Entertainment Careers

If it's your dream to break into show business, we've got everything you need to know. Learn how to start a career as an actor, model, artist, or other entertainer with insights on education, auditioning, and applying to various jobs within the entertainment industry.
Image shows various types of models engaging in photo shoots and runway shows. Text reads: "Different categories of female models: runway models; plus-size model; parts model; mature model; fit model"
Which Type of Female Model Are You?
Spectators watching fashion models on catwalk
When You Shouldn't Accept a Modeling Gig
Runway Modeling Models
Discover the 4 Biggest Perks of Being a Runway Model
young blonde woman posing casually
How to Become a Catalog Model for Major Companies and Brands
Film crew in silhouette in front of Bollywood film set
4 Tips for Getting a Job in Entertainment With No Experience
Open book
So, You Want to Become a Screenwriter?
NBC Studios sign in Rockefeller Center, New York
How to Become a Television Executive: Tasks, Traits, and Tips
A day in the life of a production assistant: Lift up to 50 pounds, Assist with on-site catering, Answer phones, Operate office equipment, Respond to requests from anyone involved in the production
Production Assistant (PA) Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Labeling the Slate
What Second Assistant Directors Do on Set
Makeup Artist
Movie Makeup Artist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Woman sitting at desk at home with feet up reading a script
Earn Extra Cash As a Script Reader
Labeling the Slate
Could You Become a Line Producer for a Film Producer?
A casting director selecting actors for a theatrical production.
What Is a Casting Director?
acting for film and television
Tips on How to Become an Actor in Film and Television
A day in the life of an actor: speaking clearly, listening carefully to directors & fellow actors, improvising & thinking on the spot, and memorizing lines
Actor Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
MAN USING LARGE CAMERA
Tips for Getting Started in a Film or TV Career
Times Square
How to Become an Extra in Movies and Television
Hollywood Sign, Hollywood, L.A., Los Angeles, California, USA
Inside Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job in Hollywood
Waiter and man in restaurant
The Kind of Jobs Afford Actors the Ability to Take Auditions
Ballerina exercising/stretching on sun deck
Should You Be a Professional Actor, Musician or Dancer?
Art World Excitement As Rare Velazquez Painting Is Unearthed by Bonhams
10 Tips on How to Become an Art Appraiser
Auctioneer with Large Crowd of Buyers
Starting Your Education and Career as an Art Auctioneer
Paintings in Art Gallery
Types of Insurance Coverage for Fine Art
Glass pyramid of the Louvre in Paris
The Key Difference Between Private and Public Museums
Art Appraisers
Top 6 Certified Fine Art Appraisers Organizations
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montreal.
The Distinction Between Commercial and Fine Art
A day in the life of an art gallery registrar: Packing and preparing works of art for shipment; dealing with collectors and exhibitors; maintaining the art gallery's computer database to track sales information; managing international transportation and customs procedures as artworks are shipped to temporary exhibition, such as overseas art fairs
Art Gallery Registrar Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Image shows a woman taking notes on an art piece. Text reads: "A day in the life of an art auction house specialist: Examine and conduct research on works of art. Build relationships with clients. Write condition reports. Work on marketing strategies"
Art Auction House Specialist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Art Basel at Basel Messe on June 13, 2018 in Basel, Switzerland
Top International Fine Art Fairs
France, Paris, Louvre, visitors looking at Mona Lisa
Get Info on the Top 10 Fine Art Museums Jobs Around the World
Archivist holding artifact in museum
10 Best Jobs in Fine Art Museums
A day in the life of a fine art restorer: Developing and maintaining standards for storing, handling, installing, packing, and shipping of artworks, Collaborating with scientists and others on complex projects, Examining, studying, and treating artworks, Publishing and presenting research, Advising curators on issues relating to potential acquisitions and current collections
Fine Art Restorer Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Woman looking at art in an art gallery.
What Is an Art Dealer?
Art Museum Security Guard Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A day in the life of an art auction house junior cataloguer: Compile artist biographies, verify artwork authenticity, provenance and medium, write lot descriptions
Art Auction House Junior Cataloguer Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Art Museum Curatorial Technician Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Imgage shows a woman sitting at a very messy table covered in pencils, paints, and illustration tools. Text reads: "A day in the life of an illustrator: promote their art to gain reputation and increase sales of their art. May work long hours to meet deadlines. Imagine and develop new, original ideas. May require expensive equipment"
Visual Artist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A Day in the Life of an Art Studio Assistant
Art Studio Assistant Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A day in the life of a art curator: Oversee museum’s collection, Organize exhibitions, Research artists, Select artworks
Art Curator Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Art dealer and businessman shaking hands in an art gallery
Get Ready to Curate Your Own Art Show
A day in the life of an art museum curatorial assistant: Coordinate and correspond with artists, dealers, lenders, art institutions and collectors; prepare loan forms and master checklists; schedule the exhibition calendar and travel itineraries; assist with exhibition layout plans and installation maquettes
Curatorial Assistant Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A Day in the Life of an Art Museum Attendant
Art Museum Attendant Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Image shows a woman sitting at a desk covered in paperwork examining an intricate vase. Behind her is a large window showing an interesting building outside. Text reads: "A day in the life of an art museum curator: take care of any historical buildings on museum grounds. Assist with care, maintenance, and security of art and objects. Develop and carry out educational programs for patrons. Identify and record data about the museum's artifact pieces."
Art Museum Curatorial Technician Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Young artist in her studio filling out grant application on laptop
How to Apply for Art Grants and Art Funding
A day in the life of an arts education coordinator: Coordinate set-up, volunteers and staff for education events, develop and maintain the calendar for events and programs, research and develop educational programs for an art institution
Arts Education Coordinator Job Description: Salary, Skills & More
A day in the life of an art museum director: Knowledge of the collection, exhibition programming, fundraising, managing staff
Art Museum Director Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More