Public Art Restoration – Conservation

SUMMARY

Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program is seeking to create a pool of conservation specialists to engage in the repair, restoration or conservation of public artworks included in its public art collection.

The conservation specialists could be artists, artist team or vendors with expertise in the conservation and renovation of public artworks.

Considering that public art in South Florida is highly vulnerable to the effects of weather conditions and environments, conservation specialists should be based in South Florida and familiar with material and techniques best suited for the Florida environment.

As 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design program, conserving and restoring the division’s public artworks is critical to ensure that the public can continue to enjoy them for years to come. To familiarize yourself with the Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design program, you are invited to visit the website: Broward County Public Art & Design – Public Art Archive

ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to professional visual artists, artist-led teams and other conservation specialists based in South Florida; with previous experiences in artwork conservation/restoration, and with extensive experiences working with local vendors.
Applicants with previous experience working with vendors, fabricators, and design professionals to restore or conserve public artworks are best suited for this opportunity.

HOW TO APPLY
Deadline Date: November 20, 2026, 5pm EST
• Up to 5 samples of completed artwork restoration/conservation projects,
• CV/Resume,
• Letter of interest,
• Summary of experience in restoration/conservation, project management or art production.
• Up to 3 references from South Florida based vendors, artists, or art institutions/agencies.

To Submit:
https://browardcountyculturaldivision.submittable.com/submit

DESCRIPTION
To maintain its Public Art Collection, Broward County Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program seeks to create a pool of conservation specialists comprised of artists and vendors with experience in public art conservation and renovation projects.
It is envisioned that selected conservations specialists, artists, artist-team, or vendor will engage with design professionals (architects, designers, engineers), originally commissioned artists, fabricators, and Broward County agencies to manage the repair and conservation of public artwork.
Selected applicants will have expertise and familiarity with fabrication, conservation, design, and administrative processes needed for the completion of each project.
It is envisioned that this opportunity will be available on a regular basis.

Medium and field of expertise includes but is not limited to:
• Artwork repair and restoration
• Art handling
• Art photography
• Ceramics
• Exterior paints
• Framing
• Glass work
• Light-based art
• Mural restoration
• Metalworks
• Paper
• Stone
• Textile
• Tile mosaic
• Terrazzo floor
• Wood

ABOUT THE PUBLIC ART & DESIGN PROGRAM
The Broward County Public Art & Design Program was established in 1976. The program enriches urban design by commissioning public art to create a strong sense of place, improve the visual environment, and align with the mission and goals of Broward County. As a national leader, the program develops exemplary public art and design policies and practices, producing art that showcases design excellence. This commitment is evident with more than 400 artworks installed across the County. The program also develops public art master plans for the County and cities within it.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

POINT OF CONTACT
Sophie Blachet
Public Art & Design Project Manager
Phone: (954) 357-4795
Email: sblachet@broward.org
Website: www.broward.org/arts