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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.