Public Art Coordinator
Build programs, organizations, and partnerships that strengthen the arts.
At a Glance
Suggested Major
Art History
Suggested Minor
Public Administration or General Business
Degree Level
Bachelor’s degree; portfolio and experience are important
Career Areas
Arts leadership, nonprofit management, public culture
Work Settings
Nonprofits, government agencies, arts councils, foundations, cultural organizations
Best For Students Who…
Enjoy leadership, planning, partnerships, and building sustainable arts programs
What Does an Public Art Coordinator Do?
Public Art Coordinators work at the intersection of arts leadership, nonprofit management, public culture. They use creative, analytical, and collaborative skills to develop projects, services, experiences, or programs that respond to the needs of audiences, clients, organizations, or communities.
How You Build This Path
1. Build Your Arts Foundation
Develop core knowledge and practical skills through the Art History major, including project-based work and professional preparation.
2. Add Complementary Knowledge
Use the Public Administration minor to add a second area of expertise that strengthens preparation for this career.
3. Gain Experience + Build Your Next Step
Work with public-art programs, arts councils, municipalities, or community organizations to learn artist selection, contracts, budgets, fabrication, installation, and public engagement.
Skills You May Develop
Related Major + Minor Combinations
Art History + Public Administration = Arts Administrator
Art History + Public Administration = Arts Advocate
Art History + Public Administration = Arts Consultant
Degree & Experience Info
This career typically requires a graduate degree.
Bachelor’s degree; portfolio and experience are important FSU graduate option: FSU offers the MA in Arts Administration. Accelerated pathway: FSU Art History BA students can pursue the combined pathway to the MA in Arts Administration, completing both degrees in as little as 5 years.