Musicians play one or more instruments. Singers sing musical arrangements. Actors perform roles in motion picture, television and radio productions. Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other art works. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually have a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in their area of work.
Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree or a community college diploma.
They may require experience and be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. This rate is among the highest for professional occupations. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. Continued government spending restrictions in the cultural sector are likely to affect these occupations unfavourably.