• About 60 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed.
• Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
• Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
• Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.

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For general information about art and design and a list of accredited college-level programs, contact:

• National Association of Schools of Art and Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190. Internet: http://nasad.arts-accredit.org

For information on careers in the craft arts and for a list of schools and workshops, contact:

• American Craft Council Library, 72 Spring St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10012. Internet: http://www.craftcouncil.org

For information on careers in illustration, contact:

• Society of Illustrators, 128 E. 63rd St., New York, NY 10065. Internet: http://www.societyillustrators.org

For information on careers in medical illustration, contact:

• Association of Medical Illustrators, P.O. Box 1897 Lawrence, KS 66044. Internet: http://www.ami.org

For information on workshops, scholarships, internships, and competitions for art students interested in advertising careers, contact:

• Art Directors Club, 106 W. 29th St., New York, NY 10001. Internet: http://www.adcglobal.org