Rhode Island Art Schools

Guide to Rhode Island Arts School Programs

Artists use their medium to express emotions and ideas.  There are many ways to have a career in the art world.  For those who enjoy working with a variety of materials, the area of craft art may be of interest.  If drawing, painting, or sculpting is more to your liking, then you may be interested in pursuing an education in fine arts. Many modern artists use the computer as their medium and follow a career path in web design.  Even if you live in the smallest state of Rhode Island, you can find schools that will allow you to earn degrees in all of these fields.  Rhode Island educational programs offer students the choice of two year or four year degrees in both traditional and online settings.

Rhode Island Arts Job Outlook and Salary

Close to sixty percent of fine artists and craft artists are self-employed.  For those who are not, the most common places of employment are museums and art galleries where the fine artist takes on the role of art director or curator.  Employment opportunities for fine artists in Rhode Island are expected to grow by twelve percent in the next ten years.  Competition for full time employment in the fine arts is high as there are many applicants for the relatively few job openings. Those working in this field can expect to earn between $35,000 and $68,000 per year.  

For entry level graphic or web designers, the job outlook is favorable in Rhode Island. There is expected to be an increase of seven percent in the number of positions that will be available in the next ten years.  Web designers in the state typically earn salaries that range from $35,000 to $62,000 per year.  The level of salary will be dependent on the years of experience and the type of employer.  Web designers can expect to receive a full benefits package that includes health coverage, vacation time, and 401k plans.

Advancement in the field of fine arts can be achieved through establishing good relationships with gallery owners and clients.  Many fine artists will supplement their income by teaching courses in their particular medium.  Web designers can gain an increased level of income by furthering their education to specialize in an area of this type of design.

Local Art Festivals & Events

Scituate Art Festival – October 9th – 11th, 2010
Wickford Art Festival – July 11th – 12th, 2010
Newport Arts Festival – August 28th – 29th, 2010
Block Island Arts Festival - August 8th – 9th, 2010

Largest Cities in and Around Rhode Island

Providence, Warren, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, North Providence, Cumberland, Bristol…

Rhode Island State ZIP Codes

02903, 02885, 02905, 02860, 02914, 02895, 02816, 02904, 02864, 02809…