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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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Arts, Analytics, Action – Master of Arts Management


 The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on experiential learning, with hands-on opportunities to network and collaborate with local and national arts organizations. Our innovative approach centers on the intersection of people, policy, and technology with an arts focus, preparing students to face the challenges of the digital age and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Director of Operations


 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra seeks a leader of the operations team to manage and oversee all aspects of day-to-day orchestra operations and concert production, produce successful performances, and maintain a close and positive relationship with Orchestra members. This position works across all operations functions to ensure effective management of the Orchestra’s schedule in support of […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director- Dallas Children’s Theater


 Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) invites mission-driven organizational leaders with a deep love for youth and family programming to join a team of seasoned, committed professionals who together will lead the theater into new horizons of success and impact. The Executive Director, in partnership with the Artistic Director, will work to ensure that the vision for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

UArts: Internationally-Situated, Low-Residency Dance MFA


 This mentor-based program expands from a leadership faculty supported by an international group of scholars, artists, curators, writers and community members located throughout the United States and abroad. Experts from across the fields of dance, live and visual arts and social justice gather to work within the MFA curricular platforms. These affiliated artists and guest […] [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]
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Director of Development – Folger Shakespeare Library 

Position Summary The Director of Development serves as the lead fundraising officer of the Folger Shakespeare Library, charged with developing $4 to 5 million in annual support for the organization. They provide fully integrated leadership and direction in increasing philanthropic resources, high-impact partnerships, awareness, and powerful connections with both the Folger’s existing stakeholders and its […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Artistic Director – The New Harmony Project 

The New Harmony Project, a national arts organization whose mission is to nurture writers in the development of new works that interrogate the complexity of hope, is seeking an Executive Artistic Director to lead the organization into an exciting new phase of growth and development. NHP will hire an individual who demonstrates a passion for […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing – Flint Institute of Music 

FIM (Flint Institute of Music) is seeking a seasoned Director of Marketing with extensive experience in performing arts marketing and communications. The Director will develop, implement, and evaluate all marketing campaigns at FIM to support audience development, earned revenue, patron loyalty, brand awareness as well as equity and inclusion goals across its multi-disciplinary season and […] [READ MORE]

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James E McGhee Endowed Visiting Professor 

7517BR College of Art and Design CAD School of Photo Arts and Sciences Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Visiting Faculty Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor Employment Category: Fulltime Detailed Job Description The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences invites applicants to apply for a Non-Tenure Track Visiting position for the James E. McGhee Endowed Visiting Professor. […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs 

Position Summary Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for executing CFABS’s mission while establishing and implementing the organization’s strategic vision. With the assistance of the senior staff leadership, the ED will clearly define and lead the execution of CFABS’s expectations and goals in […] [READ MORE]

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Chief Executive Officer 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESA Cultural Management Consulting Firm EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERHISTORIC THALIAN HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSWilmington, North Carolina Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Organization: The mission of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts (THCPA) is to […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development 

H C Smith Ltd is pleased to represent the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), a proud part of New Jersey’s South Orange-Maplewood community in its search for a Director of Development. SOPAC offers audiences exhilarating and diverse arts entertainment in its venues, serving as the cultural heartbeat of the greater South Orange-Maplewood region and […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Artistic Director – San Francisco Jazz Organization 

Position Summary The Executive Artistic Director will represent SFJAZZ as the face of the organization and primary spokesperson to the greater jazz community in the United States and globally. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, they will bring innovation to the changing landscape of music in the region, as well as serve as a conduit […] [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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Director of Education Programs – Hybrid 

Opportunity for an entrepreneurial, values-based educator to design and lead this new Museum’s distinctive Education programs. The organizational culture is highly collaborative and engaging, and the position offers full benefits including a hybrid work policy. Read more about the Museum’s dedicated team here: https://iaamuseum.org/people Interested candidates may apply online here or express interest by sending a resume and/or questions careers@iaamuseum.org. The […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Individual Giving, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

Rare opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial fundraiser to design and lead this new Museum’s individual giving portfolio. The Museum has a strong base of current individual donors and members from its development phase and is scheduled to open to the public in Summer 2023. The Learning and Engagement department is fully established and currently designing distinctive, impactful […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Institutional Giving, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

Opportunity for a collaborative, data-driven fundraiser to design and lead this new Museum’s institutional giving portfolio. The Museum has a base of current institutional funders from its development phase and is scheduled to open to the public in Summer 2023. The Learning and Engagement department is fully established and currently designing distinctive, impactful programs for local, national […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing, International African American Museum – Hybrid 

Opportunity for an innovative, data-driven marketer to lead this new Museum’s marketing and communications effort locally, nationally, and internationally. The Museum has a strong base of current members from its development phase and is scheduled to open to the public in Summer 2023. The Learning and Engagement department is fully established and currently designing distinctive, impactful […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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Tracking A Precipitous Decline In Innovation

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Is Campus Free Speech Really Dead?

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How Should We Think About How We Think?

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Will ChatGPT Change Public Discourse?

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DIY Culture: John Deere Signs Right-To-Repair Deal With American Farmers

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Latest AI Tool: Can Simulate Any Human Voice With A Three-Second Sample

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The Age Of Incrementalism: Have We Got Stuck In A Rut?

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ISSUES

Some Historical Fiction Is Only Kinda Based On A True-ish Story

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A “Pre-Colonial” Africa Never Existed

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Lessons From Hamline University: Who’s Really In Charge?

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Lessons From Hamline University’s Firing Of An Art History Lecturer

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City Of Leeds Embarks On Its Own Year Of Culture After Brexit Killed Its European Campaign

- The Guardian


Florida College Goes To War With DeSantis After Governor Appoints New Oversight

- The New Republic


NYC’s Shed Restructures Its Leadership

- The New York Times


Leading Muslim Advocacy Group Says University Was Wrong To Fire Professor Who Showed Medieval Persian Images Of Muhammad

- Artnet


After Four Years On The Outside (This Time Around), The US May Rejoin UNESCO

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Minnesota College Lecturer Fired After Showing Image Of Muhammad

- The New York Times


Venice Has Yet Another Problem: Its Lagoon Is A Dumping Ground For Abandoned Small Boats

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We’ve Seen Afrofuturism. Now Comes Indofuturism.

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Germany Runs A Special “Culture Train” From Berlin To Poland

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American Historical Society Embroiled In History Wars

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MEDIA

The “Romeo And Juliet” Lawsuit: “Paramount, Don’t Pay Them One Thin Dime”

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The Most Popular Podcast Genre? Comedy (And News Is No Longer Number Two)

- Inside Radio


The Great Unheralded Wits Of Social Media? State Agencies

- The Guardian


The Golden Globes Still Have A Long Way To Go To Redeem Themselves

- NPR


“Banshees”, “Everything”, “Ozark” Lead SAG Award Nominations

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The Creative Driver Behind Netflix

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The Leading Independent Russian TV Network Has A New Home: The Netherlands

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MUSIC

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Rebranding The Met: A Five-Point Plan To Make The Metropolitan Opera A Must-See

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Reasearch On Newborns Gives Insight To How/Why We Respond To Music

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National Symphony Orchestra In DC Has Found Its New CEO

- The Washington Post


Marin Alsop On “Tár”: “I Was Offended As A Woman, As A Conductor, As A Lesbian”

- Chicago Sun-Times


Glyndebourne’s Touring Opera, Its State Funding Cut, Cancels This Year’s Season

- The Guardian


Ailing Daniel Barenboim Steps Down From The Job He’s Had For 30 Years

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An Internet Game That Reveals How Musicians Discover Music

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The Intimate Opera Of PROTOTYPE

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Right-Wing Italian Government Targets Music Producers And Promoters

- The Guardian (UK)



 

PEOPLE

Riverdance’s Michael Flatley Diagnosed With An Aggressive Cancer

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Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty To Latest Counts Of Sexual Assault In London

- The Hollywood Reporter


Mellon Foundation Picks A New Arts Program Officer

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What Daniel Barenboim Accomplished In Berlin

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The Funny Little Things About Franz Kafka That Max Brod Excised From His Diaries

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The Superstar Magician Who Lost, Or Found, Himself In TM

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Remembering Frank Galati, Chicago Theatre’s Philosopher King

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THEATRE

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Studies: How Making Theatre Helps You Think

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival Loses Top Leadership And Will Restructure

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Barry Grove, Who Helped Make Manhattan Theatre Club Into A Powerhouse, Will Step Down After 48 Years

- The New York Times


The Play About A New York Apartment Developed In A New York Apartment

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Clapping As A Performative (And Meaningless?) Gesture

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Making Theatre On The Edge Of A War Zone

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VISUAL

Nazi Loot Claim On Van Gogh Worth $250 Million

- The Art Newspaper


Brasilia’s Modernist Architecture May Have Helped Stymie The Bolsonarista Rioters

- Bloomberg CityLab


The Bolsonarista Rioters Ruined A Lot More Artwork Than We’d Realized

- AP


Leading Muslim Advocacy Group Says University Was Wrong To Fire Professor Who Showed Medieval Persian Images Of Muhammad

- Artnet


There Will Be No Deal To “Loan” The Parthenon Marbles Back To Greece, Says Prime Minister

- Reuters


A Tower In Vancouver That Literally Twists Itself To Conform To Zoning Rules

- Bloomberg


Sydney Just Isn’t A Museum-Oriented City. Can The New Sydney Modern Change That?

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The Three Amigos Of Ancient Norse Rock Art

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Columbia University’s New $600M Business School Wrestles With Capitalism

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Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters Damage Major Modernist Artworks In Brasilia

- Artnet


The Louvre Will Reduce The Number Of Visitors It Admits By A Third

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The Case For Vandalizing Art In The Name Of Climate Change Awareness

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The Science Of AI Art, And The Future Of Human Artists

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WORDS

The Wait For Prince Harry’s Memoir Stretches Into Years At Libraries

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An Amateur Researcher May Have Just Identified A 20,000-Year-Old Form Of Proto-Writing

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The Latest Chapter In The Saga Of The Italian Man Who Stole Unfinished Manuscripts From Famous Authors

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Outrage Spreads At An Author’s Faked Death And Recent Online Resurrection

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The Poetry-Filled Nightstand Of San Francisco

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Let’s All Calm Down About ChatGPT

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Why Writer Katherine Mansfield Divided Opinion A Century Ago, And Still Does Today

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