Industry|Employers
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Job|Roles
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Skills
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Alumni
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Museums & Art Galleries
(Museums, Galleries & Auction Houses)
Art museums:
- University
- Public
- private
Archives
Historical societies
Natural history museums
Living history museums
Galleries
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Administration
Curatorial
Preservation and Conservation
Restoration
Registrarial
Collections Management
Exhibit Design/Preparation
Archive Management
Art Authentication
Education
Publications
Development
Docent Coordination
Public Relations
Reproductions and Retailing
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strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
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Waterhouse & Dodd, Gallery Assistant
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums
Lanesboro Arts Center, Program and Marketing Director
The Art Institute of Chicago, Implementation and Strategy Intern
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Assistant to the Museum Director
Davenport Museum of Art, Director
M. Goodwin & Associates, Museum Consultant
Kimbell Art Museum, Asst Director
Harvard University Art Museums
New Bedford Whaling Museum, Chief Curator
The Art Institute of Chicago, Curator
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Art Sales
Self-employed
Art dealers Galleries:
Museums
Auction houses
Specialty stores
Interior design firms
Insurance agencies
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Appraisal: Art and Estate
Sales
Antiques Dealing
Art Authentication
Public Relations
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strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
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Vara Fine Arts, Consultant Appraiser
Strata Fine Art Services, LLC, Principal
Christie's, Post-War & Contemporary Art, Private Sales
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Education
Public and private schools
Colleges and universities
Art and design schools
Art libraries
Museums
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Teaching
Research
Administration
Library/Information Sciences
Visual Resources Curating
Student Affairs
- Student Activities
- Leadership Development
- Admissions
- Orientation
- Career Services
- Residence Life
- Multi-cultural Affairs
- Study Abroad
- International Student Services
Academic Affairs
- Academic Support Services
- Advising
- Educational Advancement Programs
- Honors Programs
Community Education
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K-12:
- Coordination
- public speaking
- critical thinking
- writing
- social perceptiveness
- complex problem solving.
Higher Ed:
- Research
- Writing
- critical thinking
- judgment and decision making
- presentations
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Syracuse University, Assoc. Prof., Dir. Graduate Museum Studies, Sr. Curator
Eagle Nest Elementary School, School Media Specialist
Northwestern University, Professor of Western Art
Princeton University, Librarian, Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology
The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U), Assistant Professor
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Media
(Publishing/
Journalist & Writing)
Newspapers
Art magazines and journals
Textbook or commercial publishing houses
News departments of local, public, and commercial radio and TV stations
Syndicated radio services
Internet sites
Movie studios
Production companies
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Publishing
Editing
Free Lance Writing
Art Criticism
Set Design
Costuming
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advanced verbal and written communication
detailed oriented
technology and social media skills
time management
analytical skills
interpersonal skills
negotiation skills
project management skills
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Penguin Group USA, Sales Assistant
Mobil Travel Guide, Senior Editor
Business Times, Photojournalist
Art Institute of Chicago, Writer/Editor
WomensHealthMag.com, Rodale Inc. Deputy Editor
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Nonprofit
Local and national nonprofit agencies
- Arts Education Partnership
- National Arts Education Association
- Americans for the Arts
Foundations
- International Child Art Foundation
- Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Trade or professional associations
Special interest groups
Libraries
Museums:
- University
- Public
- Private
Historic sites
- The Biltmore
- Mount Vernon
Historical societies
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Administration
Management
Public Relations
Development
Research
Grant Writing
Direct Service
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Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause
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Public Art Fund, Development Associate
American Bar Association, Deputy Director, Business Services
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Executive Director, Public Relations
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Government
State arts agencies
Local, state, and national councils for the arts
Historical commissions
Museums/galleries
- Smithsonian Institute
- The National Gallery Film boards
Libraries and archives
Endowments/grant making agencies
Cultural affairs agencies
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Public Affairs
Writing/Editing
Audiovisual Producing
Museum Work
Curating
Development
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Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing
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Human Rights Campaign, Staff Accountant
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Business
(Advertising/
Public Relations)
Product and service organizations
Retail stores
Hotels
Restaurants
Wholesalers
Manufacturers
Banks and financial institutions
Insurance companies
Real estate agencies
Consulting firms
Other business corporations
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Management
Sales
Public Relations
Market Research
Creative Design
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Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
Project Management
Professionalism
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Mathematica Policy Research, Research Analyst
WexTrade Financial, Director of Trading Systems and Risk Management
One North Interactive, Senior UX Strategist
YouTube, Product Manager
iCrossing, Media Manager
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Appraisals & Collection Mgmt.
- Self-employed
- Art dealers Galleries:
- Museums
- Auction houses
- Specialty stores
- Interior design firms
- Insurance agencies
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Appraisal: Art and Estate
Antiques Dealing
Art Authentication
Public Relations
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Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Professionalism
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Vara Fine Arts, Consultant Appraiser
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Production (film & theater)
Film and video production companies
Media companies
Government agencies
Audio recording studios
Broadcasting groups
Cable and television stations
Communication departments
Special effects companies
Studio facilities
Theatrical production companies
Professional and school sport teams
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Directing
Video and Film Recording
Broadcasting
Producing
Editing
Script Writing
Photography
Sport Videography
Stage and Scene Design
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advanced verbal and written communication
flexibility and versatility
ability to research and think critically
strong interpersonal skills
creativity
editing and attention to detail
teamwork
active listening and interviewing
time management
computer and technical skills (in various forms of electronic media)
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Act III Productions, Vice President, Film and Television
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Art & Design
Advertising agencies
Public relation agencies
Design firms
Company marketing departments
Publishing companies:
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Books
Department stores
Television and motion picture industry
Manufacturing firms
Greeting card companies
Internet media companies
Self-employed
Large corporations
Governmental agencies
Universities
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Graphic Art
Motion Design
Web Design
Graphic Novels
Illustration
Story Boards
Advertising
Medical and Scientific Illustration
Typography
Animation
Art Direction
Logo/Branding
Design:
- Advertisement
- Magazine
- Layout
- Book
- Packaging
- Stationary
- Wallpaper
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strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
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Walter E Smithe Furniture, Interior Designer
Illustrator/Animator
Northbrook Park District, Costume Designer
Kathleen S Brenner Design, President
Self-employed Architect
Anthropology, Associate Buyer- Lighting, Curtains & Rugs
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Performance
Performing arts companies:
- Dance
- Theatre
- Opera
- Touring
- Broadway
- Off Broadway
- Recording industry
Television and motion picture industries and studios:
- Television shows
- Commercials
- Movies
- Music videos
Amusement and recreation venues:
- Theme parks
- Cruise ships
- Resorts
- Casinos
- Restaurants
- Sporting events
Self-employed/freelance work
Orchestras:
- Philharmonic, symphony, and chamber
- Armed Forces bands and orchestras
- Opera companies
- Musical theaters
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Ballet
Modern
Jazz
Tap
Hip-Hop
Theater Dance
Culturally-Specific Dance
Instrumental
Vocal
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strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
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montom arts, Producer, Director, Choreographer
Dog & Pony Theatre Company, Co-Artistic Director & Founder
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