Public Art Officer, Commissions/ Opportunité d'emploi - Agent, Art public - Commandes

Job Opportunity - Public Art Officer, Commissions, Public Art Program Unit, City of Ottawa (temporary)
Application Deadline: 4 April 2024

http://jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca/city-jobs/job/Ottawa%2C-ON-Public-Art-Officer-Commissions-ON/728427847/

JOB SUMMARY:
Arts and Heritage Development champions the arts across the corporation and community and is responsible for arts development activities, programs and initiatives, including Community Art Programs, Public Art Programs, Cultural Funding/Support Programs, and Cultural Tourism/Festival/Industry initiatives among others.

You are responsible for overseeing the development, administration and implementation of Public Art Programmes, which includes but is not limited to, corporate fine art collection, art commissioning and professional exhibitions. You assist with the development of operational and capital plans, budgets and the preparation of legal agreements and reports while following corporate policies and procedures. You: also provide on-going evaluation, research and professional advice through the evaluation, research and analysis of a wide variety of cultural issues in order to incorporate best practices and standards; develop strategies of cultural programmes, build relationships with cultural organizations and promote an appreciation of local arts; carry out public consultation; and select and facilitate peer assessed juries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commissions:
In accordance with the Percent for Art Policy, the Public Art Officer, Commissions, collaborates with key stakeholders to develop the parameters of multi-phased commissioning projects.

Develops, drafts and circulates the request for proposals and ensures a fair and competitive juried selection process. The Public Art Officer provides technical expertise regarding arts methods, materials, and site integration. Oversees integration, fabrication, installation and ensures that maintenance requirements of art work are fulfilled, including budget planning, coordinating the public participation process, developing legal agreements,

monitoring and approving artist payments, coordinating documentation and ensuring copyright requirements are met.