Job Description

What the role is:The National Arts Council seeks an experienced Manager to work in its Visual Arts Division to enable the growth and development of the Singapore Visual Arts Sector through the formulation of policies, strategies, and grants administration. The Manager will be engaging with partners, stakeholders and grant applicants for a range of evaluation of funding proposals and ensuring good governance and adherence to funding conditions for funded projects. The Manager will provide support to some of the Division's initiatives with the Public Spaces for Art Scheme from FY2024 to FY2027[What you will be working on]Public Spaces for Art Scheme:Design a refreshed Scheme with partnership model, funding mechanics and framework, incorporating recommendations from the Public Art Masterplan.Plan and manage the refreshed Scheme for artists and site owners to grow awareness for the scheme through open calls for:New commissions at new sitesNew public programmes for audiences and site ownersManage the securing of agreements with site owners to active spaces under the Scheme, including contract agreements and partner management.Source additional sites for the Scheme through advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement such as workshops, sharing of public artworks and best practices.Public Art TrailsRefresh the Public Art Trails to take on board new public art works and to align with the Public Art Masterplan recommendations and implementationsWork with site partners and vendors to design the public art trail guide.Organise ad-hoc programming such as tours during key arts event like Singapore Art Week and conducting public art walks.Public Art CommissionsManage and monitor public art hoarding at art housing.Review and manage the maintenance of existing commissions.[What we are looking for]Good University degree (preferably arts related)Good knowledge of the Singapore Visual arts landscape is highly preferred.Experience in business strategies and development would be an added advantage.Possess strong written communication skills.Proven ability to manage and maintain information management systems and follow procedures to guide work and track progress ensuring team and project goals and priorities are achieved.Proven ability to negotiate, build sustainable relationships and work proactively with people at all levels to achieve project objectives.Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to maintain a professional approach at all times in often demanding and high-pressure situations with a proven ability of working with the community.Proven ability to actively and collaboratively contribute to a high-performing team which delivers outstanding results, and to constantly seek ways to improve own contribution.Proficiency in effectively using online systems as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.Applicants who require work passes need not apply.Interested applicants are to submit resume and one-page write-up on your interest and involvement in the arts.About National Arts Council:The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive - from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

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