Craft Artists
Did You Know:*
- About 60 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed.
- Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
- Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
- Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.
Industry Areas
- Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery.
- Attend craft shows to market products.
Overall Kind of Work*
Artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. They use a variety of methods-painting, sculpting or illustration ? and an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, acry...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Many artists work in fine art or commercial art studios located in office buildings, warehouses or lofts. Others work in private studios in their homes. Some fine artists share studio space, where...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 18.78% (0-20 Hours)
- 13.91% (21-34 Hours)
- 4.49% (35-39 Hours)
- 30.86% (40 Hours)
- 2.44% (41-49 Hours)
- 29.51% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Craft Artists(27-1010)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 36.98% (Private For-Profit)
- 4.15% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 1.66% (State and Local Govt)
- 0.23% (Federal Government)
- 56.98% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Artists And Related Workers