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Visual Arts: Career Resources

This guide is designed for students in the Visual Arts, A.A. (Associate in Arts) program.

Career Resources

Americans for the Arts Career Center connects employers and employees in the arts field.

Art Business is a resource for artists focused on the business side of the art world. Provides advice on pricing artwork, marketing, gallery representation, and other professional aspects of being an artist.

Artfinder is an online marketplace focused on original art. It’s an excellent platform for emerging artists to sell their work.

The Art Career Project offers comprehensive guides and career advice on various paths for visual artists.

Art Jobs is a comprehensive job board for artists that includes listings for full-time, part-time, freelance, and contract work in the art industry. 

Creative Capital provides grants, professional development workshops, and resources to help artists grow and sustain their careers.

Glassdoor offers job listings along with company reviews and salary information, helping visual artists make informed career decisions.

Indeed is a popular job search engine that allows you to find art jobs, internships, and freelance opportunities.

New York Foundation for the Arts is the go-to job board in the arts and culture industry. 

Saatchi Art is an online platform where artists can sell their artwork to a global audience.

Art Portfolio Resources

Adobe Portfolio is a platform that integrates well with Behance and provides customizable templates. Adobe Portfolio is free for Adobe Creative Cloud members.

Carbonmade is a simple, user-friendly platform that helps artists create visually striking portfolios quickly.

Cargo is a highly customizable portfolio platform with creative freedom, allowing you to design unique online portfolios.

Format is a portfolio website builder specifically designed for creatives, with customizable templates and easy-to-use features.

Squarespace is known for its clean and elegant templates. Squarespace is perfect for those looking for ease of use and design-focused templates.

Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder with customizable templates that is ideal for creating a personalized portfolio.

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