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

Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Drawing and Painting Certificate
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Sculpture + Expanded Practices (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts) Bachelor
Painting (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts) Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Fine Art: Painting (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Fine Art Painting (Camberwell) (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Fine Arts (BFA) Bachelor
Painting Bachelor
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OCAD University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Drawing & Painting Bachelor; Honours
Sculpture/Installation Bachelor; Honours
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University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Scotland, GB

Related Program(s):
Art and Contemporary Practices BA (Hons) 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