About the role
Artists are creative professionals who create artworks in various media and styles. They can be self-taught or have formal education from art schools or similar institutions. Artists often work freelance or are affiliated with galleries and cultural institutions.Responsibilities
Artists create artworks for exhibitions, sales, or commissions. They develop artistic concepts and realize them through their chosen medium. Marketing and selling their work, as well as networking within the art world, are also important parts of their work.Skills and tools
Artists master techniques such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or digital art. They use tools like brushes, clays, graphic programs, or cameras. Creativity, aesthetic judgment, and the ability to express ideas visually are central skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are konst, antikviteter/konst and utvecklingsarbete.