Public Art Director: Lead Vision, Installations, Impact

Battery Park Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) is seeking a visionary Director of Public Art to shape a bold public art program across Battery Park City. You will lead projects from concept to installation, collaborate with artists, designers, and contractors, and oversee conservation of the collection.

You will build partnerships with cultural institutions, schools, and community groups, develop an Education and Engagement strategy, and balance creative vision with budgets and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Public Art, Urban Planning or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public art administration or related fields.
• Experience commissioning and managing public art projects from concept through installation.
• Experience developing public art policies, managing collections, and overseeing conservation or maintenance programs.
• Track record working with external partners and shaping policy or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead public art projects from concept to installation.
• Oversee stewardship, conservation, and maintenance of BPCA’s public art collection.
• Build relationships with artists, cultural institutions, schools, nonprofits and community partners.
• Develop educational programs, public engagement initiatives, digital content, and storytelling for the collection.
• Balance artistic ambition with budgets, schedules, contracts, and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Collaboration

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Storytelling

Public art

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) is seeking a visionary Director of Public Art to shape a bold public art program across Battery Park City. You will lead projects from concept to installation, collaborate with artists, designers, and contractors, and oversee conservation of the collection.

You will build partnerships with cultural institutions, schools, and community groups, develop an Education and Engagement strategy, and balance creative vision with budgets and regulatory requirements.