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Artist

1 Description of the job

An artist creates original artworks such as paintings, drawings, prints and installations, for exhibitions, commissions and personal expression.

  • Develop ideas and create artworks
  • Exhibit and sell work
  • Take commissions and teach

2 Skills required

Drawing & painting Creativity Technical skill in chosen medium Patience Self-promotion Discipline

3 Opportunities available in the market

Income comes from sales, commissions, teaching, residencies and design work; Madhubani, Tikuli and Mithila art are well-known Bihar traditions.

  • Galleries, exhibitions and art fairs
  • Commissions, murals and design work
  • Teaching, art therapy and online platforms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)Income varies (about ₹10,000 – 25,000 / month early on)
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹25,000 – 80,000 / month
Senior / specialistEstablished artists: ₹1,00,000+ / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Delhi NCR
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
High demand
2 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
3 Karnataka
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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