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City of Aurora · 5 days ago

Public Art Supervisor

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

City of Aurora is looking for a Public Art Supervisor to plan, develop and implement their Public Art Program throughout the city. This role involves overseeing various aspects of the program, including artist selection, contract management, and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the Art in Public Places Program (AIPP)

Creates art selection panels and facilitates art selection processes in accordance with AIPP policies and procedures

Oversees artists’ contracts and budgets

Reviews project designs and schematics for quality, technical code and compliance, and scope of work

Provides written content and imagery for information materials and application documents for distribution to artists and organizations for selection processes

Oversees the development and implementation of the Public Art 5-Year Plan and provides updates as appropriate

Reviews and evaluates operations, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for modifications

Supervises the development of AIPP publications such as the Collection Guide, the 5-Year Plan, the Art 2C brochure, content for Aurora Creates, the public art website, etc

Develops or oversees the development of the public art presentations to various groups

Supervises staff oversight of computerized inventory and informational files on the city’s Public Art collection

Oversees finances maintained by Library and Cultural Services’ Business Operations Manager

Oversees the planning of dedication ceremonies in partnership with host department(s), agencies, or organizations

Advises or supervises others in advising private developers in the creation and implementation of public art plans and presents them to the Director of Library and Cultural Services for approval

Supervises AIPP staff

Supervises the planning and organization of temporary art exhibits in city facilities

Liaises and orients with the Art & Culture Commission

Supervises the recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers to present AIPP information

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Public Art Program ManagementBudget ManagementArts AdministrationCommunity EngagementPublic SpeakingInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in art administration, studio arts, art history, architecture, landscape design/architecture, urban planning or a directly related field

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in arts administration including at least two (2) years of experience in the field of public art

At least one (1) year of experience in public speaking with public boards and commissions

Knowledge of art materials, process and fabrication techniques, and art exhibition standards

Understanding of art history, aesthetics, and principles of design

Planning and administration of Public Art Programs including best practices and conservation

Budget and financial management

Contractual and insurance agreements

Community engagement

Strong interpersonal and managerial skills including staff supervision and performance management

Leadership and motivation skills in relationship to staff, citizen boards and commissions, and community groups

Computer and application-based skills

Strong customer service skills

Public relations skills

Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Strong skills in written and verbal communications

Interact with individuals of varying social, cultural, economic, professional and educational backgrounds

Meeting facilitation and consensus building

Manage multiple projects and programs and simultaneously

Compile and analyze statistical data and prepare related reports

Research and conceptual development

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials

Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Direct and effectively engage a diverse constituency

Budget development and oversight

Creative problem solving and a solutions-oriented perspective

Long- and short-term planning and implementation