Careers in Art Education

Because of the scheduling flexibility that often comes with art education jobs, a number of art teachers do other things to extend their creative outlets and their income opportunities. For instance, they teach summer school, give private art lessons, and/or work in their studios producing works of art that they sell in galleries, at art shows, etc.

In Colorado, full-time teaching tends to range between 180 and 186 days per year, thus allowing for such pursuits. For the passionate artist, school year breaks are often a time to produce their own creative work; whether for profit or just for pleasure.

Possible Art Education Careers:

  • K-12 Art Teacher
  • Art Center Educator
  • Museum Education Staff Member
  • Gallery Consultant
  • Educational Text Author
  • Curriculum Director
  • Freelance Art Educator

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