Although the most predictable transition from Liberal Arts study to the world of Performing and Fine Arts (PAFA) is going from an English major who studies plays to become an actor who performs plays, many other careers are available in the arts for LA graduates. Consider these:
Agency / concert management: screen-writers, librettists, actors, novelists, producers, visual artists, singers, dancers, instrumental groups, and comedians all need agents to take care of bookings, schedules, publicity, and communications.
Set design / production: “Setting the stage” for productions is a key component in a successful performance; all elements of production require creativity, ability to communicate, and a thorough knowledge of the historical, literary, and cultural context of what is being performed.
Professional writing: Playbills, programs, advertising, and promotional materials are crucial elements of performances and exhibitions. In staging a gallery or museum showing, explanatory labeling, programs, and Bluetooth guides can add meaning. Answering fan mail and taking care of social media require good communications skills as well.
Translation: Subtitles for films, operas, and other performances help audiences understand what is on stage or screen.
Research: Often writers need help from consultants with degrees in Liberal Arts to get the details of an historical drama, film, or book just right. Novelists, screenwriters, and anyone creating an artificial world have learned that it is important to know historically accurate and significant cultural information before setting their story in an unfamiliar place. Imagine creating Wakanda, for instance!