Global Arts & Cultures Career Resources
The Career Center has built this page to provide you with valuable advice and resources relevant to your major. Explore and take advantage of what you find here to maximize your career readiness!
Common Career Paths for Global Arts & Cultures Students
If you are still trying to explore and evaluate your career path, you can check out this selected list of common job titles that alumni often pursue. Please keep in mind, this is not meant to be exhaustive. Rather, you can consider it a starting point to explore options in the field.
Art Educator - Teach art forms at various levels, from elementary schools to high schools. One might be employed at public, private, or charter schools.
Professor - Teach at a college or university, often responsible for delivering lectures, designing course materials, conducting research, mentoring students, and contributing to their academic community.
Museum Educator - Design and deliver educational programs and experiences within a museum setting. Their role involves creating engaging and informative activities that help visitors of all ages understand and appreciate the museum’s collections, exhibits, and themes.
Non-profit Program Coordinator - Manage and oversee specific programs or initiatives within a non-profit organization. Ensure that the programs are effectively planned, executed, and evaluated to meet the organization’s goals and serve its target audience.
Art Administrator - Manage and support the operations of art organizations, such as galleries, museums, art centers, or cultural institutions. Exact responsibilities can vary widely depending on the size and focus of the organization.
Policy Researcher - Analyze and evaluate policies, programs, and regulations to provide evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers. They may work as part of government agencies, think tanks, or consulting firms.
Museum / Gallery Curator - Organize exhibitions, manage collections, and support artists while working for institutions that exhibit artwork.
Art Critic or Writer - Review and write about art for magazines, newspapers, blogs, or other media outlets. This often involves a deep understanding of art history and contemporary trends, along with writing skill. This is frequently done on a freelance basis.
Gallery Assistant / Coordinator - Play a key role in the smooth operation of the gallery by offering sales support, exhibition management, artist communication, and marketing assistance.
Places Where Students Have Recently Interned - A Selected List
This is a curated list of places where students have done internships in the last few years.
Internships, Jobs, & Opportunities
Find jobs, internships, and other opportunities related to your major.
Association of Art Museum Curators
Organizations, Directories, & Communities
This is a curated selection of communities and organizations that are relevant to the field.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
Arts Administrators of Color Network
Association of Art Museum Curators
Professional Organization of Women in the Arts
Independent Curators International
Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies
Explore this selection of internal grant and fellow opportunities available to RISD students.
Student & Alumni Stories
Read these stories of students and alumni expressing their creativity in the professional world.
Global Arts and Cultures Program Hosts Counter-Colonialism Board Game Symposium
CreativeStudy
This free online video learning platform is presented by creatives who have dedicated their lives to sharing knowledge on financial and business topics. Use your RISD Single Sign On credentials to access it!
Learn About Grants and Residencies
The following tutorial, produced by Grants & Residencies Manager Lisa Cramer, focuses on guiding you through the application process. RISD students and alumni are encouraged to meet with us to learn more.