Kentucky's support of the arts is growing. The Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft was founded in 1981 to support arts in the state, and statewide membership organization Arts Kentucky provides resources for individual artists, craftspeople and performers. For Kentuckians who want to turn their talents into a job, popular degree programs in arts and design include culinary arts, game design and computer-aided design (also known as AutoCAD).

AutoCAD training can be of particular use to drafters in the architectural industry. Salary.com reports that drafters in Lexington, Kentucky earn starting salaries between $31,900 and $38,400 per year. More experienced drafters in the area could earn anywhere between $33,600 and $41,700.

Kentucky Careers in Arts & Design

Kentucky's labor force is composed of 1.9 million people, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average, raising the importance of training for workers in the job search. A graduate of one of Kentucky's many arts & design schools might consider beginning a career search in Lexington or Louisville, Kentucky's largest cities.