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NOC 53122 — Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

TEER 3 · Intermediate (high school and/or job-specific training) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This unit group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.

Main duties

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

• Create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.

Sculptors

• Create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.

Art instructors and teachers

• Teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

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