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 profile: cartoonist

    A cartoonist draws pictures and cartoons to amuse, educate and influence people.
  • Job profile: technical illustrator

    Technical illustrators, who may also be known as scientific illustrators, prepare detailed drawings to help people understand often complex scientific or technical information.
  • Job profile: sculptor

    Sculptors create three-dimensional objects that are designed to give aesthetic appeal.
  • Job profile: gallery staff

    Attendants are responsible for ensuring that visitors are properly and safely regulated and that artefacts are safe and secure.

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