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How to Become a Curator

Curators are responsible for the preservation, collection, care, display, knowledge and research of items that are aesthetic or historical. Historical sites, libraries and museums are all places that collections like this may be found. Curators provide the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and showcase these items. The path to becoming a curator is not typically a short or easy one and...

How to Become an Archivist

Archives are built with informative artifacts that are no longer current, but continue to have great value to specific organizations, communities, institutions, businesses, individuals, or governments. These records may be in formats such as sound recordings, manuscripts, photographs or video recordings. Archivists collect these everyday items to be used for research and study for many reasons....

How to Become an Illustrator

Illustrators are people who draw and paint, digitally or traditionally, for a range of industries. From technically realistic medical illustration, to bright engaging children’s book illustration, artists who are good at conveying messages through art often build careers in illustration. Here are three questions to consider if you are interested in becoming an illustrator: Are you...

How to become a Sculptor

Do you like to play with your hands? Does arranging things artistically give you a sense of accomplishment? Read on for an overview of your career as a sculptor: Job Overview Sculptors create unique works of art in a three-dimensional form for beauty rather than functionality as its primary purpose.   Requirements and Qualifications Though some sculptors are employed...

How to become a Fine Artist

Have you been told you're creative? Maybe you just can't stand to sit still without a project at hand. Either way, you should explore a career as a fine artist! Job Overview Fine artists create unique art pieces using sculpture, painting or illustration. They create new concepts and ideas conveyed in their art and technique. Requirements and Qualifications Most fine artists are...