Title: Collection & Archives Apprenticeship: Art in Public Places at the Department of Cultural Affairs

Duration:  3-6 months (3 months minimum)

Hours: 6-9 hours per week commitment, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 10am – 6pm. (combination of online and in-person work)

Location:

Online  / Miami Dade-County Department of Cultural Affairs, Art in Public Places

111 NW 1st Street, Suite 625 Miami, FL 33128

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

Apprenticeship Duration: 2-4 Months

Candidates may be enrolled in college, graduate school, or active in related field. Interns are eligible for academic credit. Letters of recommendation may be requested based on performance upon the completion of the fellowship. 

• Collection and Archives: Responsible for the preservation and organization of the physical and digital archives of one the most established public art programs in the nation, encompassing a collection over 1000 artworks, in conjunction with launch of new Art in Public Places website and 50 year Anniversary. Work directly with APP team members for a focused fellowship in the areas of collection registration, new website construction database management, artist research, and digital and physical archiving. The position has some exposure to collection maintenance, restoration, and related field-work.  Opportunity to engage in Art in Public Places Trust and Professional Advisory Committee meetings and related business. 

Please submit the following materials: (ongoing baiss)

1. A brief cover letter noting why believe you are a good candidate for the fellowship, your interest in public art, any relevant experience, and your preferred start date and duration. 

2. CV including contact information.

3. Two references (Include name, position, email address and phone number.)

Thank you for your interest in submitting qualifications to this Call to Artists from Art in Public Places, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. 

In an effort to expand employment and portfolio development opportunities for artists, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Art in Public Places seeks to create a pool of artists to engage for restoration projects of public artworks. Bringing knowledge and expertise of mediums, processes and fabrication techniques, it is envisioned that artists can assist Art in Public Places with the conservation responsibilities of the Art in Public Places collection. Selected artists will engage with experts, commission artists and/or their estates, fabricators, conservation consultants, and Miami-Dade County departments to oversee and manage repair and maintenance of public art in a variety of mediums.  All work will meet liability requirements and professional standards of conservation of artwork. Successful candidates will have expertise and familiarity with fabrication, conservation, design, industrial processes, and contract management.  It is envisioned that this opportunity will be presented to artists on regular basis. 

Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places (APP) sets aside 15% of the 1.5% generated by all new public art funding for the long-term care of its public art collection. During the implementation process, new public art commissions and acquisitions are subject to a rigorous conservation assessment to guarantee the artwork can be properly maintained over its lifespan. These funds are replenished on an ongoing basis with proceeds from new commissions.