Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

NOC

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create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed but may be employed as art instructors.

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Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This unit group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Painters

Create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.

Sculptors

Create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.

Art instructors and teachers

Teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

Also Known As

art teacher (except primary, secondary and post-secondary education)
artist
artistic painter
portrait painter
sculptor

silkscreen artist

watercolourist

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of the safe use of materials, tools and equipment are required. Art programs are offered at universities, colleges and private art schools.

A college diploma in fine arts techniques may be required.

Art instructors and teachers may be required to have a university degree or college diploma in a field related to art.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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62.5%

Female

37.5%

Male

Employment by age

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10.4%

15-24

12.5%

25-34

10.4%

35-44

6.3%

45-54

25.0%

55-64

35.4%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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6.3%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

22.9%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

39.6%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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72.9%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

N/A

27.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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8.50%

Northeast

25.50%

Southeast

25.50%

Southwest

27.70%

Central

12.80%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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