Majoring in Art History?

Question

So I am currently an Art History major and I love it! But, I am wondering what kind of jobs are actually available for art lovers, that can actually support a comfortable lifestyle. Any Art History majors that have any advice would be greatly appreciated! And also did any of you go back for a masters or PhD in anything or in Art History after getting a BFA in Art History? THANKS!

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Answer 1

I got my BA in art history in 2002, and I loved it.  A few years later, I went back to school, and got a graduate certificate in art history in Italy.

Right now, I'm finishing up my MA in Museum Professions, and it's a great, practical way to apply my love of art history.  I'm studying to be a registrar, which is the person in the museum who is in charge of condition reports, organizing and overseeing packing and shipping, helping to install, transporting the artworks through the museum, processing gifts and loans, etc.  Lots of contact with the art, which is great.  It's also a fairly well-paying job, considering that you're in the non-profit sector.

A PhD will get you into academia or on the track to being a curator.  If you aren't interested in either of these fields, I don't think a PhD in art history is the way to go.  Those are the only two jobs I'm aware of that the degree would apply to.

Anyway, best of luck.

Answer 2

You can be a curator of a Museum,  for one.  There are other positions you can fill.  Research it.

If time & money permit, you should keep studying..  The time might come when you can teach Art History on a college level.  Now, that would be exciiing!