PUBLIC ART PROJECT MANAGER SUMMARY
Arts Fort Worth provides professional management services for Fort Worth Public Art – a municipal percent-for-art program established by the City of Fort Worth in 2001 along with other clients commissioning artworks in public spaces. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of multiple assigned public art projects. It is well-suited for an individual with project management experience who understands public art and can navigate complex situations with accuracy, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of assigned public art projects
Coordination with the Client or City Department and Arts Fort Worth staff
Project planning
Facilitating artist selection and City approval processes
Contract negotiation and compliance
Managing project budgets
Managing project schedules
Monitoring fabrication and installation of artworks
Coordination of project dedication events
Assisting Collections Manager with planning for annual maintenance
Community Engagement
Develop partnerships and maintain close communication with City Council Members and their District Directors, community stakeholders, neighborhood associations, and other entities, as appropriate, regarding specific public art projects
Plan and facilitate community meetings and events, as required
Contribute content for digital media and print publications, as assigned
Represent Arts Fort Worth and/or the Fort Worth Public Art program at meetings of local organizations and community groups, City Council, Arts Fort Worth Board events, public art events, and others, as assigned
Plan and implement new public art initiatives, temporary installations, and community-based initiatives, as assigned o Other related duties, as assigned
STAFF-WIDE EXPECTATIONS
All team members are expected to engage in activities that contribute to the general wellbeing of the organization. Unless specifically stated otherwise, staff should expect to:
Adhere to and demonstrate Arts Fort Worth core values in their work: Authentically Passionate, Intentionally Equitable, Purposeful Listener, Trustworthy Partner
Participate in staff meetings, workgroups and committees.
Engage in Arts Fort Worth initiatives and support diversity, equity and inclusion and advocacy efforts.
Support a culture of data excellence through timely data entry and effective utilization of data and technology systems.
Attend and participate in partner and volunteer events when practical.
Support fund development through activities such as participating in workgroups and committees, providing support at Arts Fort Worth events, attending and bringing guests to events, bringing content expertise to grant writing or donor relationships, adhering to brand guidelines, etc.
More information can be found at:
https://www.artsfortworth.org/careers/
