When I was studying Art History in earnest at Wayne State University in Detroit, I could walk the 2 blocks over to the Detroit Institute of Art and get lost in the many galleries and enormous square footage of the place. The overall size of the collection was, and still is, phenomenal.
As a returning art student, one question you may frequently hear is, “What can you do with an art degree, anyway?”. In fact, you might even be wondering the answer to that question yourself. So what can you do with an art degree? Are there any jobs out there for art majors? Absolutely. Here are a few ideas:
OFFICE JOB
Most people with an art degree probably don't dream of being trapped in an office all day, but some folks like the security and benefits that a job of this nature offers. If you have an art degree and want to work a traditional 9-5 gig, apply for a position in the marketing department. Your creative skills will most likely be utilized and appreciated in this area.
TEACHER
High school, elementary school, middle school...your options are unlimited when it comes to teaching art to students. Heck, you can even teach returning art students like yourself at the local college.
ARTIST
Yes, being an artist is a real job, and don't let anybody ever tell you otherwise. That picture in your living room? Somebody made it. Those photos in the doctor's office? An artist took those.