The Library has a vast number of resources to assist you with career planning, resume and portfolio preparation, as well as job hunting.   Listed below are some selected books that can help you.   Be sure to browse the entire record and use the subject heading links at the end of the record to find additional resources.

Artist's & graphic designer's market: where & how to sell your illustration, fine art, graphic design & cartoons

N8600.A746  current year in Reference  

Artist's resource: the Watson-Guptill guide to academic programs, artists' colonies and artist-in-residence programs, conferences, workshops

N8600.C49 1999  DAAP Stacks

The business of being an artist

N8600.G7 2000  DAAP Reference

The fine artist's guide to marketing and self-promotion

N8600.V57 2003  DAAP Stacks

Great jobs for art majors

N6505.C33 electronic resource, search in library catalog for title

How to survive & prosper as an artist: selling yourself without selling your soul

N6505.M46 2001  DAAP Stacks

Internet 101 for the fine arts : with a special guide to selling art on eBay 
N8600 .S65 2004   DAAP Stacks

Legal guide for the visual artist

KF390.A7 C73 1999  DAAP Reference

Licensing art & design

Opportunities in visual arts careers

N6505.S34 2001

Top careers for art graduates

N8350.T66 2004   DAAP Stacks

Grant/Exhibition/Career Information Sources Available from University Libraries

Americans for the Arts

A searchable database of local, state, regional and national arts service organizations throughout the country – with contact information. You may search via state, program areas such as arts in education, community development, or public art, as well as by type of organization. Job Seekers can use the Job Bank's searchable database of nonprofit and for-profit arts management positions at organizations across the United States. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this is the place to begin your search or post your resume to maximize your exposure.How to find it?  Go to Library Catalog, Search keywords: Americans for the Arts, login in to online version using the following password information obtained from a UC Librarian.

ArtJob Online

ArtJob is a resource to find comprehensive, up-to-date national listings of jobs, internships, fellowships and other employment opportunities in the arts. ArtJob is the source for professional opportunities and career information in all areas of the arts, including: visual arts, arts nonprofit's, performing arts, commercial art and design firms, film, public arts agencies, academic arts positions, galleries, internships, fellowships, conferences, commissions and more.  In addition, useful links to online articles, “advice” and other useful organizations including state arts councils.How to Find it? Go to Library catalog, search keywords ArtJob, login in using password information obtained from a library staff.

CAA News (College Art Association)

Published since 1976, CAA News presents information on CAA’s activities, programs, and conference; updates on legal issues; articles on the arts and academia; interviews with artists, scholars, and curators; member achievements; calls for entries, papers, and participation; and much more.  Web site includes section on Careers with job postings  as well as fellowships, residencies, exhibition opportunities and unpaid internships.

How to find it?  Search the library catalog by title CAA News.  Important – if you are using an Internet Service Provider other than UC – you must first login in to the Off Campus Proxy Server.

* Art Calendar: The Business Magazine for Visual Artists

A Newsletter published monthly, this publication provides general articles on aspects of managing visual arts careers – such as organizing your studio, safety issues, art law, principles of pricing as well as extensive listing of awards, conferences, fairs, festivals, juried shows, residencies, and competitions.