Also called: Public Art Administrator
Runs a city's or transit agency's public art program, commissioning murals and sculptures.
They organize artist competitions, manage community input, handle contracts, and oversee installations. They work with city departments, engineers, and neighborhoods. Their decisions shape how a city looks.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's in arts administration or art history.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Arts Administration, Art History, Urban Planning.
Growing about average. Percent-for-art laws keep programs funded.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with paperwork and renderings; community meetings, artist selection and city politics stay human.
Classes: Government, AP Art History, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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