There are many different reasons why the Arts can be considered to be so important. The various forms of art affect people of all ages, gender and culture. Some forms of art have great historical value and help in its preservation. Other forms of art evoke emotions in people that are beneficial to them on many different levels. The Arts open the doors for artists to share their creativity with the world and also provides many career opportunities for them. The Arts are a critically important part of Society and not only beneficial for entertaining purposes but as a learning tool.

Careers in the Arts

There are viable career opportunities available in the various sub categories of the arts.

• Visual Arts:

Individuals involved in the visual arts can build careers as portrait artists or tattooing, for example. Photographers can specialize within this field and build careers as news photographers or celebrity artists.

• Performing Arts

Those who have become educated in the performing arts can make a good living through music, acting and dance.

• Literary Arts

Becoming an author and publisher can become a viable career for those proficient in this form of art.