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5136 Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.

Example Titles

art teacher (except primary, secondary and post-secondary education)
artist
artistic painter
portrait painter
sculptor
silkscreen artist
watercolourist

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Main duties

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists perform some or all of the following duties:

• Painters create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.
• Sculptors create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.
• Art instructors and teachers teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

Employment requirements

• Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of the safe use of materials, tools and equipment are required. Art programs are offered at universities, colleges and private art schools.

• A college diploma in fine arts techniques may be required.

• Art instructors and teachers may be required to have a university degree or college diploma in a field related to art.

Classified elsewhere

• Artisans and Craftspersons (5244)
• Art teachers (in 4121, 4131, 4141, 4142 – university, post-secondary, secondary and elementary education) (in 5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators)
• Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)