3 Great Careers for Art Majors

How many people do you know that hate their jobs? They tolerate them, sure.  But they certainly don't like them. Some people just weren't put on this earth to work in an office. If this sounds like the person you see in the mirror everyday, an regular office job or career in a business related field might not be for sure. Have you considered a career in Art?

You might be thinking that there isn't a huge demand for painters and sculpters.  But what if I told you there were a number of art related careers you could follow that have nothing to do with standing around with a easel all day?

Here are 3 Great Careers for Art Majors

1. Art Therapist

If you like working with people and have a strong art background, then an Art Therapist would be a great an interesting career choice.  As an Art Therapist, you would help people use art to deal with different issues.  Art therapists help people, both young and old, by using visual arts as a method for developing one's self and for healing.  Your job would be to help the people you work with get through emotional issues or to explore their emotions in ways other than through words.

2. Art Teacher

If you like kids, then a career as an Art teacher at the elementary or high school level might be for you. There are so many young people today with artistic talent but who don't have that one person to instill an appreciation and love for art.  As an art teacher, you'll have the chance to influence potentially thousands of kids in the course of your career. You're job will be to help them hone their artistic skills and just to develop an overall understanding and appreciation of the importance art has on our world today.

3. Tattoo Artist

The tattoo industry is big business with people spending big money for their ink. What better way to use your artistic talents everyday? As a tattoo artist, you will be responsible for taking a persons vision and translated into art in the form of tattoos. What a great way to show off your talent and creativity! As long as you don't have a fear of needles (or people with tattoos!), then a career as a tattoo artist might be great for you.

These are just a few ideas for a careers in art.  As you can see, there are many careers that an art major can pursue.  If you take some time to consider all the available options, I'm sure you can find a career path in art that you will love for the rest of your life.