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- Western Prosperity Zone
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- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
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- Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
- Annual Median Wage$ 52,706$24,439
$70,224
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateFast Growing
- Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, create pieces of art more for aesthetics than for function.
What do they typically do
- Use techniques such as knitting, weaving, glassblowing, painting, drawing, and sculpting
- Develop creative ideas or new methods for making art
- Create sketches, templates, or models to guide their work
- Select which materials to use on the basis of color, texture, strength, and other criteria
- Shape, join, or cut materials for a final product
- Use visual techniques, such as composition, color, space, and perspective, to produce desired artistic effects
- Develop portfolios highlighting their artistic styles and abilities to show to gallery owners and others interested in their work
- Display their work at auctions, craft fairs, galleries, museums, and online marketplaces
- Complete grant proposals and applications to obtain financial support for projects
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.4%Job Opening 14Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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