Re: training for public art administrators. I think there is a lot that can be replicated from construction and design project management best practices. For example, architects and landscape architects have construction administration best practices and the builders and contractors all speak that language. For the big percent for art commissions I have done, knowing those best practices has helped me as an artist. I wish more public art administrators were well versed in things like construction schedules, permitting submittals, and change orders.

I also agree with you about the administrator needing a vote in the artist selection process.