Four in 10 adults think a career in the arts isn't viable
Four in 10 adults think kids should avoid a job in the arts because they fear it’s not a ‘viable’ career.
A poll, of 2,000 adults - including parents, found 45 per cent believe the odds of making it in this sector are too low, and children are likely to find work hard to come by.
However, 84 per cent admitted that prior to their participation in the study they weren't aware 3.5 million people have careers in the arts.
While 28 per cent had never considered the range of roles in this area - instead thinking about the artists themselves rather than those who work behind the scenes.
Phil Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts which commissioned the research to launch the new Sky Arts Awards [https://skyartsawards.sky/], said: "The opportunities available in the arts world are more considerable than you might think.
“Working in ‘the arts’ doesn’t necessarily mean you’re up on stage, on screen, or displaying paintings in a gallery.
“In fact, there are over 650 different roles available to someone who wants a job in the arts, from operating cameras to running the box office, making the sets, lighting the stages, feeding the crew, and maintaining our most impressive and vital arts venues.
“We think these roles deserve some recognition too."
The study also found 79 per cent think there are many unsung heroes hard at work, with 26 per cent admitting they never think about who works behind the scenes to make a show happen.
While 27 per cent have at some point in the past, considered a career in the arts.
But 43 per cent of these were encouraged to change their mind and career path - with only 25 per cent sticking it out and making a success of it.
Of all adults polled, 53 per cent believe there are huge misconceptions about the value of working in the arts.
And of those parents who took part in the research, via OnePoll, 36 per cent have children who are interested in an arts career.
But, 33 per cent encouraged them to go for it - hoping they'll change their mind later down the line.
Phil Edgar-Jones added: “We believe that the arts are crucial to our society, our economy and our culture. But they have been devalued in recent years.
“By shining a light on all the incredible British talent both in front of and behind the scenes as part of the Sky Arts Awards, we hope to play our part in reminding people why this is such a vital industry.”
A poll, of 2,000 adults - including parents, found 45 per cent believe the odds of making it in this sector are too low, and children are likely to find work hard to come by.
However, 84 per cent admitted that prior to their participation in the study they weren't aware 3.5 million people have careers in the arts.
While 28 per cent had never considered the range of roles in this area - instead thinking about the artists themselves rather than those who work behind the scenes.
Phil Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts which commissioned the research to launch the new Sky Arts Awards [https://skyartsawards.sky/], said: "The opportunities available in the arts world are more considerable than you might think.
“Working in ‘the arts’ doesn’t necessarily mean you’re up on stage, on screen, or displaying paintings in a gallery.
“In fact, there are over 650 different roles available to someone who wants a job in the arts, from operating cameras to running the box office, making the sets, lighting the stages, feeding the crew, and maintaining our most impressive and vital arts venues.
“We think these roles deserve some recognition too."
The study also found 79 per cent think there are many unsung heroes hard at work, with 26 per cent admitting they never think about who works behind the scenes to make a show happen.
While 27 per cent have at some point in the past, considered a career in the arts.
But 43 per cent of these were encouraged to change their mind and career path - with only 25 per cent sticking it out and making a success of it.
Of all adults polled, 53 per cent believe there are huge misconceptions about the value of working in the arts.
And of those parents who took part in the research, via OnePoll, 36 per cent have children who are interested in an arts career.
But, 33 per cent encouraged them to go for it - hoping they'll change their mind later down the line.
Phil Edgar-Jones added: “We believe that the arts are crucial to our society, our economy and our culture. But they have been devalued in recent years.
“By shining a light on all the incredible British talent both in front of and behind the scenes as part of the Sky Arts Awards, we hope to play our part in reminding people why this is such a vital industry.”
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00:00When the heroes of the arts do their job well, you'd never know they've done them at all.
00:08The heroes who drive the stars to set.
00:11The heroes who make sure everyone gets food on time.
00:15That keep everyone safe or dry.
00:18The heroes who hang paintings in galleries.
00:21Who print and bind our favorite books.
00:24The heroes who make a hard day easier
00:28with just a smile.
00:30These heroes of the arts clean the venues, lift the curtains,
00:35carry the speakers,
00:37take our tickets and show us to our seats.
00:40They pull the pints at the interval. They make the phone calls that solve problems.
00:45These are the people behind the scenes and they make the magic real.
00:50These hard-grafting heroes are unflappable, unshakable and understanding.
00:55But they are also often unnoticed,
00:59unappreciated and unrewarded.
01:03Until now, nominate your Sky Arts hero today.