Title: Public Art Installation Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design-Gen-136000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $20.00/hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Studio Art offers students an intensive exploration across a breadth of media and within a depth of discipline that allows students to prepare to be an artist, begin a career in the arts, continue their studies in graduate school, or become leaders and educators. Students gain skills and competencies, including team-based learning, technology, communication, aesthetic judgment, interdisciplinary and innovative approaches, critical analysis, and professional development throughout their program of study.

Position Overview

As a continuance of a public project developed by the Art In Public course offered by the Department of Studio Art in Fall 20204, we’re putting together a team to design, build, and install a brand-new public sculpture for the City of Lewisville, and we’re looking for some creative artists to join the project!

Here’s what’s happening:

Two lead artists—one student and one professional—are heading up the design and fabrication. They’re taking care of the big picture: finalizing the design, ordering materials, and managing the installation process.

Now, we’re looking for 2–3 assistants to help bring this sculpture to life! You’ll get hands-on experience with fabrication and installation, work directly with experienced artists, and be part of a real-world public art project.

Time Commitment: Around 30 hours per person over the course of a few weeks.
Pay: $20/hour
What You’ll Do: Assist with building, assembling, and installing the sculpture

This is an awesome opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate on a professional-level project, and contribute to a piece of public art that’ll be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

Sound like your kind of project? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in artwork installation and a background in Sculpture.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Building, assembling, and installing sculpture projects.

Preferred Qualifications

BFA in Studio Art, or equivalent, and have taken ASTU 3804 Art In Public.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Assist with building, assembling, and installing the sculpture. 

Work Schedule:

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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