Teaching

• From the elementary level to the technical college and university level, art teachers can find a rewarding career. Art teachers have the opportunity to work with aspiring artists and play a part in developing a student's creative nature. Positions can be tailored to specific media, such as sculpture, painting and design. Teaching draws on other skills, including speaking, writing and research, that can enliven an artistic career. Teachers often get the chance to advise students who show promise and encourage them to pursue their own careers in art.
  
  

Commercial

• Graphic artists, comic book creators and advertising creators enjoy good salaries and plenty of opportunity for advancement when they excel in their artistic endeavors and find the right employer. Moving from a fine arts education into commercial applications is typically an easy move for talented artists. Landing a decent position with a commercial enterprise can help an artist continue their creative work on the side.
  
  

Administration

• Art schools, galleries and museums all require administrative workers to help keep their businesses running smoothly. Consider an entry-level admin position while working toward a management job with more responsibility and access to the art community. Arts administrators can work in a variety of cultural venues and prepare showings, direct the programs and public relations for the facility as well as find funding. Arts administrators typically are very involved in the art scene and are necessary to the advancement of art in the community.
  
  

Merchandising

• Merchandising in arenas such as fashion and exhibition space are also lucrative arenas for people looking for art-related careers. The fashion industry utilizes creatives in the planning and production process, and those with more of a business orientation can find work in sales, marketing and supply chain distribution. Designers of exhibits serve all industries that require the creative services to show off their services at trade shows and conventions.
  
  

New Media

• By developing technological skills, anyone interested in art-related careers can get in on the design opportunities available through the Internet. From merchandising and advertising to online gaming and education, the options for web artists are endless. Online creative publishing careers are ripe for entrepreneurs willing to start a web page and market their creations. Large companies that create web pages have a need for talented web designers.