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Sunday, February 12, 2023
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Executive Master in Cultural Leadership


 Keen to transition into or progress your career in the arts and culture sectors? Our Executive Master’s programme developed by the Royal Academy of Arts in London and Maastricht University in the Netherlands allows you to meet and learn from world-class cultural professionals and academics. Join our informal in-person Q&A session with the RA’s Director […] [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]
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Chief Executive Officer, Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESA Cultural Management Consulting Firm EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HISTORIC 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 […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Angelina Arts Alliance 

ANGELINA ARTS ALLIANCE seeks candidates to serve in the role of Executive Director. The next Executive Director (ED) will join an organization with a successful track-record of presenting live performances in Lufkin. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will be an enthusiastic, inclusive leader and arts advocate who can work well in collaboration […] [READ MORE]

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Artistic Director – Dayton Ballet 

Position Summary Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Artistic Director of Dayton Ballet will provide inspirational leadership, creating a clear artistic vision that respects the legacy of ballet and DPAA’s history while imagining an exciting future in the evolving world of dance. They will curate a robust mix of dance programming that […] [READ MORE]

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Play on Philly – Executive Director 

H C Smith Ltd is pleased to represent Play On Philly in its search for a new Executive Director. Play On Philly (POP) provides underserved children in Philadelphia a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life. POP seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced individual […] [READ MORE]

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President and CEO – Marcus Performing Arts Center 

Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will provide innovative leadership, champion a positive culture, and ensure the success of MPAC’s restructured business model which focuses on diversifying earned revenue sources and building a more robust culture of philanthropy. Serving as an ambassador and spokesperson, the President and CEO is […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – GroundWorks DanceTheater 

H C Smith Ltd is pleased to represent GroundWorks DanceTheater (GroundWorks) in their search for their first dedicated Executive Director. GroundWorks is a professional contemporary dance company located in Northeast Ohio. Now in our 24th season, GroundWorks is continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible through dance by engaging, educating, and enlivening our community. […] [READ MORE]

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Development Officer 

Job Title: Development OfficerClassification: Full Time SalaryFLSA Status: ExemptSupervisor: Vice President of Development Summary: The RPO Development Department raises contributed revenue through philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, the public sector and special events to support artistic and educational programming and general operating expenses. Development is a critical component to the organization and as a […] [READ MORE]

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Seeking Endowed Chair of Music in Minneapolis 

We seek a transformational leader and accomplished teacher-scholar who is professionally and personally committed to core values of creativity, diversity, and integration (CMS Task Force Report on the Undergraduate Music Major, 2016), and who will lead us boldly and collaboratively. The successful candidate will bring experience in addressing the creative tension that a leader in […] [READ MORE]

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Dean, College of the Arts 

California State University, Long BeachDean, College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an inspirational leader for Dean of the College of the Arts (COTA). Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean leads the College staff and department chairs in managing the College’s fiscal resources […] [READ MORE]

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DC Youth Orchestra Program Executive Director 

Please note that the semifinalist and finalist candidates for this search process will be compensated for their time/ ($200/$1000) What We Are Looking for in Our New Executive Director Structure and Compensation Our Day to Day We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and play in an orchestra. […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

The Oscars And Grammys Thrive On Many Lies About Meritocracy

- The New York Times


Online Shopping Was Supposed To Improve The Experience. Instead, It’s Getting Much Worse

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A Second-Day, Six-Point Look At Australia’s New Cultural Policy

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UK Gets Another New Culture Minister (12th In 13 Years)

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Male Celebrities “Queerbaiting” — Is It Really A Thing?  Does It Matter?  Should It?

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The Right’s Attack On African-American Studies And What’s At Stake

- The New Yorker


Education Is A Huge Investment. Does It Pay Off?

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What Should Richmond Do With Its Graveyard Of Racist Statues?

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MEDIA

Why Legislation To Force Big Tech Platforms To Pay For News Stories They Link To Is A Dumb Idea

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Canada’s CBC Is Heading To A Digital-First Future, Says Its President

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- The Hollywood Reporter


Why There’s Such A Fuss Over Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nomination: An Explainer

- The New York Times


China Has Produced Deepfake News Videos And Released Them On Social Media

- The New York Times


Disney Co. Will Lay Off 7,000 Employees And Restructure

- The Hollywood Reporter


In An Age Of Plenty, Documentaries Face An Existential Crisis

- New York Magazine


Why The Current Crop Of Eat-The-Rich Movies Don’t Satisfy As Revenge Fantasy

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MUSIC

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Why Can’t We Get Certain Songs Out Of Our Heads?

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How California’s Festival Of New Music Came Into Being

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Alex Ross: Assessing The Impact Of Michael Tilson Thomas

- The New Yorker


Justin Davidson: Assessing The New York Phil’s Dudamel Appointment

- New York Magazine


Gustavo Dudamel Will Be The New York Phil’s Next Music Director

- The New York Times


Houston Grand Opera Gets $22 Million Gift

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Florida Governor Files Complaint Against Orlando Philharmonic

- The Hill


Why Everyone Is Piling On The Met Opera

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Philadelphia Extends Yannick Nezet-Seguin’s Contract Through 2030

- The New York Times


Classical Grammys For The Met, Renee Fleming, And Attacca Quartet

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The Brit Awards Change To Saturday To Create Excitement, But Is That The Problem?

- The Guardian (UK)



 

PEOPLE

Buckminster Fuller’s Greatest Talent? Self-Promotion

- The Nation


Appreciating Burt Bacharach

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THEATRE

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VISUAL

Ronald Lauder Reaches Agreement With Heirs Whose Relative Owned Disputed Klimt

- The New York Times


Hirshhorn Museum Hits The Reality TV World With An Artist Competition

- The New York Times


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- MSN (The Washington Post)


The Smithsonian Is Doing A Reality Show Competition — On MTV — For Artists

- ARTnews


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- The Art Newspaper


Confessions Of A Metropolitan Museum Guard

- The New Yorker


Sagrada Família In Barcelona Has A Big Problem Brewing With The Neighbors

- The World


How LA’s Shiny New Football Stadium Became A Venue For Art

- Hyperallergic


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The Conflict At The Heart Of The Turner Prize

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WORDS

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