Georgia Art Schools

Guide to Georgia Arts School Programs

Do you enjoy using the computer for your artistic expression?  Do you look at web pages and find yourself analyzing the layout choices that were made?  Are you fascinated with new technology and always waiting to try out the latest thing?  If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be a perfect candidate to start a career in the artistic fields of graphic design, web design, multimedia artist, or animation.  There is no better place to get your education for your new career than in the state of Georgia.  Georgia schools have designed programs to get you working in your new career in as little as eighteen months.  Schools in this state also offer traditional two and four year degree programs with both online and on-site options.

Georgia Arts Job Outlook and Salary

Employers in the state of Georgia are looking for employees trained in the multimedia arts.  Employment for multimedia artists and animators in this state is expected to grow an astounding twenty-six percent over the next ten years.  However, competition for these jobs will still be quite high, with only the most qualified gaining employment.  Multimedia artists and animators in the state will typically earn salaries that range between $35,000 and $64,000 per year.  This salary is dependent on the number of years of experience and the type of employer.

For graphic designers who are planning on working in Georgia, the job outlook is also favorable.  The rate of employment opportunities for graphic designers, and web designers in particular, is expected to grow approximately ten percent over the next decade.  The average graphic designer in this state will earn an annual salary that ranges between $32,000 and $56,000.

Both graphic designers and multimedia artists can expect to work in an office setting with a standard work week.  However, that may be rapidly changing with the expanding options of telecommuting which allow for a more flexible schedule.  Advancement in these high-tech careers can be achieved through further training for specialization.  Some in this field may choose to work as freelance contractors rather than a single employer to expand their income possibilities.

Local Art Festivals & Events

Inman Park Festival - April 24th- 25th, 2010
Forsythia Festival - March 13th - 14th, 2010
Peacock Festival - May 8th, 2010
Summer Shade Festival - August 28th - 29th, 2010

Largest Cities in and Around Georgia

Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens, Macon, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Albany, Marietta…

Georgia Area ZIP Codes


30303, 30901, 31829, 31401, 30601, 31201, 30328, 30075, 31701, 30008…

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