Manager, Public Art
Manager, public art (fixed term to October 2010)
Pivotal senior leadership opportunity.
As Auckland City Council's Public Art Manager, you will provide expertise leadership, curatorial vision and strategic direction for public art in Auckland City. You will be a recognised expert and leader in the art sector.
Auckland is developing a new and exciting era for public art. We have a vibrant creative sector and are primed to fulfil the city's potential. Work in line with contemporary art best practise and urban design principles to create permanent, semi permanent and temporary art works that deliver to council's strategic vision to be the First City of the Pacific.
This role provides scope for you to drive a broad and diverse programme, demonstrating your expertise in public art. Build, inspire and lead your team and the wider organisation, creating a culture that values best practice. Be the specialist in your area, supported by a well-resourced team with existing systems and structures in place.
With proven leadership capability, outstanding communication, political acumen, proven collaborative skills and exceptional relationship building skills you will be the city's advocate for public art, having the ability to positively and productively influence stakeholders. Work with an external advisory panel, curators, artists and the diverse communities of Auckland to develop a public art programme characterised by quality, innovation, richness and surprise.
Auckland is the arts and cultural heart of the Pacific. The city's rich arts stem from indigenous Maori foundations, a well-connected contemporary art scene, and vibrant Pacific cultures.
Celebrate the diversity of the city through art and design and lead us toward an exciting future for public art. Apply now!
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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