Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

(NOC 5136)
 

What do Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists do?

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, and other art works.

How to become: Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Painting Bachelor
Sculpture Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Québec, CA

Related Program(s):
Painting and Drawing (BFA) Bachelor
Sculpture (BFA) Bachelor
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OCAD University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Drawing & Painting Bachelor
Sculpture/Installation Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Fine Art Painting (Camberwell) (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Fine Art Sculpture (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Calgary - Department of Art and Art History
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Studies Bachelor
Concurrent BFA/BEd in Visual Studies and Education Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists make?

Low:
$31,200
Average:
$52,000
High:
$93,600

Job openings for Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

Job Seekers:
24,700
Job Openings:
27,400