You can get into this job through:
To become a community arts worker, you could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need to be qualified and experienced in a certain art form, such as visual arts, dance, drama, music or creative writing.
Entry requirements:
You may find a community arts qualification useful for getting a job as an assistant.
You could take a:
Entry requirements:
You may be able to do a cultural learning and participation officer advanced apprenticeship.
This usually takes a year and 6 months to 2 years to complete. It includes a mix of learning in the workplace and studying in a classroom.
Entry requirements:
It's important you get experience before you apply for jobs. You can do this by volunteering which can often lead to paid work.
You can find out about local community arts projects from the arts officer at your local council or by checking:
You can apply directly for jobs if you have experience working in the community.
Good examples include working in adult education, art teaching or youth work. Experience of working with disadvantaged or vulnerable groups will also be helpful.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.
As a community arts worker, you could:
Location : You could work in the community, at a library, at a school, at an adult care home or in a prison.