Higher levels of tolerance and empathy are observed among art students due to their exposure to conflicting perspectives of the world, which helps them learn about people, places, and ideas that exist outside of their bubbles.
Tolerance and empathy are essential in a more diverse world than ever, which requires a sense of civic duty and community to correct the shortcomings of our society. Artists show more tolerance and empathy, and their art provides an opportunity to encourage other people to adopt the same values. We are still unsure why, but students who pursue an education in art at school improve their test scores in other subjects and graduate at higher rates. In terms of job opportunities, children and young adults will not be short on career prospects.
In fact, in a not-so-distant future where automation will disrupt countless industries, art, and other creative careers will continue to be an exclusively human skill. The benefits of studying art are endless. The soft skills that art education provides you with are perhaps more valuable than ever in the workplace, where critical thinking makes for more adaptable employees.
You cannot program creativity. Do you want to learn the basics of perspective drawing? Just follow…. These are some of the questions you might be asking yourself. For this post I worked closely with a Haivan, a professional 3D artist who has been working in the industry for quite a while now.
What we found is revealing. Tilghman Princeton University President, — The Princeton campus is always buzzing with creativity: plays, readings, a capella concerts in the archways, breakdancing and bhangra and everything in between. Art makes us human. It helps us to make sense of our own lives and identify with the lives of others. The greatest mentors for the emerging artist are the work of the great masters.
I did exactly that and learned the following a some elements of publicity b how to hang shows c the dynamics of a volunteer board d web designing e grant development and proposal writing f accounting g fundraising h some insights in designing programs and curricula for education i designing and monitoring program evaluation and j line item budgeting.
I served as their bookkeeper, treasurer, webmaster, and grant developer. Yes, there is still a lot more for me to learn as I seek ways to market my art and assist other art organizations. But this is a life long process. All one need to do is have a willingness to learn and undertake projects. If you decide on a graduate degree be very careful what program, area of concentration, and what school to pick. It is far better to pursue a degree in another field than the arts or arts management for that ROI.
Arts school like almost all the universities in the states are simply a business. You go their to make them, make more money, not to learn for sure!
It is clear. An arts degree is worthless. It is more a gamble between evil and demon. I spent 6 years in arts school. They are now a proof of my frustration and discouragement of having to abandon all hope of regainning the joy I knew before holding them. I am constantly striving to improve my skills, both in the art itself and in reaching people who will support the work I do.
I began my art and art marketing studies in because I hated my job, and by I was able to work as an artist full-time. I opened my own art gallery a year and a half ago and business has exceeded expectations.
Not one collector has ever cared if I had a degree. In my experience, drive, desire, self discipline and willingness to research are way more important to success.
I really want to encourage other artists to find their own way. The fact that you are here at The Abundant Artist shows that you are ready to give it a shot, please take advantage of all the great info available here and help dispel the starving artist myth!
I too did not go to art school. I started painting in and have been full-time artist since I was fortunate to take the time to really paint for 9 years without relying on working full-time. I did not have anybody pay my way, I was a self employed decorative painter and interior designer while I was trying to become a good fine artist.
My degree is in nutrition and physical education. I have taught myself everything that I have done as a career. My goal of pursuing fine art was not to make money but to become a really great abstract painter, then the money would come.
This has come true and I now make all my money from my art. She had a MA in fine art. I did not listen to her advise. She never made her living as a fine artist, why would I believe her. It was really hard work! I tried so many different mediums along the way and finally settled on mixed media. I love working as a full time artist but I think I put in more hours that people that work at a regular job. If you work hard as a fine artist is possible to make a great living but it not just about painting.
You have to keep up with the business end and find your own unique ways of selling your art. I show in galleries, work with several art consultants for commercial installation and do a 3 month show once a year.
Sometimes you have to move to the right place as well to get connected. I moved from the midwest to the Southwest. I had an argument the other night with a friend who recently earned a Masters in Art History oddly, about whether you should erase mistakes. She definitely has a wonderfully large vocabulary and an ability to string together truly imposing and intimidating sentences.
However, I know successful painters who have gone to ateliers or correspondence courses, and have made discoveries on their own, and they are skilled and thoughtful painters doing valuable work.
I never finished school, and I now work from home as an artist. I deal with orders for my work, printers and manufactures to get my art on products, license my work with companies and create new work everyday and even expanded to clothing. Not going to lie though,I learned alot about how to perfect my crafted. But the business side was all learned from online resources.
Not only that but I love entrepreneurship, marketing and promotion which is why it helps to love the business side of an art career.
It really helps to know that knowledge. But take art classes on the side. You would be better off. I went to two art schools from the late s-early s. On the other, there were really no courses dealing with marketing and the business of being an artist.
If I were to talk to any young person who had aspirations of attending art school, I would tell them to do their research into their field of interest and schools. These are things I wish someone had told me when I got the notion of going to art school. On the other, I be underwater in massive student loans until the day I die. Make of it what you will.
Plus, the biggest reason for wanting to go to school was probably for the connections…I loved school lol. Your email address will not be published. I leaned a lot thru those classes, thru my interactions with the professors and other students. It helped open my mind and bring inspiration at times where there was none. It enhanced some of the ideas and thoughts that I had.
They helped a great deal and I learned a lot. Both have their place and value in the overall art experience. A lot depends on the goals and purposes of the potential student and the background, styles and temperaments and ability to teach of the faculty of the school.
I personally could have spent my time better learning the actual business of becoming a professional artist, and become savvy with digital software packages. I learned more about my practice and the business from my own research, not a degree. What are your goals? Why you want to go to art school? Is it for the experience, for your resume, or to help you build a portfolio?
Is it to help you legitimize your role as a professional artist? Put your reasons down on paper and next to each, define why you think an art school or degree will help you achieve that goal. How much? How much of a financial commitment are you looking at?
How many students do they fund each year? Look beyond tuition and factor in the total cost including room, board, books, and supplies. How do you learn? Do you excel in busy classroom and lecture environments, or one-on-one sessions with teachers with more hands-on lessons? Do you prefer small class sizes or large?
Depending on your answers, you may want to opt for a small, private art school versus a large state university. Spelling this out will help you identify the best program for you. Are there alternatives? Are there free or low-cost classes you could take at a local arts organization, or a network of artists you could join in your local area that will help you build the connections you crave? Comments This article made my day! Best regards, Chuck Black.
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