Also called: Studio Assistant
Helps an established artist run their studio by prepping materials, building canvases, and handling logistics.
Duties range from stretching canvases and mixing paint to packing works for shipment and photographing them. In big studios, assistants may paint parts of the artwork under the artist's direction. It is a classic way for young artists to learn the business from the inside.
Estimate; usually hourly pay ($16-$28/hour).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Often recent art school grads; no formal requirement.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Studio Art, Fine Arts.
Growing about average. Entry-level stepping stone.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles more emailing, inventory and image prep; stretching canvases, mixing materials and hands-on help stay human.
Classes: AP Studio Art, Woodshop, Business or office skills.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1019.
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