NORFOLK — The city is looking to hire an artist as part of a new Artist-in-Residence program, a position that will allow for city employees to expand their minds and take creative approaches to problem solving.
Applications will remain open until Dec. 1.
The artist will serve a 10-12-month term through calendar year 2019.
A wide range of artistic methods, media, and outcomes are possible, including art installations, performances, publications, video, or storytelling.
The artist will work alongside city employees to re-imagine aspects of civic life, stimulate outside-the-box thinking, weave artistic spirit into city government, and help write the next chapter of Norfolk’s history through significant artistic contributions.
The artist will also serve as an adviser on planning for major projects, ensuring that art is considered and integrated into the project.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in arts and culture and a professional and/or academic background in any of the following areas: public art, fine arts, mixed media, theater, music, urban design, architecture, sociology, anthropology, urban studies, community development or other arts-related disciplines.
The average work week is 40 hours based on project needs.
The artist will have a desk in City Hall.
The pay is $35,000 plus accommodation of a 2-bedroom, 2 bath waterside cottage on the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s grounds, which can be used both as a residence and studio space.
A companion, spouse, partner and children are allowed for the duration of the residency.
“Norfolk’s Artist in Residence program will help further our goal of being the most creative community in our region. Our selected artist will help to infuse creativity and artistic perspectives into city government and inspire our dedicated public servants to approach problems with new, creative mindsets,” said City Manager Douglas Smith.
Apply online on or before Dec. 1.
