Fine Arts Program

Careers in Art - No, "careers in art" is not an oxymoron!

We all know the stereotype: starving artist, shops at Goodwill, subsists on Campbell's tomato soup and crackers, lives in a rat-infested garret, eventually goes mad and dies young, unappreciated.

But beyond the stereotype lies the real world of art. A world in which real people with real jobs, real families, and real mortgages live very productive lives. We are art teachers, art directors, graphic designers, fashion designers, jewelers, production crafters, photographers, illustrators, animators, museum curators, and arts administrators. And yes, we also paint and draw and sculpt and exhibit our work and pray for the day we get "discovered". In the meantime, we make beautiful things, bring pleasure, dreams, and ideas into the world through our creations, and experience the world afresh every day. No small things, these.

The fine arts program at Lakes Region CC is a gateway to all these careers, and more. Come join us and begin your journey into the real world of art.

See our links page for more career information.