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
~ 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.