Many reports have suggested that one of the worst career fields to take up in a bad economy is anything related to art. Well, a recent report by the National Endowment for the Arts says this just isn’t true. Between now and 2018, the report says job growth in artistic fields such as painting photography, and architecture is expected to exceed the average growth rate across all industries. What’s seven more promising is, museum jobs such as archivists and curators are set to grow at nearly double the average rate.
Other art jobs that creatives can count on for future growth are animators, actors, graphic designers, interior designers, writers, interpreters, translators, and landscape architects. Although job growth is promising for these careers, the competition is still fierce. To get your foot in the door, you’ll need more than just talent. A degree and experience are equally as important.
For more information about creative careers, what they pay, and growth projections, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov.
