Source: CreativeCareerSchools.com

So you want a successful career in an art-related field. When looking for employment, it may be helpful to consider the industries that employ more artists of every type. At the same time, many artists are freelancers who work for themselves so where they are located may be more flexible. Alternatively, the Internet has enabled many artists, particularly web designers, graphic designers and writers to work “virtually” from their home with clients located in other cities, states and even countries!

You will probably notice that top employing industries with such phrases as “Management of companies and enterprises” and “Independent artists, writers and performers” can also mean that the artist is self-employed or is a freelancer. Alternatively, many companies employ in-house designers, or do business with self-employed/freelance artists.

You’ll also notice that “Advertising and related services” and “Specialized design services” rank among the top industries that employ the most art-related professionals. These type of companies are also known as advertising agencies, design agencies, design firms, design studios, web design companies, and interactive agencies. To see a list of advertising agencies along with their web sites, visit the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA.org) and select Roster of Members from the Inside the AAAA menu.

Source of Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)

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