Careers 101: New York Arts Jobs

Published on 2008-05-19

Schools:

As the self-proclaimed art capital of the world, New York is ipso facto the best place in which to receive an education in the fine arts. Whether you aspire to be an actor, painter, dancer, designer, musician, printmaker, photographer or architect, New York - specifically New York City - offers access to some of the top schools in the country in which to learn your craft. The Juilliard School is renowned worldwide for its dance, drama and music training. The School of Visual Arts, located in Manhattan, is the largest independent undergraduate art college in the U.S. Tisch School of the Arts at NYU is a leading center for the performing and cinematic arts. The New School, located in Greenwich Village, is organized into a number of divisions, including Parsons The New School for Design, one of the world's top art and design schools. Other schools that have launched many graduates into New York arts jobs include Pratt Institute, Columbia University and The Cooper Union.

Employers:

Substantive arts funding and global tourism are major contributors to the creation of New York entertainment jobs and art jobs. New York City Ballet is one of the world's foremost classical ballet companies. The New York Philharmonic is America's oldest active symphony orchestra. The professional theatres on Broadway sell over $1.5 billion in tickets every year, according to The Broadway League. New York State's prominent place in industries like advertising, architecture, fashion design and media also makes it a major hub for arts-related employment.