On Becoming a Working Visual Artist: Opportunities and Challenges Along the Path

Author

Manlin Zhang

Date of Award

3-21-2013

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Liberal Studies

Organizational Unit

University College, Arts and Culture Management

Disciplines

Arts and Culture

First Advisor

Jane Hansberry

Keywords

Working, Visual, Artists

Abstract

Thousands of students graduate from colleges and art schools every year with the goal of becoming working visual artists. The majority of them, however, find that earning a living as a working artist is a tough and competitive career path. This Capstone Project, through an extensive literature review and interviews, examines the factors and characteristics that influence whether an individual will make the leap to becoming a working visual artist. Research results indicate that primary factors in achieving the status of working visual artists include specific personality traits, experiential and career-oriented arts education, and development of strong business skills.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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