There are numerous outlets for employment in the world of fine art, not only for fine artists themselves but also for dealers, shippers, instructors, professors, underwriters, publicists, agents, gallery and museum personnel, public school teachers and program directors, among others. This field encompasses all areas in relation to any sort of visual art including sculpture, painting, woodcarving, illustration and the like.
Many positions, though not all, will require at least a bachelor’s degree in an art or design-related discipline, though some positions are better suited to persons with an education in business, liberal arts, law or media relations. Professors and senior educators will typically need a PhD, though a master’s degree is acceptable in some cases. Successful individuals in all corners of the fine art business should have in-depth knowledge of art history, techniques and trends.
Salaries for individuals working in this field in the UK can range from as little as £15,000 per annum for beginning artists, porters and entry-level administrators to more than £60,000 per annum for tenured professors, underwriters, dealers, art directors and successful artists.