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Artist
Fine Artist )



Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

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A ceramic artist putting a handle on a cup
A ceramic artist putting a handle on a cup

Artists create visual and three-dimensional forms through painting, drawing, printmaking, carving, sculpting, photography, modelling, film-making, music, acting, dancing, video and computers to communicate an impression or idea. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Artists perform the following tasks:

  • develop ideas for artistic presentation
  • select and arrange subjects
  • select artistic medium, method and materials
  • prepare artistic materials
  • create works of art.

Specialisations

Artist (Fine/Visual Arts)
Cartoonist
Painter (Fine/Visual Arts)
Printmaker
Sculptor

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Learning Area Art  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Skill Level Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Para Professional Jobs  
Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Artists work in studios. They may share rented space with other artists.

Personal Requirements

  • artistic ability
  • good hand-eye coordination
  • creativity
  • self-discipline
  • promotional skills
  • knowledge of business/management skills, if self-employed.

Related Industries

Creative and Performing Arts Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Painters, Potters and Sculptors (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

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Art Therapist
Arts Administrator
Conservator
Craftsperson
Games Developer
Interior Designer
Jeweller
Museum Curator
Photographer
Picture Framer

Earnings

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Innovation and Business Skills Australia
Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design
National Association for the Visual Arts

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Using a torch to produce glass art pieces
Using a torch to produce glass art pieces

Occupation Video - Artist

Video courtesy of the myfuture Student Video Competition