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Sunday, January 8, 2023
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – General Manager


 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra seeks a General Manager to oversee the management of the orchestra, the operations department, and the professional execution of the department’s concert production, media, and touring responsibilities. The position role facilitates the Orchestra’s involvement in and smooth operation of education, Symphony Hall Live, development, and artistic activities, and for the planning, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Arts, Analytics, Action – Master of Arts Management


 The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program at Carnegie Mellon University puts collaborative and experiential learning at the forefront. Our innovative approach centers on the intersection of people, policy, and technology with an arts focus. The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on experiential learning, with hands-on opportunities to network […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall 2023 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises


 Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program develops leaders across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn your Master’s in One Year. More than ever, the creative industries need professionals who can leverage strategic business knowledge to drive innovation and growth. They also need effective and agile leaders with an expansive understanding of […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director-Great Lakes Theater / Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival


 Great Lakes Theater (GLT) and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (LTSF) are seeking candidates for the role of Executive Director, a joint appointment that serves as the administrative leader of two separate but linked non-profit theater companies. The position is based in Cleveland, with a two-month residency in Lake Tahoe during the summer festival there, and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company


 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) welcomes applications from skilled professionals who are excited to play a key role in the continuing growth and evolution of a thriving theatre producing organization and helping to shape the cultural life of Cincinnati, OH. Reporting directly to CSC’s Producing Artistic Director, the Managing Director will form a strong working relationship […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Vice President, Institutional Advancement – August Wilson African American Cultural Center


 DHR Global has been exclusively retained by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center to conduct the search for a Vice President, Institutional Advancement. This chief fundraising role is a fabulous opportunity to ensure the sustainability of a vital and beloved cultural organization and contribute to its overall strategic direction. A detailed position specification follows: […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Cleveland Play House


 Cleveland Play House (CPH) seeks an experienced, ambitious, and collaborative individual to be this 107-year-old regional theatre’s next Managing Director. Working as a co-leader with the Artistic Director (who will be newly identified in the coming months), the new MD will implement strategic direction, maintain financial stability, and secure necessary resources to ensure the ongoing […] [READ MORE]
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Production Manager- South Coast Repertory 

Position Summary The Production Manager for South Coast Repertory is a member of the executive staff and is directly responsible to the Artistic Director and the Managing Director. The Production Manager functions as the supervisor for all areas of production including long-range and season planning and scheduling, budgeting, allocating resources, contracting employees and designers, monitoring […] [READ MORE]

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President & Chief Executive Officer 

Museum of African American HistoryPresident & Chief Executive OfficerBoston, Massachusetts About the Museum of African American History The Museum of African American History (MAAH) is a premier not-for-profit institution that was established in 1963. It is New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans in the 18th and […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Performing Arts Operations 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESA Cultural Management Consulting Firm DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS OPERATIONSKeith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts CenterAmarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, Snyder SanctuaryLynn UniversityBoca Raton, Florida Lynn University seeks an experienced performing arts center administrator whowill bring forward creative ways for the university’s cultural facilities to operate effectively and efficiently, finding new avenues […] [READ MORE]

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Head of External Relations / Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is seeking a Head of External Relations to add to its leadership team. YBCA is a welcoming living art space that is committed to bringing together artists, cultures, and communities, in bold, urgent, and accessible ways to deepen understanding of—and engagement in—the essential issues of our time and […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development 

The Joyce Theater Foundation, New York’s home for dance, seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts. The Joyce programs embrace the entire spectrum of movement styles and traditions. Qualified candidates will have excellent writing and communication skills, while being team leader and task juggler, who is detail-oriented, and deadline-sensitive. […] [READ MORE]

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Dir. of Education and Public History, International African American Museum 

The International African American Museum – scheduled to open in early 2023 – seeks a Director of Education and Public History to help advance our mission as we work to establish a world-class museum. Located on one of the most sacred sites of African American history, the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, SC […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Individual Giving, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

The International African American Museum – scheduled to open in Summer 2023 – seeks a Director of Individual Giving to help advance our mission as we work to establish a world-class museum. Located on one of the most sacred sites of African American history, the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, SC is a […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Institutional Giving, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

The International African American Museum – scheduled to open in Summer 2023 – seeks a Director of Institutional Giving to help advance our mission as we work to establish a world-class museum. Located on one of the most sacred sites of African American history, the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, SC is a […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

The International African American Museum – scheduled to open in 2023 – seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to help advance our mission as we work to establish a world-class museum. Located on one of the most sacred sites of African American history, the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, SC is a […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President of Development 

Handel and Haydn Society | Vice President of Development Reports to: President and CEO Job Summary/Purpose: Designs, coordinates, manages, and executes H+H’s fundraising activities in alignment with the mission and strategic plan. Leads the development program to meet FY2023 fundraising goal of $6.5 million in the context of a five-year comprehensive campaign encompassing annual giving, […] [READ MORE]

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Associate for Research in Arts and Culture for WolfBrown 

WolfBrown, an international consulting firm working in the arts and cultural sectors, collaborates with industry leaders to build a more equitable, pluralistic, and sustainable future for artists, organizations, and whole ecosystems. Our team tackles some of the sector’s most vexing, long-term challenges often in collaboration with major foundations as well as government funders. See our […] [READ MORE]

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Dean, Bienen School of Music 

Northwestern UniversityEvanston, Illinois THE SEARCH Northwestern University (Northwestern), a private research-intensive university, seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative, community-building leader to serve as the next dean of the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music (the Bienen School or the School). An award-winning school with a national and international reputation that is well-positioned for the future, the […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

San Francisco’s Basement Performance Venues Flooded By Repeated Storms

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The Seventies: The Decade Taste Deserted

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New York Public Library Appoints New Research Library Chief

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MEDIA

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MUSIC

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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VISUAL

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WORDS

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