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 work with local groups to identify needs and concerns, develop new arts groups and activities, create artwork and help others develop their ideas and advise on grants, sponsorship and other funding options and much more. 

The main routes to get into this role are :

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

• A college course- you may find a community arts qualification useful for getting a job as an assistant.

• An apprenticeship-  there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a community art worker. 

• Volunteering- it's important you get experience before you apply for jobs. You can do this by volunteering which can often lead to paid work.

Employers place emphasis on having the right skills and experience rather than specific qualifications. However, many community arts workers are qualified or trained in a particular arts discipline.

While not essential, a degree in one of the following subjects may be helpful:

• art, design or fine art

• art history

• contemporary art

• drama, theatre, dance or performing arts

• event management

• media, film or photography

• music

• teaching and education.

You will usually need around 2-3 a levels in order to undertake a relevant degree. You could undertake a degree in various fields to support a career in a community arts worker. These could include:

• Community arts

• Creative expressive therapies

• Art and design

• Community education

• Dance

• Drama

• Music

• Creative writing 

• Visual arts

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.

This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in community art work. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

https://www.socialworkers.org/careers/career-center/kickstart-your-job-hunt/interviewing-tips/common-interview-questions

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/community-engagement-interview-questions