Arts Council of Anne Arundel Count
Job Opening: Public Art Grants & Project Manager- Apply by January 13, 2026
Arts Council of Anne Arundel Count, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
# Job Opening: Public Art Grants & Project Manager- Apply by January 13, 2026Maryland State Arts CouncilPublishedJanuary 4, 2026Location7050 Friendship Rd, Baltimore, MarylandCategoryJob Type### DescriptionPUBLIC ART GRANTS & PROJECT MANAGER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III
(SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)
SALARY: $62,220-$96,790MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCILThe Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Art Grants &
Project Manager within the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). This position is primarily responsible for
managing public art grant programs and projects for MSAC. Incumbent reports to the Public Art Program Director
and works with other staff in the management and administration of public art programs and projects, as well as
providing technical assistance, professional development, program evaluation, and collection management tasks. The
position supports the administration of the Public Art Across Maryland Grant Programs by: providing technical
support to organizations and independent artists to develop grant applications and strengthen the feasibility of local
public art projects; assisting in managing projects of the Maryland Public Artwork Commissions capital buildings
program working closely with state user agency partners and contracted artists; and assists with collection
management by maintaining an updated inventory of public artwork on projects that have received state funding.
The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector
officials and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written and oral communication skills; have the
ability to work independently; handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects; knowledgeable of the trends,
practices related to public art. Experience in administration of grants, contracts, and/or public programs and projects
required; experience managing project timelines and coordinating schedules among multiple parties as well as
Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and/or other relevant software.
Candidate must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate with
three years (3) of administrative staff or professional work. Substitutions: 30 college credit hours for up to two years
of the required experience involving staff work using independent judgment and analysis in applying and
interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or
procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for required experience. Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree, or commensurate experience, in visual arts, art history, urban design, or arts
administration. 2. Three (3) years’ experience in arts-based administration. 3. Experience with a public arts program
that included project management. 4. Direct work experience with artists, committees of multiple stakeholders, to
include community organizations, design professionals, fabricators and/or contractors.It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings
section. Attach a resume to the online application and complete the supplemental questions. If you are unable to
apply online, submit your State application form, resume and supplemental questionnaire to:
anna.halikias@maryland.govMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTN: PUBLIC ART GRANTS & PROJECT MANAGER (25-006071-0010)
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street – 10TH Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
**NO LATER THAN: JANUARY 13th 2026, 4:00 P.M.**An E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer TTY Phone: 1-800-735-2258### Related JobsBaltimore, United States of AmericaDecember 18, 2025Elkridge, MarylandDecember 9, 202521401, MarylandDecember 8, 202518 State Circle, Annapolis, MarylandDecember 7, 2025Washington DC, District of ColumbiaNovember 30, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III
(SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)
SALARY: $62,220-$96,790MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCILThe Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Art Grants &
Project Manager within the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). This position is primarily responsible for
managing public art grant programs and projects for MSAC. Incumbent reports to the Public Art Program Director
and works with other staff in the management and administration of public art programs and projects, as well as
providing technical assistance, professional development, program evaluation, and collection management tasks. The
position supports the administration of the Public Art Across Maryland Grant Programs by: providing technical
support to organizations and independent artists to develop grant applications and strengthen the feasibility of local
public art projects; assisting in managing projects of the Maryland Public Artwork Commissions capital buildings
program working closely with state user agency partners and contracted artists; and assists with collection
management by maintaining an updated inventory of public artwork on projects that have received state funding.
The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector
officials and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written and oral communication skills; have the
ability to work independently; handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects; knowledgeable of the trends,
practices related to public art. Experience in administration of grants, contracts, and/or public programs and projects
required; experience managing project timelines and coordinating schedules among multiple parties as well as
Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and/or other relevant software.
Candidate must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate with
three years (3) of administrative staff or professional work. Substitutions: 30 college credit hours for up to two years
of the required experience involving staff work using independent judgment and analysis in applying and
interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or
procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for required experience. Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree, or commensurate experience, in visual arts, art history, urban design, or arts
administration. 2. Three (3) years’ experience in arts-based administration. 3. Experience with a public arts program
that included project management. 4. Direct work experience with artists, committees of multiple stakeholders, to
include community organizations, design professionals, fabricators and/or contractors.It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings
section. Attach a resume to the online application and complete the supplemental questions. If you are unable to
apply online, submit your State application form, resume and supplemental questionnaire to:
anna.halikias@maryland.govMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTN: PUBLIC ART GRANTS & PROJECT MANAGER (25-006071-0010)
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street – 10TH Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
**NO LATER THAN: JANUARY 13th 2026, 4:00 P.M.**An E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer TTY Phone: 1-800-735-2258### Related JobsBaltimore, United States of AmericaDecember 18, 2025Elkridge, MarylandDecember 9, 202521401, MarylandDecember 8, 202518 State Circle, Annapolis, MarylandDecember 7, 2025Washington DC, District of ColumbiaNovember 30, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr