Artists and Related Workers

Significant Points

• About 63 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed.
• Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work; the number of qualified workers exceeds the number of available openings 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.

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