What are some typical arts career paths?
Whether you are an artist or an arts professional who handles administrative, educational, operational, or management duties, many different career paths are possible. As a first-time job seeker you may initially need to pursue smaller scale opportunities working part time, as an intern, or as a volunteer for an organization. Or you may find yourself working several years in an entry-level position before gaining the skills and status to work up the ranks into higher paying positions with greater responsibilities. Looking at the staff directories of various arts organizations will help you better understand the possible course of your career advancement. Cal graduates have entered into a variety of arts career fields ranging from exhibit design and graphic design to fine arts painting and performing arts production. Specific positions of recent alumni include: • Executive Assistant, Sony Pictures Entertainment • Community Liaison Assistant, Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive • De
