Fingal County Council – Public Arts Co-ordinator Opportunity

Image caption: Public Art commission for Skerries Art Trail. Departing by Atsushi Kaga.

Fingal County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and motivated individual to join its dynamic Arts Office. The position of Public Art Co-ordinator has been central to the development and delivery of Public Art in Fingal since 2005, under the leadership of Caroline Cowley.
Over the past two decades, Fingal has established itself as a leading commissioner of Public Art, developing a strong policy framework, infrastructure, and a sustained commitment to integrating art within all major capital and strategic programmes across both the public and private sectors. 
The continued growth of this work now requires dedicated support and expansion.
Ms Cowley moves into the role of Deputy Arts Officer Public Art where she will continue to manage the strategic direction of Public Art in Fingal, ensuring the ongoing development of innovative and impactful commissioning practices.
Reflecting on the opportunity Caroline Cowley noted, “This is an exciting time to join the Arts Office and to contribute to the next phase of Public Art in Fingal. We have built a strong reputation for being artist-centred in our commissioning approach—pushing boundaries, working across artforms, and fostering meaningful connections between communities and place through both the process and the outcome.
Since its inception, the programme has evolved to include three distinct commissioning strands: Per Cent for Art, Strategic Infrastructure, and Private Commercial & Residential Commissioning.
With a significant archive of works by exemplary artists, Fingal continues to approach Public Art through deep listening, a strong sense of place and context, and a commitment to care. Our curatorial approach seeks to ensure that each project is delivered to the highest standard and resonates broadly across the county.”
Join Our Team:
Fingal County Council invites applications from individuals who recognise the potential of Public Art to connect artists and communities, and who possess strong production and organisational skills, alongside a deep understanding of the physical, cultural, and socio-political landscape.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the continued development of an innovative and nationally recognised Public Art programme within one of Ireland’s most progressive local authorities.
The deadline to apply for this position is midnight, 21st November 2025.
For further information on application requirements and full guidelines, please see: careers.fingal.ie