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Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity, and achievement in the heart of Skid Row and is a vital partner in creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1989, Inner-City Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to more than 210,000 public school students and 10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students from the most underserved urban neighborhoods receive high-quality arts experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. After school, on weekends, and during the summer, more than 1,000 middle and high school students engage in self-select workshops at Inner-City Arts. In all this time, Inner-City Arts has partnered with LAUSD and countless community collaborators to provide transformational learning that meets the needs of area students.

The Creativity Lab was developed by Bob Bates, Inner-City Arts’ co-founder and artistic director, and its central purpose is to encourage students to pursue tasks and challenges using creative thinking and problem solving.

In the Creativity Lab, we use the scientific method expressed in the following sequence: “Test – Evaluate – Adjust the design.” This powerful process of learning by doing looks at “mistakes” not as failures but as opportunities for innovation. The Creativity Lab studio classes are based in problem solving and collaboration. We use simple materials to create complex structures, and students learn how to use basic hand tools and operate power tools such as drill presses and scroll saws. Students achieve an understanding that mistakes, improvisation, and exploration are part of the creative process.

The Creativity Lab Studio Assistant is a non-exempt employee responsible for activities associated with the programming, implementation and assistance of the Creativity Lab studio classes. The Creativity Lab Studio Assistant works directly with the teaching artists for all studio content delivery and reports to the chief education officer on logistics, scheduling, and other employment needs.

Inner-City Arts - Creativity Lab Studio Assistant

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Each year, an open-call application is made available in each of the seven active partner cities. Supporting artists equitably is a critical part of the Artadia Award process: we consider the unique populations of each community and are proud to reflect our country’s diversity with an Awardee pool that is over 50 percent female and over 40 percent persons of color.

In addition to financial support, Awardees can participate in the Artadia Network to receive structured opportunities for valuable new connections and resource sharing as well as receive a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s online Artist Registry. Connections fostered by Artadia have facilitated major steps in Awardees’ careers, such as inclusion in prominent exhibitions (e.g. six Awardees are featured in the 2024 Whitney Biennial, and seven Awardees in Prospect.6 New Orleans).

Beyond Artadia’s anchored program cities, we offer annual awards such as the roving Award with 21c Museum Hotels and the SEEN Award – a dedicated Award for women-identifying artists with ancillary programming.

Please note: The only way to apply to Artadia Awards is through Submittable. We do not accept materials via email or any other channel.

1. OPEN CALL
The Artadia application is open for one month in each program city, is free to apply and open-call.

2. APPLICATION REVIEW
A jury of three curators assembled by Artadia, including one locally based curator, reviews all applications and determines a short list of six Finalists.

3. ROUND TWO STUDIO VISITS
A second jury, assembled by Artadia, made up of one juror from the application review and one new juror conducts virtual studio visits with each Finalist for 45 minutes.

4. AWARDEES IDENTIFIED
Following the studio visits, the second round jury will designate three Awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000*, as well as access to the Artadia Network. Awardees are determined based on the sole discretion of the jury. *The Marciano Artadia Award gives unrestricted funds of $25,000 to one artist in Los Angeles.

For their time and labor in the application process, Artadia provides honorariums to each Finalist ultimately not chosen as an Awardee.

Artadia - 2025 Los Angeles Awards

Crew Nation is here to support live music crews like you who are essential to the fabric of touring. You work behind the scenes to help artists and fans connect with the magic of live music, and we want to ensure you are taken care of.

We are here to provide you with as much support as possible. Whether that’s through monetary grants or the list of mental health resources we have compiled that are accessible globally, as well as some guidance on navigating social services in countries around the world.

We are adapting the way we give out funds to focus on supporting those currently in need of additional financial support. If you have benefitted from the Crew Nation fund in the past and currently in need of extra help, you may be eligible.

Grant applications are now opened for California wildfire relief here.

Crew Nation - Relief Fund: Los Angeles Fires

Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles, California.

This application is for those who have been impacted by the California Fires in the following ways:

Entertainment Community Fund - CA Relief Fund

Patron and Member Services Coordinator: Full-time, non-exempt hourly

The Patron and Member Services Coordinator provides critical operational and administrative support to the Patron and Member Services Manager. This role focuses on membership processing, donor stewardship, event coordination, and box office operations while ensuring excellent customer service for patrons, members, and donors.

Sunset Cultural Center (SCC) - Patron and Member Services Coordinator

Review the Individual Artist Projects Grant guidelines before applying.

This grant opportunity is currently open for proposed projects in the following disciplines:

Multidisciplinary / Interdisciplinary Arts

Review the Arts Programs Grant guidelines before applying.

Nonprofit organizations that fall within one of two categories are eligible for this opportunity:

Non-arts nonprofit organizations located in the City of Berkeley producing arts/cultural programming in the City of Berkeley led by a Berkeley-based partnering arts organization or teaching artist

Arts nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Bay Area (outside of Berkeley) producing arts/cultural programming in the City of Berkeley

Review the Community Festivals Grant guidelines before applying.

Only events that meet the following 'festival' definition are eligible for this grant opportunity.

A festival is defined as a public event that celebrates a community, neighborhood, historically significant day, or shared cultural interest. These may include arts fairs, celebrations of cultural heritage, and other events that occur over a limited time period.

Please note: This grant is for festivals that are one- or multi-day events, but generally events that occur one time per year. This grant is not intended to fund ongoing programming.

Review the General Operating Support Grant guidelines before applying.

Only Berkeley-based organizations that meet the following 'arts organization' definition are eligible for this grant opportunity.

An arts organization is defined as an entity with a primary purpose of providing arts, creative, or cultural programming/services. 

The organization’s purpose will be assessed and verified by staff using the organization’s website, mission, core activities, and IRS National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) codes.

Please note: This grant program operates and is open on a two (2) year cycle. If awarded, grantees receive their award amount for Fiscal Year 2026, and will receive the same award amount for Fiscal Year 2027.

MLK Jr. Youth Services Center / Young Adult Project Public Art Commission RFQ

Located next to Grove Park at 1730 Oregon Street, the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project houses various afterschool and summer recreation programs such as tutoring, violence prevention, and leadership development for teens and young adults. As a community center, the Parks, Recreation, Waterfront Department provides recreational programming and services for residents of all ages here, but this is the only community center with a particular focus on young adults and teens, located in an area that was formerly redlined by the mortgage industry. It is home to the City’s only teen-focused recreational programming and offers free, low-cost, or affordable programming for the City’s residents, in particular our at-risk youth. In addition, the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. has been designated as one of the City's care and shelter facilities identified in the City's Resilience Strategy.

City of Berkeley - Civic Arts Grant

Reports To: Associate Director, Communications (ADC)

Location: P.S. ARTS Office; Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Office Hours 9AM – 5PM, but must be able to work some nights and weekends

Travel: Travel to school-sites and events will be required for digital documentation

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

The Digital Content Manager (“DCM”) will oversee the production, marketing, distribution, and accessibility of digital arts content, program documentation, and media communications for P.S. ARTS. The DCM will be responsible for P.S. ARTS’ external online presence, including web content and social media, as well as documentation of P.S. ARTS programs. The DCM will produce frequent, high-quality multichannel content that reflects P.S. ARTS’ mission, advances organizational goals, and aligns with the P.S. ARTS brand. 

This DCM position demands a creative spirit able to deliver on multiple projects and campaigns across various P.S. ARTS platforms – internal and external; as well as within communications, fundraising, and program services. This includes project management as well as content creation.

P.S. ARTS - Digital Content manager

Under the supervision of the Communications and Marketing Director, the Communications and Marketing Assistant contributes significantly to advancing the California Museum’s mission by promoting its exhibitions, public programs, and educational offerings through the website, social media, e-newsletters, outreach, and other promotional channels.

Working closely with the marketing team, the Communications and Marketing Assistant develops and implements strategies to enhance audience engagement, elevate event and exhibit visibility, and ensure consistency in messaging and branding. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills in social media management and video editing, paired with a passion for storytelling and fostering community connections. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who works independently and finds creative solutions when challenges arise. They are a critical thinker who contributes fresh, innovative ideas that align with the Museum’s brand and mission.

Social Media:                        In collaboration with the marketing team, create and maintain an engaging presence for the Museum on multiple social media platforms by managing the posting of a regular schedule of highly visual posts to promote Museum activities, share mission-related content, and increase the Museum’s social media following. Manage day-to-day aspects of social media, including copywriting, scheduling, posting, commenting and following key accounts. Creation of digital assets – including photos, videos, and motion graphics – in collaboration with the Graphic Design and Communications Specialist. Keep abreast of current trends to expand Museum’s social media presence to new platforms as appropriate Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director to develop and manage paid advertising campaigns on social media. Provide regular reports on social media performance, including insights and actionable recommendations to enhance engagement through both organic and paid advertising strategies.


Video Production: Capture dynamic, on-site footage of museum events, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes activities for social media and promotional use. Edit raw video footage into polished, engaging clips suitable for various platforms (social media, website, news outlets). Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and messaging across all video content.


Community Outreach: Conduct research and develop custom contact databases to aid community outreach efforts. Assist in the local promotion of events and exhibits and promote positive community relations via outreach to community partners and organizations. Developing flyer distribution lists custom to events and exhibits, and as needed, distributing flyers.


Miscellaneous: Assist with additional marketing and communications efforts, including: development of media lists, restocking physical marketing materials, newsletter development, website updates, and more.

Video editing (both social media and traditional video production skills are desired)

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Adobe Express/Canva

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn

Constant Contact & email database management

1-3 years of relevant professional experience in social media and digital content creation

Strong video production skills with a keen eye for storytelling and visual composition

Ability to plan and execute all aspects of social media campaigns

Strong writing and editorial skills with impeccable attention to consistency, accuracy, and detail

Exceptional visual storytelling and production skills across mediums and platforms

Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative work ethic

Strong initiative and ability to work independently

Bachelor’s degree in communications, multimedia, or a related field preferred

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption

Fluency in English required; bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Full-time, hourly nonexempt, reports to the Communications and Marketing Director. Typical work hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am- 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Eligible for up to 20% remote work upon request after 90 days. Starting pay $24/hour.


Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

20 percent employee discount in the Museum Store

Complimentary Museum membership with reciprocal benefits


Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references in one Adobe Acrobat PDF file to jobs@californiamuseum.org. No phone calls, please.


The California Museum - Communications & Marketing Assistant

📢 We’re Hiring: Housing Rights Organizer

Join LA CAN to fight for housing justice in Downtown and South-Central Los Angeles!

📍 Part-Time Position
Help organize tenant rights outreach, support weekly legal clinics, and build leadership in communities impacted by housing and homelessness crises.

What We’re Looking For:
✔️ 2+ years’ experience in housing justice or community organizing
✔️ Strong communication and organizational skills
✔️ Passion for social justice
✔️ (Preferred) Bilingual in Spanish/English

Apply Now: Send your resume and cover letter to info@cangress.org

LA CAN - Housing Rights Organizer

Arts Connection is devoted to making a positive impact in our communities and advocate for career opportunities for our artists. As we stay committed to our mission, we strive to pursue programming and partnership that enhances our values and creates more opportunities for our artists. Arts Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description: We are seeking for passionate and experienced Community Teaching Artist to join our team. The Community Teaching Artist will be responsible for teaching after school arts classes to students, focusing on building confidence, art techniques and critical thinking to create meaningful works. This role involves implementing lesson plans that align with VAPA curriculum standards and cater to students' diverse skill levels.

Lead engaging and interactive after-school arts classes that focus on the core elements of the VAPA standards.

Expose students to a wide range of art styles and genres, promoting an appreciation for diversity and cultural heritage.

Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports and encourages students to explore their creativity.

Create detailed lesson plans that utilize a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles.

Offer personalized instruction and constructive feedback to help students enhance their artistic skills and critical thinking abilities.

Integrate technology into lessons by using videos, audio recordings, and other multimedia resources to enrich the learning experience.

In-depth experience as an artist and/or arts educator. Must provide a portfolio of your work.

Passion for giving back to their community, arts education, and nurturing student creativity.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Skill in fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Andrea ‘Dre’ Bonales
Arts Education Program Coordinator
Email: dre@artsconnectionnetwork.org

Arts Council of San Bernardino County - Community Teaching Artist

Our Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to addressing the most dire needs of SAG-AFTRA members due to the Los Angeles wildfires. We are currently prioritizing Disaster Relief for members whose residences and/or vehicles have been destroyed by the fires.

If you are a SAG-AFTRA member who has lost your residence and/or vehicle, please read this entire page to determine your eligibility in order to apply for Disaster Relief. Lack of work due to the wildfires does not qualify for disaster relief.

If you have not lost your residence, and/or vehicle due to the L.A. wildfires, but have been affected and are in need of assistance, please contact these organizations and emergency resources who are equipped to handle crises of this scale and can address your immediate needs. We will continue to update this list; please check it regularly for updates.

To Qualify for Disaster Relief Assistance, SAG-AFTRA Members:

• Must have lost their residence, and/or vehicle due to destruction caused by the Los Angeles wildfires and are experiencing financial hardship
• Must be current with SAG-AFTRA dues
• Are not eligible if they have any of the following SAG AFTRA membership statuses: Non-Member, Suspended Payment, Terminated, Resigned, or Fee Paying Non-Member (Fi-Core)

You must read and meet all eligibility requirements above in order to apply. Eligible members will be contacted by one of our social workers.

• Please Note: Disaster Relief applications on this site require that you create a Foundation account in addition to and separate from your SAG-AFTRA member account.
• Apply using the “Begin the Application” button below, which will direct you to an online, HIPPA-compliant form to complete.
• You will begin by first completing a five-question “Pre-Application” to determine if you qualify for financial relief. 
• If you qualify, then you will be automatically redirected to the full application form. 
• If you do not qualify, your application will end there, and we will email you a copy of your submission.

SAG-AFTRA - Disaster Relief Fund

LOS ANGELES — A coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists in Los Angeles led by the

J. Paul Getty Trust, including the Mohn Art Collective (Hammer Museum, LACMA, and MOCA)

partnered with East West Bank, today joined with the Mellon Foundation, the Helen Frankenthaler

Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Qatar Museums, Ford Foundation, and other national and international institutions to announce the creation of the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, an emergency relief fund for artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires. The fund will be administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation, a longstanding intermediary providing funding, advocacy, and research support on behalf of individuals in the arts.

LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund

Fire Relief in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas

​We are currently accepting donations and applications​ for Assistance

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is here to provide immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by natural disasters. Applications will be taken during a short stretch of time surrounding the disaster, but donations are always welcome. 
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Grants will be issued to those that can show proof of destruction of, or damage to property or music equipment from any sudden, unexpected, or unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or even volcanic eruption. Funds raised will go towards loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the event, and other vital-living expenses.

Natural Disaster Relief Fund - Application

At least 3 years where more than 50% of your income came from employment in the music industry or as a musician, and currently negatively impacted by a natural disaster.

Required Documentation: Please include the following items required with the completed application: (Applications will not be processed without this information)

Proof of Music Industry Employment (one or more; publications, link to ASCAP or BMI repertoire, note from employer(s), tax returns, paystubs, liner notes)

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Call to Artists 2025 | Artist in Residence


About the Verge Regional Residency Program (VRRP)

The Verge Regional Residency Program is a public program of Verge Center for the Arts. Verge is a strong supporter of the regional arts community. The VRRP is intended to extend Verge's investment in the Sacramento community, establishing a conduit between the regional art community and the broader art world.

Verge offers the greater Sacramento area's best contemporary visual arts programming. We strive to challenge the greater Sacramento area to develop a deeper appreciation of the visual arts by offering diverse, broad-based, public programming such as the VRRP in order to develop and promote regional artists.

As a proud Sacramento institution, we love giving back to this city and supporting others in their success. The VRRP offers such support by providing artists with the opportunity to participate in community and dedicate themselves to their passion.

The purpose of the Verge Regional Residency Program is to give meaningful support to artists and creatives. Our residency program provides visual artists financial support along with time and space to concentrate on their work. This program aims to nurture local artists from a diverse range of backgrounds and uplift their work. We welcome all visual artists working with a wide range of mediums.

The 3-month Verge Residency is open to artists living locally (within a 35-mile radius of Sacramento)

Artist work studio at Verge Center for the Arts

Opportunity to continue a paid residency at the Verge at the close of VRRP (per availability)

Free admission to all Verge member programs

Access to a full service printmaking facility, kiln, and Risograph printer

A 300 square foot studio at Verge with 24hr access

Community of up to 55 artists working onsite at Verge

North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Benefits

Free attendance to Verge special events which coincide with the residency term

Verge Regional Residency Program

Hours: On Call when availability Opens, 2 hour per day

Job Description: We are seeking for a passionate and experienced Substitute Teaching Artist to join our team. The Substitute Teaching Artist will be responsible for teaching after school arts classes to students, focusing on building confidence, art techniques and critical thinking to create meaningful works. This role involves implementing lesson plans that align with VAPA curriculum standards and cater to students' diverse skill levels. Lesson plans and supplies are provided prior to the class starting.

Assist Community Teaching Artists in working with the students in completing art projects and/or teaching newly prepped lessons for the given day(s).

Arts Council of San Bernardino County - Substitute Teaching Artist

Organizations that have never applied for a Miller Foundation annual grant may follow these steps.  (Special donations made for events or projects, for Long Beach Gives campaigns, or by specific request are not considered part of the annual grants program.)

Register your organization by clicking here and using the “Create New Account” button.

 Log in to your portal and press “Apply” on the toolbar in your dashboard. From the next screen, select the “Apply” button for the appropriate request level to begin your Letter of Interest.  The Letter of Interest must be submitted by Monday, February 3, 2025 to allow enough time for confirmation of eligibility and completion of the application.

 New applicants’ Letters of Interest will be screened during a pre-evaluation process.  If the organization is found eligible according to the information provided, they will be prompted to proceed with the application.

 Those organizations with an invitation to apply will then complete the “Application” step and submit online by February 28, 2025.

Organizations who have applied for an annual grant anytime from 2020 to present, regardless of whether you received a grant award, are invited to re-apply.

 Recent applicants may use the same login credentials as last year to access the system.

 If you forgot your credentials or are unable to log in, you can click on “forgot my password” for further instructions.

 After you log in, you may begin the application process by inputting the short link url appropriate for your request: bit.ly/10orunder for proposals of $10,000 or less and bit.ly/over10 for proposals in amounts over $10,000.  Incorrect applications will not be considered.

If you think that you or someone else at your organization has already registered in the system, DO NOT create a new account. This could result in loss of critical historical information for your organization. Instead, please contact our Executive Coordinator to receive your username. For general questions please visit our FAQ page.

Applications must be submitted online by February 28, 2025 to be considered for a grant during this cycle, without exception.

Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation Grant

The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors make funds available to the Cultural Arts Awards (CAA) program to support nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. This funding provides general operating support to organizations within Sacramento County who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our communities.

To be eligible for funding, organizations must meet standards of diversity and equity, artistic and/or cultural contribution, community impact, show sound management, and demonstrate financial and organizational accountability. More information can be found in the guidelines liked below.

Cultural Arts Awards Application is due by: December 15th, 2024, 11:59 p.m. (PST)

All questions regarding the Cultural Arts Award must be submitted to oaccaagrant@cityofsacramento.org . Questions provided before November 30th, 2024 will be compiled into Frequently Asked Questions resource which will be made available on December 1st, 2024.

If applicants require in-language assistance, materials in large font, or other accommodations, please submit requests in writing to oaccaagrant@cityofsacramento.org.  The City will make reasonable accommodations to provide assistance as practicable.

Sacramento City Council - Cultural Arts Award

Embark on a transformative journey with our 3 to 6-month paid internship program, a collaborative effort between the Media Arts Center San Diego, the City of San Diego, and City Libraries. Geared towards young adults aged 18-29, this initiative offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on workforce experience in video production. Kickstart your creative career by participating in a complimentary 6-week video production training hosted by the Media Arts Center. Upon successful completion, participants receive a $550 stipend and transition into a paid internship with the City of San Diego at $17-21/hr. Don’t miss your chance—apply today for the upcoming session and unlock the door to a promising future in the dynamic field of video production.

Cost

FREE

Location

City Heights Library IdeaLab, 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

FALL 2024 Dates

JAN 13 – FEB 22: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

MACSD - Video Production Internship and Training

As part of its ARPA framework for Creative Youth Workforce Development, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is launching its 2025-26 Creative Youth Workforce Development Grant.

Up to seven grants of $75,000 and three grants of $220,000 will be awarded to Sacramento-based nonprofit cultural organizations and for-profit creative businesses to create high impact training and work readiness experience for youth and young adults ages 16-24. Programs would serve youth in the US HUD qualified census tracts, US HUD adjacent and/or the Sacramento Opportunity Zone.

Creative businesses and organizations in the fields of media production, design, experience creation, and civic Innovation, implementing youth and young adult training and internship programs, are encouraged to apply.

Full guidelines and applications are located  below. 

Grant Deadline is January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.

**Youth serving organizations that received project grant funds of $75,000 or more from the Office of Arts & Culture in 2023 and 2024 (including Capital Region Creative Corps direct grantees) are ineligible to apply.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to artgrants@cityofsacramento.org . All questions must be submitted no later than December 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PT.

Answers to all questions submitted by the deadline will be posted on December 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PT on the OAC website.

Creative Youth Workforce Development Grant

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday December 14, 2024. The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday December 15, 2024, and applications will no longer be accepted.

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is the City agency that champions the arts as essential to daily life by investing in a vibrant arts community, enlivening the urban environment and shaping innovative cultural policy. Learn more about our work at: http://www.sfartscommission.org/

SFAC Racial Equity Statement The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to creating a city where all artists and cultural workers have the freedom, resources and platform to share their stories, art and culture and where race does not predetermine one’s success in life. We also acknowledge that we occupy traditional and unceded Ohlone land. Fueled by these beliefs, we commit to addressing the systemic inequities within our agency, the City and County of San Francisco and the broader arts and culture sector. This work requires that we focus on race as we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future.

Under the direction of the Public Art Program Director, the Public Art Project Manager (PAPM) assists with the implementation of the City’s public art program and stewardship of the City’s Civic Art Collection. Under the supervision of the Senior Public Art Program Manager, the PAPM will manage approximately 15-20 permanent and temporary public art projects in various stages of development.  Project budgets range from $50,000 to over $1 million. Client departments include San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Fire Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Recreation and Parks Department, San Francisco Health Dept. and the Public Utilities Commission. The PAPM may also manage art maintenance and conservation projects for monuments, public sculpture and other artworks in the City’s Collection under the supervision of the Senior Registrar. 

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, essential duties of the Project Manager includes:

PROJECT PLANNING: Identify and meet with project stakeholders. Develop project objectives and parameters, including location and approach, and qualifications for artists.  Establish project budgets and schedule. 
 

PROJECT APPROVALS: Coordinate interface of art project with host agency and its consultants and contractors; represent the project to host agency and other city and governmental agencies for approvals as necessary, facilitate interface with Arts Commission and Visual Arts Commission (VAC) at important project junctures.   
 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Develop and implement community outreach and involvement plans for project; work with agency Public Relations Officer to develop public relations efforts and orchestrate events related to project promotion. Represent and present the project to community organizations and the general public. 
 

ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS: Conduct the artist selection process, including establishing a pool of qualified panelists, writing and issuing Request for Qualifications, developing and implementing an outreach plan to inform artists of the opportunity, researching and recruiting qualified artists, scheduling and conducting the artist selection panel in accordance with PAP protocols. 
 

CONTRACTING: Write, negotiate and administer all project contracts, ensuring that all artist/contractor responsibilities, deliverables, and milestones are met. 
 

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Oversee development and implementation of artist’s proposal, ensuring that the artist’s design intent (as approved by the Commission) is met. Exercise aesthetic judgment as necessary. 
 

PROJECT INTERFACE AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Coordinate the design and execution of the artist’s work with other city contractors, design team members as necessary. Assist the artist in finding qualified subcontractors as necessary. Anticipate and address possible problems or issues that may arise in course of the project to prevent future complications, and to use initiative, creativity and diplomacy to address and resolve any problems and conflicts that arise in the course of the project, either technical issues, or disagreements between the parties, problems with the interface between the project and the community to name a few. 
 

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND CODE COMPLIANCE: Ensure the artist’s project is documented in all project design and construction documents; review all bid documents and specifications for full and correct documentation of the artwork into the construction documents and specifications; when necessary, consult with experts to ensure that artwork as designed fabricated and installed complies with building and fire codes and ADA requirements; is properly engineered, fabricated and installed by qualified licensed contractors. 
 

BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL: Manage project budgets; approve all payments, track expenditures. Monitor discrepancies between the budget and actual expenditures and be responsible for the financial management to ensure the project is completed within the budget. 
 

ARTWORK DURABILITY: Ensure long-term maintainability of projects through careful review of fabrication materials and techniques by conferring with the Senior Registrar and seeking outside conservators’ opinions as necessary. 
 

MANAGEMENT: Oversee and manage the work of artists, fabricators, installers, conservators, and other contractors in the implementation of each public art project. 
 

PROGRAM POLICIES: Assist in developing, reviewing and implementing program policies and guidelines. 
 

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