Standing : Public Art Project Specialists

Standing

Offer:

Public Art Project Specialists

The purpose of this Standing Offer (SO) is to add qualified consultants and contractors to Calgary Arts Development’s roster of suppliers who can be called upon to serve as Project Specialists for various public art projects.

A Standing Offer Agreement is an arrangement to provide goods and services at prearranged prices with set terms and conditions, for a specified period on an “as requested” basis. A Standing Offer does not constitute a contract. A contract issued under a Standing Offer is a “Call-up.” Each Call-up is a separate contract between Calgary Arts Development and the prequalified supplier to work on a specific public art project.

The contract for each public art project will be developed based on the project needs, in co‑ordination with the contracted Project Specialist, for each request for service under this Standing Offer. Project Specialists may work on multiple contracts simultaneously.

Hourly compensation for Project Specialists will range from $40 – $50 per hour, depending on the project and the Project Specialist’s experience with managing public art projects.

We are extending our standing list of Project Specialists that we can access depending on the number of projects and programs running at that time and the desired workload of our contracted Project Leads.

This Standing Offer will begin as early as September 30, 2026, and end on December 31, 2028, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one‑year periods. Contract lengths will be project dependent.

We have multiple projects ready to begin immediately following the successful selection of Project Specialists.

We are recruiting multiple Public Art Project Specialists to assist the team in managing and delivering public art projects and programs.

Project Specialists ensure each program and project is delivered through a lens of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and reconciliation, and in a way that meets the needs and interests of the community. This role collaborates with various team members, including our Public Art Communications Specialist and Public Art Co‑ordinator. They will also work closely with artists, curators, Calgary Arts Development partners and community groups, and engage with the public or support the engagement during program/project research, implementation and completion phases.

Individuals with experience co‑ordinating or facilitating public art projects will be given special consideration when developing the standing list of qualified Project Specialist contractors and consultants.

Project Specialists report to Project Supervisors to manage and implement all stages of select public art projects in the Calgary area. They will be responsible for co‑ordinating multiple small or large projects, which can include:

• Chartering projects
• Participating in the development and release of Calls to Artists
• Providing application assistance
• Leading project and program‑related information sessions
• Facilitating assessment committees and artist selection processes
• Developing and actively managing project budgets and schedules
• Working with artists, conservators, curators, fabricators and installation teams
• Reviewing construction documents and facilitating design development reviews
• Working with partners to acquire required permits and site scheduling
• Preparing of outreach and education materials
• Co‑ordinating of project related community engagement
• Gathering materials required for project related communications
• Contract administration
• Developing relationships with community members
• Leading teams to ensure the success of each project
• Remaining aligned with our vision for Public Art in Calgary and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement policies and processes; including project documentation and reporting.
• Contributing to project completion tasks including archiving, reporting and stewardship planning

Project Specialists are passionate about bringing public art projects to life and creating meaningful connections between artworks, communities, and audiences across Calgary. They communicate with clarity, thrive in…