Job description Art Instructor in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Find out what work is like for an art instructor in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Painters, sculptors and other visual artists (NOC 53122).

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

Description

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

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Painters, sculptors and other visual artists have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 53122), and a list of similar occupations:

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

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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