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Job outlook for fine arts teachers in the United States
Fine arts teacher job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fine arts teacher job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 159,400 new jobs for fine arts teachers are projected over the next decade.
Fine arts teacher salaries have increased 2% for fine arts teachers in the last 5 years.
There are over 27,318 fine arts teachers currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,023 active fine arts teacher job openings in the US.
The average fine arts teacher salary is $50,033.
Are fine arts teacher jobs in demand?
Fine arts teacher job and salary trends over time
Fine arts teacher jobs over time
Fine arts teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,318 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 27,981 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 29,310 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 28,927 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,900 | 0.01% |
Average fine arts teacher salary over time
Fine arts teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,033 | $24.05 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | $49,918 | $24.00 | --0.6% |
| 2024 | $50,227 | $24.15 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $48,051 | $23.10 | --2.5% |
| 2022 | $49,286 | $23.70 | +5.1% |
Fine arts teacher jobs by state
Most common states for fine arts teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 115 | 17% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 168 | 13% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 975 | 11% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 686 | 11% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 600 | 11% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 599 | 11% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,292 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 683 | 10% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 215 | 10% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 92 | 10% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 171 | 9% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 789 | 8% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 644 | 8% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 531 | 8% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 238 | 8% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 909 | 7% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 409 | 7% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 365 | 7% |
| 20 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 289 | 7% |
Most common cities for fine arts teachers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $67,215 |
Fine Arts Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fine arts teacher experts
School of the Art Institute of Chicag
Wake Forest University
College of the Marshall Islands
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Boston College
Eastern Illinois University
Moravian College
University of Memphis
Frostburg State University
Meredith College
Meredith College
California State University, Long Beach
Aquinas College
University of Maine
University of New Orleans
Sul Ross State University
Rutgers University, Camden Campus
Southern Oregon University
University of Northern Colorado
What general advice would you give to a Fine Arts Teacher?
Jeffrey Doebler Ph.D.: The arts are a basic human need. Especially during this time of turmoil in our world, we need musicians and other artists to help us create and share beauty. Also, many jobs in the music industry are entrepreneurial; musicians with initiative can create their own paths.
What will help Fine Arts Teachers increase their earning potential?
Jeffrey Doebler Ph.D.: The music field is much more broad than many people realize. Music graduates of Valparaiso University are doing these things... a. music teacher in K-12 school (band, orchestra, choir, general music, handbell choir) b. music therapist c. church musician (organ, choir, soloist, chamber musician) d. university professor (music education, music theory, music performance, music history, administration) e. private lessons teacher f. professional performer (military band, symphony orchestra, professional chorus, soloist, chamber musician, jazz). g. music industry (retail, sales, repairs) h. music industry (concert management, concert hall management, performance planning, music travel planning) i. law (copyright and more) j. community volunteer musician k. recording engineer l. composer (schools, churches, professional organizations, movies, television, video games)
Andrew Falkowski
Graduate Coordinator and Associate ChaiSchool of the Art Institute of Chicag
Department of Painting and Drawing
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Andrew Falkowski: Skill is a nebulous term, but examples of previous experience organizing a curriculum as an educator give an art department a sense of how someone would approach their class. Also, foregrounding the type of work one does in their career, as it relates to what someone teaches, is also really helpful. If someone is new to teaching, having a solid ability to use foundational skills is really helpful because introductory courses are usually the first type of classes offered.
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Andrew Falkowski: The ability to make people comfortable is incredibly helpful. Also, being enthusiastic about what one is teaching is necessary. You shouldn't teach if you aren't interested in sharing your enthusiasm for the material. Compartmentalizing larger ideas into manageable parts helps students assimilate information more easily. Being able to speak authentically about course narratives goes a long way in creating a consistent class engagement. Lastly, being open and curious about what students are bringing to the class creates a more open class environment and can activate students' energy.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fine Arts Teachers?
Andrew Falkowski: Again, skill is a nebulous term, and there isn't one set of skills that apply to all courses, with perhaps the exceptions of being well organized and being a clear and consistent communicator.
What skills will help Fine Arts Teachers earn the most?
Andrew Falkowski: Making artwork, writing, administrating, curating, public speaking, and obviously teaching are all skills that help one 'earn' more opportunities for higher-paying jobs. I have noticed at the college level that having a consistent national exhibition record seems to make a difference between those who are considered for full-time contracts and those who remain adjunct/part-time instructors. Also, being willing and able to relocate from one program to another helps. All that being said, I taught as an adjunct while showing nationally for 11 years before I was hired for a full-time contract, so sometimes it just takes a lot of time and a lot of hard work to get there.
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Sharon Andrews: -Ability to analyze complex structural and psychological circumstances.
-Ability to collectively create and problem solve.
-Enhanced ability to empathize.
-Strong communication skills
-Strong research skills
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Sharon Andrews: -Ability to empathize.
-Ability to listen
-Ability to work as a team
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fine Arts Teachers?
Sharon Andrews: Research skills are vital, and in this computer age, one must be able to access research information on a much deeper level than Wikipedia.
A great deal of casting is done online today, so an actor will be well served to create an engaging website and be proficient at online auditioning.
Desmond Doulatram
Co-Chair of Liberal Arts DepartmentCollege of the Marshall Islands
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Desmond Doulatram: College of the Marshall Islands (CMI), like our regional University USP (University of the South Pacific), follows an Oceanic model given RMI's fragmented state status being a nation of scattered atolls and islands spread across a million square kilometers of open Ocean. This unique geography shapes and informs our learning and teaching strategies contextualized to our students' learning environment and socio-economic characteristics. As stated on our website, "having a grasp of a broad range of skills and issues is imperative" given the Marshall Islands' unique special bilateral relationship with the United States of America called the Compact of Free Association. Hence why "we are committed to graduating students with a comprehensive foundation and understanding in all issues within the arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences." We train our students to think critically and learn the foundation of historical theories and Contemporary Social issues in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, the Pacific, and the world. These basic academic skills include ethics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, geography, and creative and academic fluency employing the English Language Arts and Marshallese Language Arts. Our Liberal Arts Program trains CMI students to research and advocates for issues about the region. It trains our students to serve the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and the wider Pacific Region as educated and responsible global citizens.
-We have resolved ourselves at CMI's Liberal Department to teach arts, both fine and performing, to explore the heart, mind, and soul for our shared feelings, beliefs, and aspirations while respecting individual idealism and our common humanity;
-We teach the technical and critical skills of learning and publishing on the Web
-We teach our students their rights and freedoms as human beings, indigenous persons, and national and global citizens;
-We integrate relevant topics into core skills of academics;
-We promote knowledge production and exhibition of our students' work
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Desmond Doulatram: Civic Awareness, critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and artistic expression are some of the most important soft skills taught and employed at the Liberal Arts Department, where our students engage in activism of all sorts, such as those pertaining to Climate Change, Nuclear Justice, and not to mention Gender Equality! The ability of our students as bilingual learners to apply cross-cultural empathy in their line of work displaying emotional range given the Marshall Islands' unique relationship with the outside world remains to date one of our greatest features at the college.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fine Arts Teachers?
Desmond Doulatram: Digital Literacy and Information Literacy are two hard skills we do our best to instill in our students because it allows our students to better display critical thinking and problem solving and analyze information to better communicate them. Our student experiences living in the Marshall Islands where it has a unique "Land Economy" and "Blue Economy" and not to mention a unique bilateral agreement with the United States giving prospects of higher "Labor Mobility" necessitates the need for digital literacy and information literacy in a growing digital socio-economic environment where a globalized economy is apparent.
What skills will help Fine Arts Teachers earn the most?
Desmond Doulatram: The mission of the Liberal Arts Program is to prepare students for transfer and other future educational opportunities through civic awareness, critical thinking and problem solving, information analysis and communication, and artistic expression. A Liberal Arts Education from CMI allows students to broaden their horizons. Given the broad range of our alumni and students, skills taught to students display a wide array of job opportunities making it extremely difficult to pinpoint what earns the most. For example, in our existing Liberal Arts Portfolio, our students have become Scholarship Grant Directors, Information Technology Managers, Financial Intelligence Analysts, Environmentalists, Agriculturalists, College Instructor(s) and Teacher(s), Photo Journalist(s), Mayors, and Grant Managers just to name a few. Many of our students have earned more by diversifying their skill sets by applying the aforementioned hard and soft skills.
Anthony Acock
Chair, Associate ProfessorCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Department of Art, College of Environmental Design
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Anthony Acock: An interest in interdisciplinary learning and teaching opportunities is a must for junior Fine Art instructors. We need people who are willing to help form a bridge between studio arts and visual communication design. Too many Art Departments feel like they are two separate departments living in one building. A demonstrated interest or experience in working across disciplines and disparate mediums is what I'm looking at, beyond raw skills and a terminal degree.
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Anthony Acock: Straight up, a positive attitude. Nobody goes into this for the money. Show passion for what you do. We're lucky to turn our childhood interests into (not great paying) careers. Stop acting like students are a burden.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fine Arts Teachers?
Anthony Acock: Ability to navigate whatever burdensome content management system the University requires you to use. Other than that, the technical skill requirement will range dramatically depending on the discipline and will be impossible to quantify here.
What skills will help Fine Arts Teachers earn the most?
Anthony Acock: UX/UI, Motion, and 3D. These are the three highest earners, by a LARGE margin.
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi
Visiting InstructorBoston College
Islamic Civilization & Societies Program
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi: In addition to the standard skills, I believe it's important for art teachers to be aware of global trends in modernism and contemporary art and cultivate a network to assist their students in finding internships.
Samantha Osborne
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Owner, Samantha Osborne DesignEastern Illinois University
Art + Design
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Samantha Osborne: Soft skills are equally important to hard skills. Graphic designers are visual communicators. Visual communication is a universal learned skill, vs. a linguistic capability. This means that graphic designers must learn to recognize and effectively utilize mood and tone in their own visual compositions in regard to color theory and psychology, gestalt principles, and font or lettering design. Essentially a well-skilled graphic designer becomes part psychologist in working through design problems and deciphering client direction, part problem-solver in developing an effective solution to the design problem, and part artist in bringing astonishing and original visual communication and graphics to reach a solution.
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Samantha Osborne: Three soft skills stand out most: an ability to see the big picture, an ability to "read" people, and an ability to make a convincing argument for your design solution(s).
i. An ability to see big picture: there are an infinite number of details in graphic design, whether you work in website design on the front or back end, or in print media with physical outputs. It's easy to get caught up on the details, especially when clients are making specific demands about things such as paper type. A skilled designer must be able to see beyond the details and look at the big picture for an effective design solution. For example, a client may be asking for an invitation design for an up-coming event. A skilled designer will ask questions and dig in, eventually uncovering that perhaps for a successful event, the client also needs a splash page and social media, either in place of or in addition to an invitation. A skilled designer addresses design problems holistically, rather than minutely.
ii. An ability to "read" people: designers are trained in art-specific vocabulary. Hue, saturation, pixels, gestalt...most non-art folks don't use or speak that language. When clients are describing their goals, they aren't using art-vocabulary. It's a designer's job to translate what the client is saying into an advanced and effective creative solution. They must be able to speak and understand the language of non-creative folks, as well as the language of the broader creative industry.
iii. An ability to make a convincing argument for your design solution(s): many young and inexperienced designer tend to get their hearts broken when a client smashes one of their [very well thought-out] ideas. Rather than rolling over, a designer must learn to navigate how best to build support for their idea(s). That might mean in some instances you work more fluidly with the client throughout the design process, so that they feel they have ownership in the development of the solution. In other instances it might mean that the designer is presenting options, rather than a single solution, so that the client feels empowered to make choices throughout the design process. And in some instances, it might be a matter of better explaining and presenting your idea to a client; perhaps the designer needs to push back more, perhaps they need to provide more research as to why their solution is best, or maybe they simply need to present it with more excitement and enthusiasm.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fine Arts Teachers?
Samantha Osborne: This completely depends on which sector of the graphic design industry you're involved in. Generally speaking, a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is essential, with expertise in other software as it applies to your field. I also find it refreshing and highly effective when designers can begin exploring and developing solutions in an more analog fashion on the front-end of projects, before jumping to the computer. For example, it's easier to visually organize complex ideas via a post-it/mood board wall in which you can physically move ideas around, especially when you're working with a team, which is more common than not.
What skills will help Fine Arts Teachers earn the most?
Samantha Osborne: An ability to effectively communicate, navigate creative resources, network, empathize with others, and come up with innovative creative solutions. That said, your work still needs to be stellar and consistently great if you're going to be a big earner.
How have salaries changed over time for Fine Arts Teachers?
Dr. Neil Wetzel: Very few people go into music to make a lot of money. That said, salaries for music educators have kept up with inflation, and a job in a public school comes with benefits (health insurance and some kind of retirement plan). Performers at the very top of the field have done fairly well. While the top jobs in symphony orchestras and in the pop music field pay very well, those jobs are the equivalent of playing major league baseball. Only the very best make it to that level, and there are a finite number (and not very many) of these types of jobs.
For the gigging, weekend musician that plays weddings, parties, and other events, salaries have gone up but many have not kept pace with inflation. Many of my jazz musician friends are still working for $100 for a three-hour jazz gig. This pay scale has not gone up much over the past 15-20 years. Please note that musicians playing in party/cover bands generally get paid better if they live/work in large metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, etc.
For those working in audio/music technology fields, salaries are better if you can own/administer your own business. This field often employs young, eager persons that have a passion for the craft. The pay may not be great and work not always steady, but it can be a stepping stone to gain experience and help one to start their own company/business.
What soft skills should all Fine Arts Teachers possess?
Robyn Jones: Adaptability-this was proven to be necessary across many different careers, with the need to switch to a virtual format. Diversity of skills-it's not enough anymore to just play a great audition and get a job in an orchestra. Musicians need to be great players, great teachers, self-promoters, entrepreneurs, possess marketing/advertising skills. They need to be self-motivated and creative thinkers as they find their career path.
Jacob Dalager
LecturerFrostburg State University
Department of Music
What technical skills for a Fine Arts Teacher stand out to employers?
Jacob Dalager: Coronavirus has definitely increased the technical and entrepreneurial requirements to be a musician. Musicians must now know how to livestream, record professional video and audio, manage social media feeds, and build effective websites. Those are all things you need to get your name out there and build your reputation. Employers are still lagging in those trends, however, and most are still looking for the same things they have always wanted: organizational skills, effective communication, affability, and musicianship.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Emily Howard: There is a noticeable increase in the number of and usage of online galleries and platforms for
visual artists. Saatchiart.com and Foundwork.art are good examples.
What Fine Arts Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Emily Howard: Given the increase in online and virtual marketing, having professional quality images of artwork
is more important than ever. I would recommend enhancing portfolio photography and
videography skills. Internships and apprenticeships are a great way to gain experience and
skills.
What general advice would you give to a Fine Arts Teacher?
Emily Howard: Reach out to individuals working in the field you want to enter, those who have your "dream
job," and ask what path they took to get where they are and what advice they have for someone
beginning their career. Though no two paths are alike in the art world, forging connections with
those working in your chosen field is invaluable.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Holly Fischer: Marketing and using social media to connect virtually. This is especially true for studio majors
that are working as artists and/or working in galleries and museums.
What Fine Arts Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Holly Fischer: Depending on the career goals, it is always recommended to work with professionals to learn
more about a certain area of the artworld. This could be working in a museum, gallery, and/or for
a professional, working artist as an intern or assistant.
What general advice would you give to a Fine Arts Teacher?
Holly Fischer: To set long-term and short-term goals to work towards a "dream job." If the goal is to work as a
head curator in a museum, then I would encourage researching jobs that will help you get closer
to that position.
Laurie Gatlin Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Art EducationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
School of Art
What type of skills will young Fine Arts Teachers need?
Laurie Gatlin Ph.D.: One advantage to what's going on now is that our student teachers and those in the credential and art education courses are really learning innovative ways to deliver and prepare lessons to be shared through e-learning. Our students are learning how to organize their teaching in a way that makes learning accessible for kids and also learning ways to deliver a hands-on studio experience through video, step-by-step instruction, and an abundance of guided learning. This is something they'll take with them, and I think there are a lot of strategies that they will continue even when classes resume a face-to-face aspect.
What experience really stands out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Laurie Gatlin Ph.D.: Right now, the ability to write engaging lessons that can be delivered with scaffolded experiences, all organized in a learning management system. Not so much different than what they have been learning, but the delivery mode is structured differently. Our students in general learn how to write engaging, community-based lessons that connect their students lived experiences with their formal education in art.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Fine Arts Teachers?
Laurie Gatlin Ph.D.: There will probably be a few - one of the things we are concerned with is their actual practical preparation for entering the classroom. We do a lot of observation and assisting during their program, and that cannot be done right now. So students are learning "about" teaching by watching videos and having teacher panels for their Clinical 1 & II aspects. All of this will start them off in their career with a lot less hands-on preparation than they would normally have by the time they are done student teaching.
Those student teachers who are entering the Clinical III part of their program (student teaching) are teaching virtually. In a few ways, they have a bit of an advantage in learning new ways to engage students, but they are missing out on classroom management that will then have to be learned when schools return to face-to-face instruction, on their own without a mentor teacher in the room. So the apprenticeship aspect is not what it should be.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Fine Arts Teachers?
Dana Freeman: Our art students are so varied, it's hard to pinpoint typical jobs, and I can't say how the pandemic might change the market or where in the country is best for art-related jobs. Most typical would be graphic design, (which one could do remotely, so no location is better than another) or teaching (and I bet the pandemic may prompt many art students to get their MFA now, instead of waiting). I can say our art students are resilient, creative thinkers in general, so they may be more able to pivot toward the "new normal" and envision what doesn't even exist right now.
What experience really stands out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Dana Freeman: For resumes, I think substantial internships, and one that addresses the pandemic, wouldn't hurt (e.g., my daughter interned for a big yearly arts fair and figured out how to do it virtually). Otherwise, great references, and specifically for artists, great portfolios are essential. In the absence of a job, improve your portfolio!
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Fine Arts Teachers in the next 5 years?
Dana Freeman: Phil Gardner from the MSU Collegiate Employment Research Institute recently presented the annual recruitment trends report which noted that they are cautiously optimistic about hiring for bachelor's degrees, despite the fact that nearly 40 percent of employers who recruit college students were absent from campus recruiting this fall. COVID-19 has had destructive economic consequences on many industries, including the arts and entertainment industry. Twenty-five percent of employers, according to the MSU survey, closed their open positions or rescinded offers made to graduating students in response to COVID-19.
Many organizations had to pivot to virtual internships, and that is currently exploding at the moment. The Career Services team and our employer partners have really adjusted to the reality of virtual recruiting, creating a blended and strategic approach. Students who connect with the career services team consistently and who participate in all available programs have fared better during this crisis. One art major alum indicated, "I had great help securing an internship, which I think improved my chances of securing my current job." This individual was one of the students that contributed to the 2019 First Destination Survey. which noted that 95.8 percent of Aquinas College graduates either were employed, attending graduate school, or participating in a volunteer program (such as Jesuit Volunteer Corp) within six months of graduation.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Constant Albertson Ph.D.: Before the pandemic, schools were desperate to hire art teachers. Their need has only increased. Before the pandemic, our hire rate was 100 percent. There are more jobs than qualified art teachers. When I say qualified, I mean that they aren't merely artists in schools but people with expertize not only in the content areas of art and art history but also with conceptual and practical skills in teaching in the arts.
What Fine Arts Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Constant Albertson Ph.D.: I would recommend to any undergraduate to work with a non-profit on some community-based service, particularly one related to their area of study. Learning about people, the problems of communities, and social skills in working with people who are different from themselves in important ways. Learning to deal with frustration. Learning collaborative skills. Learning to trust their ability to learn, to be inventive, and to follow through even when things are not going the way they want.
What general advice would you give to a Fine Arts Teacher?
Constant Albertson Ph.D.: Be open to changing your opinions and being out of your comfort zone. Don't hesitate to seek counseling. Do everything to the best of your ability. Ask for help. I think that's the big one. Ask for help - then follow through.
Kalo Gow
Assistant Professor of Voice and Movement & Graduate Coordinator for TheatreUniversity of New Orleans
Department of Film and Theatre
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Fine Arts Teachers?
Kalo Gow: This pandemic isn't over, and it will continue to impact all of us personally and professionally for quite some time to come. The creativity of faculty and students to make strides despite safety limitations speaks to our resilience, passion, and ability to adapt. The urge to create, tell stories, and connect is so strong that we find a way despite limitations.
What type of skills will young Fine Arts Teachers need?
Kalo Gow: I believe it was an article from Backstage that noted that 85% of all auditions were digital even before the pandemic. Though this article referred to film, television, and media auditions, many theatre companies host open auditions utilizing digital submissions. Our graduate theatre applicants submit digital auditions when unable to travel for an on-campus visit. For Theatre UNO, I offered a Special Topics course this term on Digital Auditions. Performers must understand best practices and be able to do their best work both digitally and in-person. At UNO, the MFA in Film focuses on production, while the MFA in Performance covers both theatre and on-camera work. Actors are most often trained by theatre departments and take on-camera classes as electives.
What experience really stands out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Kalo Gow: The versatility of an actor stands out. Are they trained holistically, voice and movement in addition to acting for stage and screen? Level of experience, the volume of shows, and films. Ultimately it comes down to their audition, but I want to see that an actor has been working steadily to build their resume. What have they done since leaving school? Have they continued or supplemented their education with acting, dance, or singing lessons? Community theatre projects and student short films are resume builders if professional work isn't immediately forthcoming. A performer's body is their instrument--are they keeping it in shape (physically and creatively)?
Carol Fairlie
Professor of ArtSul Ross State University
Fine Arts and Communication Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Fine Arts Teachers?
Carol Fairlie: I think the concept of reality has changed. This is good for graduates because they will now understand the flexibility and adapt or change and innovation.
What type of skills will young Fine Arts Teachers need?
Carol Fairlie:
-Teamwork
-The ability to plan
-The ability to project into the future and meet a schedule.
-The ability to understand writing, proposals, grant writing (boilerplates)
-The willingness to learn, evolve and apply what they already know.
What experience really stands out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Carol Fairlie: -The ability to plan
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Allan Espiritu: Because of the pandemic, I've observed many companies reinventing themselves or pivoting from their normal direction and directives. Companies are looking for creative thinkers and specialists to help them devise creative, strategic plans, missions, and identifying new audiences. In my opinion, companies are looking for talented creative strategists, directors, and project managers. With many working remotely and consumers stuck at home, there is a push to ensure an online presence is secured. Companies are currently looking for a digital specialist-web developers, UI and UX designers, and social media specialists. I own a design and marketing studio, GDLOFT-many of our clients are currently utilizing us to help develop social media strategies and implementation.
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Allan Espiritu: I feel it's currently desirable for a candidate to hold administrative and technical skills in addition to their specialized skill sets. For a designer, it is desirable to have the ability to be a content maker and producer. The ability to work independently and timely is always crucial, especially now.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Fine Arts Teachers to find work opportunities?
Allan Espiritu: The pandemic has created infrastructures to work remotely that wasn't really established pre-pandemic. Companies have calibrated and appraised their workflow to account for working remotely. Post pandemic, I don't think this will go away or be dismantled. I think companies will continue to embrace remote working. Some companies are leveraging the financial benefits of going totally remote instead of renting office spaces. If this is true, the idea that location is equated with opportunities will dissipate. Also, the pandemic has allowed us to pause and evaluate our "quality of life" balance. Some of the popular hub cities don't accommodate this perspective. Remote working has started to create a shift. I believe major cities will not necessarily be the hub of talent and commerce. Good work opportunities will be accessible from anywhere- from Los Angeles, CA to New Hope, PA. I also see smaller cities like Philadelphia compete for the same talent that would have gone straight to NYC otherwise.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Robert Arellano: Employers, understandably, will need talented creatives who are prepared to work remotely, communicating with clients and coworkers efficiently and effectively while also managing their project workflow. But we'll again be returning to onsite jobs, so people at all stages of their careers will need to work together to adapt to new, hybrid configurations of workspaces.
What Fine Arts Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Robert Arellano: Good question! There are many internships (many that are paid in art and design industries) that are accepting applications now for June 2021 and beyond. But, even if it's working on a volunteer basis for a nonprofit, graduates should take on opportunities to do real-world projects that will enhance their portfolios, demonstrate how they work with clients, and, hopefully. supply glowing references.
What general advice would you give to a Fine Arts Teacher?
Robert Arellano: Spend at least five hours a week deep-researching people who are at a place in their career where you want to be in three to five years - these are your potential career mentors. Reach out with a polite, professional email or LinkedIn message requesting an information interview (there are useful articles on how to do this allover the internet). Every positive response could lead to three more potential mentors, and before long, you'll have a personal, professional network.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fine Arts Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Donna Goodwin Ph.D.: There is a promising outlook for the fine arts. They make strides in supporting communities and economies and creating and building bridges between varying and diverse groups. Artists are pivoting from large face-to-face venues to hybrid and blended experiences, and using online platforms for outreach, advocacy, and community networking. The arts provide connections across the human experience, big and small, and in times of crises are sought as an expressive outlet as much as in the time of prosperity.
What skills stand out on Fine Arts Teacher resumes?
Donna Goodwin Ph.D.: Demonstrated creativity continues to be one of the top applied skills sought by business leaders. Additionally, problem-solving, an entrepreneurial spirit, connection making, and community building are all skills much needed in our current and future societies and economies. The fine arts dominate in these outcomes.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Fine Arts Teachers to find work opportunities?
Donna Goodwin Ph.D.: The arts are showcased and continue to uplift communities and regions across the country, in the rural areas and more metropolitan areas, with growing creative districts and cultural sectors. The boom in remote working brings an interest in artistic and craft expression and connections to many previously unexplored areas.