Alabama Art Schools

Guide to Alabama Arts School Programs

Are you creative?  Do you like the idea of working for yourself and setting your own schedule?  Are you a go-getter who can create income opportunities? Then you may be ready for a career as an artist. There are numerous options when it comes to achieving a successful career in the art world. Artists can work anywhere in the state of Alabama, however those working in the more populated regions such as Birmingham may find more opportunities to work for advertising and publishing employers. In Alabama there are several quality programs to further your education in the field.  The programs in this state focus mainly in the artistic areas of graphic design, web design, animation, and video designs.

Alabama Arts Job Outlook and Salary

About sixty percent of artists are self-employed and work in their own art studios.  Competition in this industry is high as there are relatively few jobs available in the field.  In Alabama, the growth in fine arts employment is expected to be about ten percent over the next ten years.

Artists can be divided into four main categories.  Art directors generally work in either advertising or publishing by overseeing the layouts of the particular medium. Craft artists design one-of-a kind pieces to sell in galleries, art festivals and in their own studios.  Fine artists include painters, sculptors, and illustrators.  Depending on the medium used, fine artists can work in a variety of settings such as museums, art galleries, publishers or design companies. Multimedia artists and animators can be employed in the motion picture industry, the gaming industry, or even for advertising firms.

Salaries for artists vary widely by the type of employer and the level of recognition in the industry.  Fine artists in Alabama can expect to earn between $32,000 and $63,000 per year.  Many self-employed artists will find the need to take on additional paid work to supplement their income from the sale of their artwork.  Artists with post secondary school degrees can expect to earn a higher level of income.  Advancement in the art world can be achieved by developing a good reputation for quality work.  Some artists may choose to get an advanced degree in business to help manage a successful art studio and business.

Local Art Festivals & Events

Panoply Arts Festival – April 23rd – 25th, 2010
ONB Magic City Art Connection – April 23rd – 25th, 2010
Florence First Fridays – April – December 2010
Arts Alive Festival – May 15th – 16th, 2010

Largest Cities in and Around Alabama

Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan, Decatur, Gadsden…

Alabama State ZIP Codes

35201, 36101, 36601, 35801, 35401, 35216, 36301, 35601, 35901…