Artistic painter NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for artistic painter.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for artistic painter is 53122 (Painters, sculptors and other visual artists), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
53122
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 53122 covers
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This unit group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.
| Unit group | 53122 — Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Painters
- Create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.
- Sculptors
- Create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.
- Art instructors and teachers
- Teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.
To use NOC 53122 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 53122 →
Other job titles under NOC 53122
- Artist
- Portrait painter
- Sculptor
- Silkscreen artist
- Watercolourist
- Art teacher (except primary, secondary and post-secondary education)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 53122, one of these may fit better:
- Animation painter — NOC 52111 (Graphic arts technicians, TEER 2)
- Artistic floral arranger — NOC 53124 (Artisans and craftspersons, TEER 3)
- Assembly line painter — NOC 94213 (Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators, TEER 4)
- Automotive painter apprentice — NOC 72411 (Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators, TEER 2)
- Aviation painter — NOC 94213 (Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators, TEER 4)
- Construction painter — NOC 73112 (Painters and decorators (except interior decorators), TEER 3)
- Maintenance painter — NOC 73112 (Painters and decorators (except interior decorators), TEER 3)
- Painter — NOC 73112 (Painters and decorators (except interior decorators), TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for artistic painter?+
In NOC 2021, "artistic painter" is an example title in unit group 53122 — Painters, sculptors and other visual artists. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport" broad category.
Is artistic painter eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 53122 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does artistic painter get extra CRS points?+
NOC 53122 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a artistic painter get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 53122 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says artistic painter but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 53122. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.