Fine Art

Useful information for those interested in a career in Fine Art.

Ones to watch

  • National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts (NADFAS) - network of local societies, members getting access to monthly lectures on a broad range of topics as well as study days, educational visits and newsletters
  • Scottish Arts Council (SAC) - lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland
  • Society of Graphic Fine Art - news of exhibitions and members
  • Arts Council England - National development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery. Good resources site, offers a mailing list, Arts Jobs, which sends emails with current vacancies and opportunities
  • Arts Hub enables subscribers to have access to news, events or job bulletin only
  • National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) is an independent lobbying organisation that represents all the arts.
  • PrA (Picture Research Association) is a professional organisation for Picture Researchers, Picture Editors and anyone involved in the research, management and study of visual material to the media industry.
  • Museums Association contains news and information on Britain’s museums and galleries, including careers information and a job search database
  • Art Quest - practical support, critical articles and opportunities covering every aspect of a visual artist or craftsperson's career
  • Arts Council of Northern Ireland – useful resources available, particularly for funding opportunities in Northern Ireland
  • Arts Council of Wales - useful links, particularly for funding opportunities in Northern Ireland

Job search

Qualifications / Careers advice

  • www.artquest.org.uk - practical support, critical articles and opportunities covering every aspect of a visual artist or craftsperson's career
  • www.artsmatrix.org.uk - is the regional agency for promoting continuing professional development of artists in the South West
  • www.creative-choices.co.uk - Career management site for those interested in the creative industries, including visual arts Destinations and Reflections - Careers of British Art, Craft and Design Graduates
  • www.usartstraining.org - helps students and graduates to find placements in America within arts and culture related organisations
  • www.aa2a.org - Artists Access to Art Colleges is a national set of schemes, providing opportunity to undertake a period of research or realise a project
  • The Artists Information Company enables subscribers to access information about opportunities and organisations, as well as advice on professional practices and being an Artist
  • www.artsmatrix.org.uk - regional agency for promoting continuing professional development of artists in the South West, includes job board
  • www.picture-research.org.uk/training-courses - courses for picture researching qualifications and short courses