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What They Do |
 | Film, television and radio producers manage the production of motion pictures, television shows, and radio programs. |
| Directors interpret scripts, select casts, and direct performers/other aspects of productions. |
| Record producers plan and co-ordinate musical recordings. |
| Directors of photography plan and co-ordinate the photography of motion pictures. |
| Conductors select and interpret musical works, and lead bands, orchestras, and choirs. |
| Arrangers adapt and modify musical compositions to convey desired themes. |
| Musicians play one or more instruments. |
| Singers sing musical arrangements. |
| Actors perform roles in motion picture, television, and radio productions. |
| Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, and other art works. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Arts entertainment and recreation |
44.0% |
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| Educational services |
27.0% |
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| Information and cultural industries |
20.0% |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
3.0% |
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People in this group work for:
| Film production, radio, and television companies/stations |
| Broadcasting departments, sound recording studios |
| Record production, ballet/dance companies |
| Symphony and chamber orchestras |
| Bands/choirs, night clubs/dance academies |
| Private acting/dance schools |
| Many are self-employed. |
| The unionization rate (23%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Creative and Performing Artists are found in Ontario and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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