LateefNFTEBxAero
what should i look into
i love art, the fine things in life and nature. i'm not solid on the career that i want but i love the world of business. what careers should i look into. #career-choice
3 answers
MelissaWilliams
MelissaWilliams’s Answer
Hi Lateef, given that you like art, business and want to make money (I'm assuming since you like the finer things in life, you want to make enough money that you can buy those things), you might want to consider a career in fine art, not as an artist but on the business side, e.g., gallery owner, art dealer.
You should check out the answers to this question, which has info on how to pursue these business-oriented art careers:
http://careervillage.org/questions/35/what-is-the-path-to-a-successful-career-in-fine-art
Thank you.
Kianna
Bruce Mihok
Bruce’s Answer
Define what you mean by the finer things of life -- have a firm grasp of what this means.
Do a very honest appraisal of your skills and aptitude.
Make a list of who you know --- this may tell you who you don't know because in any career, you need a network as your foundation.
Where do you live? If you live in North Dakota your choices may be different than if you live in NYC
What resources do you have today --- could you survive a move for an opportunity
Whenever an artistic person asks questions similar to you, I always take then back to the practical since that is the side of your brain that is sometimes less used :) This gets resources in alignment and thus will serve as a backboard against which ideas can be bounced off.
I have a friend in Hawaii who is a nature photographer. Left his financial job and decided to pursue his hobby. Now lives a comfortable life in Kauai. He has learned to combine art and business into a paycheck.
Never forget the practical when trying to build a life centered around art. The business side will always be there demanding your time and energy.
Steve Roberts
Steve’s Answer
In addition to looking at art-related businesses (a great suggestion), I would encourage you to look at ways you can mix marketing and sustainability. Many companies have corporate programs that look at their social and environmental responsibilities - managing them, creating programs around them and talking about them internally or externally. There are also nonprofit jobs that would match up with your interests. It's a harder road, but there is money to be made there, too.