Studio art experience combined with the knowledge of communications and art history, theory, and culture gained from a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education in the Community Museums concentration provides a strong career foundation for work in galleries, museums, and cultural centers as a liaison to the community. Graduates in Art Education in the Community Museums concentration may promote community involvement with the arts by designing educational programming, coordinating volunteers, or providing publicity for museums and arts organizations.
Potential Career Areas:
- Education
- Program design
- Public relations
- Member services
- Management
- Volunteer coordination
- Archiving
- Consulting
- Artist
Sample Employers:
- Museums
- Schools and universities
- Galleries
- Archives
- Camps/summer programs
- Self-employment (artist)
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Museum Educator
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$20,000 - $40,000
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Museum Education Director
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$25,000 - $65,000
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Arts Council Director
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$24,000 - $65,000
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Arts and Entertainment Editor
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$30,000 - $60,000
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Gallery Manager
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$22,210 - $35,310
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Art Consultant
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$25,000 - $75,000
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Art Librarian
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$35,000 - $60,000
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Gallery Archivist
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$18,000 - $35,000
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Docent Coordinator
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$25,000 - $30,000
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Director of Visitor Services
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$35,000 - $75,000
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Museum Registrar
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$18,000 - $45,000
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Head of Public Programming, Museums
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$20,000 - $40,000
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Community Relations Director
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$23,000 - $90,000
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Membership Officer
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$19,000 - $45,000
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Publications Manager
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$40,000 - $75,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).