Art Dept.Links

www.Artsz.org - This site will lead you through artists, styles, philosophies, advocacy, quotes and a multitude of media.

 http://www.artschools.com/states/illinois-art-schools-colleges.html - Illinois is a prosperous and diverse state with a number of respected schools (both large and small). Check out this site for more information on art schools/programs in IL.

http://www.careertoolkits.com/art-careers.html - If you are thinking of pursuing a career in art, check out this link which will provide information on specific jobs, training and education requirements, salaries, schools and much more. Find the right art career for you.

Jobs in art and design are projected to increase 11% from 2002-2012. Popular majors include industrial design, art education, art history, and graphic design, sculpture, and fashion design. Jobs are also available in museums and galleries, in schools, in fast-paced design and advertising firms, and more.

Employment opportunities are expected to grow especially in the area of multimedia (including video producers, animators, and video game designers).

 www.ilaea.org - Illinois Art Education Association-IAEA is a professional organization for art educators, individuals and groups who wish to support art education in Illinois. Founded in 1935, IAEA promotes quality art education for children and adults.

 www.arteducators.org - The National Art Education Association (NAEA) is a nonprofit professional association of art teachers and other people dedicated to the advancement of art in education and national life. The NAEA espouses the view that education through art is the means by which individuals realize their creative powers and that the promotion of aesthetic growth is the principal means by which quality art instruction is realized. 

www.fine-art.com - On this site you will be able to locate hundreds of thousands of artworks grouped by artist, style, medium, time period, etc.