04/04/2026
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About the position:
Arts and Culture Director, Filing Deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026
Over 1.7 million people call Phoenix home, where sunshine and opportunities are endless! Commonly known as the "Valley of the Sun", Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the United States and provides a rich culture and an abundance of attractions for both residents and visitors from museums, nature parks, and restaurants to a vast network of arts, entertainment, sports, recreational and educational amenities.
With an award-winning public arts program, the city is looking for their next Director to oversee the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, the City's designated local arts agency. The department offers various opportunities, including funding and professional development, as well as supporting the work of arts organizations, artists and educators who provide quality arts programming, activities, and experiences to the Phoenix community.
The ideal candidate will have a vision to reimagine the Phoenix of tomorrow and for what is possible in the arts space. This big picture thinker shall be focused on enriching the lives of the residents, businesses and visitors through the local arts, culture, and education in the Phoenix. Candidates must have proven experience and transferable skills to drive forward the cultural art bond projects, effectively navigate engagement with artists, philanthropists, patrons, public art contractors/vendors, community stakeholders, Commissioners, and elected officials, along with the ability to build consensus to solve public-facing issues.
Candidates shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in arts/arts education, business administration or a directly related field, and a minimum of five (5) years supervisory management experience with a local, state or national agency, non-profit or foundation in the arts field (such as music, theater, dance, visual/digital arts) or arts-related program in education. A master's degree is preferred in a similar concentration.
To learn more about the opportunity visit phoenix.gov/arts/opportunities
