Visual art

Get a creative career in visual arts. Throughout your art career, Creative Choices° can help you. We have information and advice on art jobs, art courses, career advice and funding, leadership and much more.

Visual art involves creations such as painting, drawing, fine art, illustration and other types of exhibitions. The sector includes individual artists, publicly-funded institutions, commercial galleries, studios and art fairs.

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Job profiles »

Job profile: arts administrator

Administrators are responsible for areas such as accountancy, fundraising, publicity, organising exhibitions, customer care and management of people and buildings.
Job profile: box office staff

Box office staff work in cinemas, theatres and concert halls. They are responsible for taking bookings and payments for tickets.
Job profile: manager - arts centre

All cultural activities and organisations need accounting and administrative support to take care of their business activity.
Job profile: stage designer

Stage designers are responsible for designing stage settings for productions, from single scene dramas where the action takes place in one room, to complex scenery and scene changes required by major productions.