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Going back to school
Hi everyone!
Its been quite a while since I've posted anything on here. I'm a part-time artist working full-time in retail.
I would like to go back to college to get a formal education in art. Mostly I'm self-taught. I would like to have a career in art, but I'm not sure what's out there, so I'm looking for some direction. From what I've seen, artists are either teachers, graphic artists or work at home (portrait artists, free-lance, or other artists creating enough work on their own to sell full-time). Is there something I'm missing, or does this encompass the basic types of jobs artists can fill? Is a BA or BFA going to get me a job anywhere?
Growing up, I thought that I would be an artist. As I got older, I decided I needed to find a more 'sensible' job. I just didn't think there was much out there for artists, so I spent a few years pursuing a math degree. Now my heart has turned me around and I really want to go after my life-long passion of art.
If I were to stay in Iowa, I don't know that I could be a full-time portrait artist. It must be more of a southern custom, because people here just don't appreciate the time spent on this. Besides, I enjoy trying out several different forms of artwork. (Just ask my husband how many 'hobbies' I've got going on!)
I'm not opposed to moving to another state if it means I can do portraits full-time, but I would like to know what are my other options as an artist? Also, would the college I attend make a big difference- say University of Iowa vs. an art college in Chicago or Minneapolis?
I appreciate any advice!
Thanks!
Susan Meierotto
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