Arts and Crafts
Prospects job profiles: Arts and Crafts
The link below will take you to a list of detailed profiles from prospects.ac.uk. The profiles contain information about what specific roles involve, entry requirements, work experience and career prospects.
Historic Environment Scotland
Public body which protects and maintains historic monuments, buildings and landscape. The site contains information on all activities, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities.
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Offers degree courses as well as summer study programmes to prepare students for a career in the international art world.
Discover! Creative Careers
Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.
Ceramic Review
International Magazine of contemporary ceramic art and craft. Includes features and news items, useful links to arts organisations, events, galleries and many others. Also contains a list of potters in the UK and abroad.
Association of Contemporary Jewellery
Membership organisation with information on events and a members' gallery/online listing.
Crafts Council
Find information on supporting your learning, getting set up in business and search - or join - a directory of makers in the UK.
Association for Art History
Subject association for Art History in the UK. Their website is a good place to keep up-to-date with events, news and job opportunities.
Design Council
Comprehensive directory for design in the UK, including training and courses, information on how to set up your own business and more.
So, you want to be a Designer?
Profiles of various career options in Design - Interior Design, Textile Design, Product Design, Fashion Design and Graphic Design. There is information on what these roles involve, entry requirements and skills required.
Creative Access
Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.
Creative CV Guide (University of the Arts London)
This guide contains detailed advice on how to prepare a CV for careers in the creative industries. There are example documents for specific types of role and tips from employers.
- Author: University of the Arts London
- Download PDF 4.9 MB
Creative Scotland
Public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland. Their website has information on the Arts in Scotland, including news, events, funding opportunities and jobs.
Insitute of International Visual Arts (INIVA)
Aims to bring the work of artists from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public. Offers traineeships, curatorial courses and other support to new professionals in the arts.
Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England. The site contains a useful listing of grants and up to date information on projects and events.
artwork
Arts magazine with a particular focus on Scotland. Lists events and exhibitions and publishes articles and news items.
Arts Professional Jobs
Jobsite advertising roles in arts administration, communication, marketing and production.
ERIC - app and website for creative careers
Register for this app, specify your career interests and receive a selection of creative opportunities and experiences. You can also use their website to explore career options. There is a Library of Career Talks which features short videos of professionals taking about their roles.