Art history majors commonly joke that there is not much you can do with an art history degree after graduation. While an art history degree may not best prepare you for a career in finance (but then again, why would it?), it can give you the opportunity to work in some pretty cool places. Here is a list of places that art history majors commonly find work after they graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
- Commercial Art Galleries
- Auction Houses
- Antique Galleries
- Museum Work
- Art Book Editing and Publishing
- Magazine Publishing
- Local Arts Agencies
A Few Tips
- By incorporating communication, business, public relations, and marketing courses into your art history curriculum, you will better prepare yourself for a successful career.
- Become an expert in a wide range of art styles and eras. This will increase you qualifications for different jobs within the industry.
- Take advantage of student internships. Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door of some of the biggest galleries and museums in the business. You will also get valuable hands on experience in the field.
- Develop strong written communication skills. This is very important for those who wish to pursue jobs in publishing.
If art history is something you are passionate about, don’t not study it because you are worried about your career options. There are plenty of job opportunities for art history majors out there; you just need to know where to look!
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