Discover more about the amazing range of careers available in Culture and Art in the East of England.
If you have a passion for the arts or if you have a creative side, a job in culture and arts could be for you. There are opportunities for those with various interests; perhaps working as a performer, artist, stagehand or maybe as an entertainer. This could lead you into managing sets, organising exhibitions and shows, or even become an actor or filmmaker. For those with a love for the arts and experience in the industry there is a great opportunity to climb the career ladder and many opportunities locally as well as nationally and internationally. You don’t have to be creative to find work in the industry; theatres, art galleries, studios, exhibitions and others have a need for administrators, logistic staff, talent managers and events organisers and of course accountants, marketeers and other professional services.
Hover over each of the careers below to learn more.
As a graphic designer, you would use sophisticated software and CAD (Computer Aided Design) to help visualise, improve and refine design ideas. The graphic designer may also help to develop a brand by creating logos and websites, as well as creating pictures, signage and marketing materials to display information for customers, visitors and employees.
A costume designer will research the costumes of the period in which a production is set and using fashion knowledge to design and create outfits for actors, this could be for film, TV or theatre. They will be in charge of designing, creating, acquiring and hiring all the costumes required for the actors in the film or production and will supervise practical issues such as budgets, schedules and time management.
A social media manager is a specialist who creates and manages a strategy to develop a presence and increase followers across various social media platforms. They will oversee social campaigns, produce content, review analytics and communicate with other key brands and influencers to promote artists and performers, and to attract people to events, shows and exhibitions.
There are many different careers that fall under this category such as: dancers, choreographers, actors and many more! Whichever discipline you decide upon, you will need to be creative, artistic and have the determination to excel in your specialism. The industry is very competitive, and you may have to start at the bottom. But if you have the passion, drive and commitment, this could be an opportunity to get paid for doing what you love!
Logistics is all about getting goods from A to B on time. Arranging delivery by train, plane, lorry or ship to ensure equipment arrives on site, ready for festivals, exhibitions and events. There are a number of career opportunities in logistics, whether you are working for the events organising transport and storage, or the carriers themselves transporting goods all over the world. Norfolk and Suffolk have several ports including the largest container port in the UK, so logistics is big business in the region.
An artist will create works of art with a number of different mediums. Many artists specialise in different areas, such as landscapes, portraits, animals, abstract etc. Most artists work freelance therefore rates of pay and hours can vary enormously.
