Went to the Met today. One of the current exhibits is "Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates, Central Park, New York" (up through July 25). Beautiful mock ups by Christo and Jeanne-Claude of the public art installation planned for sixteen days in February 2005. The project was initiated in 1979 but wasn't given final approval until 2003. The Gates will consist of 7,500 saffron-colored gates placed at approx. twelve-foot intervals throughout twenty-three miles of pedestrian walkways in Central Park. The structures will vary between six and eighteen feet in width and will support seven foot high fabric panels. February was chosen to maximize the visibilty of the gates (as the trees will be naked).

You can apply for a temporary job installing The Gates, here. They're looking for installation, monitor, and removal crews. You must commit to working at least eight consecutive days between February 7 and March 15. You must also be able to do "demanding, outdoor, physical labor in winter and be able to lift, walk and carry thirty-seven pounds on uneven terrain."
Employee selection will be made in November. Workers will be paid $5.40/hour and receive one hot meal. Crew members must provide their own lodging, transportation and sufficient winter clothing to be prepared for possible frigid weather conditions. Crazy.

Also- their other upcoming project, Over The River, looks amazing.