Fine Arts

What it Takes:

• Your job search arsenal includes web and print portfolios, resume, and business cards.
• Explore career paths early on. Decide which direction you want your degree to take you.
• Document your work. Learn how to professionally photograph your installations, or take advantage of photo documentation services at the Portfolio Center.
• Create a website to promote yourself as an artist.
• If you are applying to jobs outside of fine arts, be sure to have a separate version of your resume.
• Seek opportunities to exhibit and sell your work.

On the Web: Chicago Gallery Guide Gallery news and directory by neighborhood College Art Association Resources for teaching at the college level Art Therapy Association Information about the career path, and a directory of graduate programs in art therapy. National Art Education Association Information on teaching art in a variety of settings National Portfolio Day A must for students interested in MFA programs. Representatives from across the US come in to look at student work.

At Columbia:

Library Research Guide