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Art at UW Madison

Art Career Pathways

icon of a computerDigital Media and Graphic Design

Combine aspects of art, communications, business, and digital mediums to work in graphic design, photography, publishing, video, audio, animation, web design, marketing, or business information systems.

Studio Art

Create visual art in your chosen medium, sell your work to museum and gallery representatives, and possibly teach the skills of your trade to other artists.

Art Education

Teach and engage students in the visual arts in a variety of school or community based settings.

Arts Administration

Facilitate the day-to-day operations of an arts organization including fundraising, community relations, event management, budgeting, and financial management.

Community Outreach and Public Service

Create public art that contributes to a community’s identity, fosters pride and a sense of belonging, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors.

icon of person with lines coming off of headArt Therapy

Help patients interpret, express, and resolve their emotions and thoughts through artistic expressions.

Professor Lynda Barry class making comics

Top Skills Learned

  • Communication
  • Project management
  • Receiving and applying feedback
  • Adaptability
  • Creative thinking and problem solving

Gain Experience Through

  • Internships
  • Apprenticeships
  • Exhibitions
  • Showcases
  • Job shadows
  • Informational interviews
  • UW student organizations

Get Connected

Explore: Art Employers

Check out some of the companies and organizations that hire people on this pathway!

Meet your advising team

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Matthew Mauk

Art Department Undergraduate Advisor
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mmauk@wisc.edu

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Lore Bennett

Career and Internship Advisor for Art
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ljbennett2@wisc.edu

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