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Occupational Report for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of mediums and techniques, such as painting and sculpture.

Employment Outlook for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Scenic Painter 7/10/10 Hillsboro
Airbrush Artist With Experience To Paint Detailed Figurines 8/18/10 Corvallis $8.40/hr to $14.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Scenic Painter 7/8/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
SCENIC ARTISTS needed 6/4/10 Salem
State of Oregon License Information for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.40 $12.46 $20.96 $28.09 $32.10 $20.73 $43,116
Multnomah / Washington 8.40 11.52 22.50 28.74 33.89 21.08 43,835
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16.59 18.09 20.00 22.27 25.68 19.81 41,189
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Regional Employment Projections for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 216 232 16 7.4% 2 5 7
Multnomah / Washington 156 176 20 12.8% 2 4 6
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 1
Lane 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Clackamas 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 9 8 -1 -11.1% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 2 1 100.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 216
Total, All Industries Private 213
Manufacturing Private 39
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 21
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing Private 21
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 10
Wholesale Trade Private 31
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 25
Retail Trade Private 15
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 15
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 15
Information Private 59
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 50
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 50
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 10
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 10
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 38
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 38
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Private 33
Educational Requirements for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
  • Analyze Photographs And Art Objects
  • Apply Art Theory And History
  • Apply Creativity To Graphics
  • Apply Creativity To Image
  • Apply Page Layout And Composition Techniques
  • Convey Emotion Through Dramatic Performance Or Artistic Work
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Create Art Through Illustration
  • Create Art Through Painting
  • Create Art Through Photography
  • Create Art Through Sculpting
  • Create Art Using Mediums Such As Wood, Metal, Or Clay
  • Design Molds
  • Distinguish Beauty And Talent
  • Form Material For Crafts And Art Objects Into Semifinished Or Finished State
  • Make Presentations
  • Mix And Match Paints, Stains And Pigments
  • Organize Commercial Artistic And Design Projects
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Plan And Design Art Or Museum Exhibits
  • Prepare Artwork For Camera And Press
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Understand Artistic Crafts Production Methods
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Hand And Power Tools To Create Art
  • Use Stone Cutting Tools And Techniques
Schools and Training Providers for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Artists And Related Workers, All Other 43%
Multi-Media Artists And Animators 41%
Art Directors 40%
Craft Artists 34%
Designers, All Other 30%