Artists

£35,979

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

35 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.13%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Artists

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3411

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Common tasks include:

conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition;
selects appropriate materials, medium and method;
prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes;
builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc.;
approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed;
uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks;
liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations;
markets and sells finished work directly to customers;
produces works on commission basis for clients.

Qualifications

No specific academic qualifications are required although a variety of vocational qualifications, degrees and postgraduate courses are available. Entry can be based upon portfolio work.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Regional employment: Artists

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Top 12 industries: Artists

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Equality focus: Artists

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