Career Opportunities in Art by Susan H. Haubenstock, David Joselit, Karen Bressler (Editor), Elise Rosen (Editor)

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Completely revised and up-to-date, this in-depth guide is ideal for anyone aspiring to work in the field of art. This updated edition includes the latest salary information, trends, and opportunities in the field of art. New technologies and associations are also provided to help job-seekers identify and break into the right art career. More than 80 jobs are profiled, in fields including: Art and Design, Museums, Art Galleries, Education, Funding Agencies for the Arts, Art Journalism, and Auction Galleries. Jobs profiled include: Advertising Art Director, Archivist, Art History Teacher, Book Designer, Curator, Exhibit Designer, Framing Technician, Gallery Director, Interior Designer, Jewelry Designer, and Photographer.

School Library Journal

YA-An outstanding, comprehensive purchase for career collections. Originally published in 1988, this revised edition is divided into nine sections. The first eight cover jobs in design, museums, art and auction galleries, education, art journalism, funding agencies, and art-related businesses, with a total of 83 distinct entries. Each division includes an overview of duties, alternate title(s), salary range, employment and advancement prospects, education, and prerequisites. The ninth section is made up of six appendixes that list educational institutions specifically for art therapy and arts administration; trade and vocational schools; scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans; internships; and organizations and associations. YAs, counselors, and parents will benefit from this book and gain from it a realistic sense of career possibilities in the art world.-Beth Gourley, Handley Regional Library, Winchester, VA

Booknews

Providing realistic information on the scope; salary; prospects; educational, experience, and skills requirements; and tips for entry for 84 jobs in the art field, freelance writer/editor Haubenstock and Joselit (art, U. of California, Irvine) add the position of Web designer to this edition. Positions are in art and design, museums, art galleries, education, arts funding agencies, art journalism, auction galleries, and art-related businesses. Includes updated appendices on US resources: educational institutions, trade schools, financial aid, internships, and organizations/associations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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