Space
- 7 Smart Tips on How to Cut Overhead of Your Art Gallery
- Deal in Old Masters Paintings and Drawings
Art Museums
Here are the professional resources for art museum careers.
- 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants
- NEA Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program, International Indemnity
- Madrona Collections Management Software
Other Careers in the Fine Arts
Besides working as an artist or art dealer, there is a wide range of careers in the fine arts such as artist assistant, archivist, registrar, fabricators exhibition designer, publicity dept., education dept., etc.
Such jobs can take place in studios, foundries, art fairs, museums, galleries, auction houses, public art venues, etc.
This section will provide the professional links to these types of art careers.