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Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists  (NOC 5136)
Outaouais Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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

art teacher (except primary, secondary and post-secondary education), artist, artistic painter, portrait painter, sculptor, silkscreen artist, watercolourist.

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Painters 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Gatineau, Buckingham, Hull, Maniwaki, Masson-Angers, Thurso, Aylmer, Angers, Bassin-du-Lièvre, Beauchampville, Mont-Cascades

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Outlook & Prospects for Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists in Outaouais Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists in Outaouais Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Outaouais Region Good 2012-10-11

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Outaouais region are expected to be good for this occupation.

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