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Sunday, March 19, 2023
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Executive Director – Second Stage


 Second Stage invites strong cultural executives interested in providing shared leadership, along with the Artistic Director and Board, to set overall direction and identify appropriate support and resources; to motivate staff, artists, trustees, and the theater’s core constituencies in pursuit of that direction; and to create a working culture in which decisions are made most […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Boston Lyric Opera


 SUMMARY The Artistic Director is an eminent creative in the field, possessing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and professional connections to draw upon in leading the artistic vision of BLO. Their chief duty is to manage and direct the organization’s performance and artistic programming wing. The Artistic Director reports to the General Director & CEO […] [READ MORE]
 

 

NEW * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo


 WINTER 2023 DEADLINE SOON — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Geffen Playhouse


 Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking candidates for the role of Artistic Director, serving as the creative leader of one of Southern California’s flagship theaters. Founded in 1995, the Geffen is known for producing innovative new plays and musicals and bold interpretations of classic repertoire in its intimate and welcoming theaters in West […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Apply Now for the 2023 National Critics Institute — Professional Development Opportunity for Arts Writers


 Are you an arts writer or critic looking to hone your craft? The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the National Critics Institute–the nation’s only program designed for working arts writers and critics to strengthen their skills in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced industry. Led by Director Chris Jones of the Chicago […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Seattle Rep


 Seattle Rep invites theater professionals committed to shaping a bold and adventurous future for one of the nation’s most significant regional theaters to present themselves as candidates for Artistic Director. Seattle Rep’s Artistic Director will co-lead the company in partnership with the Managing Director, and will actively engage and work closely with Board, staff, artists, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Director of Finance, Administration, & Operations & Chief Operating Officer – Irish Arts Center


 Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, and renowned for presenting dynamic, inspiring, collaborative experiences of the evolving arts and culture of Ireland and Irish America in an environment of warm Irish hospitality, is seeking a Director of Finance, Administration, and Operations and Chief Operating Officer to join the expanding leadership […] [READ MORE]
 

 

General Director – Opera Idaho


 Opera Idaho invites energized and entrepreneurial leaders to present themselves as candidates to become the company’s next General Director. The General Director is responsible for developing and executing plans to support Opera Idaho’s operational and programming success. Reporting directly to Opera Idaho’s Executive Council of the Board of Directors, the General Director will lead and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – SpeakEasy Stage Boston


 Champion new voices and drive civic dialogue – inviting impact-minded leaders. Please download the full job description and supporting materials here: https://tinyurl.com/Se3aj WHO ARE WE? In 1992, SpeakEasy Stage was born with a simple idea – to give emerging, local artists a chance and build a thriving theater scene in Boston. From its humble 40-seat beginnings […] [READ MORE]
 

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE FOUNDATION


 Competition number: J0223-0480Department: National Arts Centre FoundationStatus: Full-Time continuingAnnual/hourly salary: The NAC offers an attractive compensation package that includes a salary range of $220,000 to $260,000, a bonus structure of up to 15% and a comprehensive suite of benefits, pension and annual leave provisions.Closing date: March 12, 2023Anticipated start date: June 2023 Introducing the National […] [READ MORE]
 

 

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]
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Community Engagement Manager 

International Sculpture Center is seeking a full time Community Engagement Manager. Job description below.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirement and resume to officemanager@sculpture.org. Job Description: Community Engagement Manager The Community Engagement Manager is the person responsible for the organization, planning,communication, engagement and implementation of membership events and programming, with afocus on member […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Finance and Administration 

Do you love using your financial expertise to support mission-driven work? Do you pride yourself on being reliable, collaborative, and leading systems that work across entire organizations? Are you excited about working for an organization that supports music creators and new music across the US? This role could be for you! Job Title: Director of […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Albany Park Theater Project 

Position Summary The Director of Development (DOD) will be a strategic, proactive, and highly collaborate development leader. The DOD will leverage available networks to cultivate new and existing funding relationships with individual and institutional donors. They will partner with the board of directors and executive leadership to identify and cultivate a pipeline of donor prospects. […] [READ MORE]

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Director of the Performance Series 

Director of the Performance Series The Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts is the professional presenting program at Lafayette College. The mission of the Performance Series is to inspire, nurture, and sustain a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts for the public, youth, families and college students, and to serve the educational […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development 

ABOUT ALONZO KING LINES BALLET Named as a choreographer with “astonishing originality” by the New York Times, Alonzo King has guided Alonzo King LINES Ballet with his unique artistic vision since 1982. The organization has been recognized for its critically-acclaimed performances around the world, its unique musical collaborations, and transformative education programs that nurture creativity, […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 

Position Summary The Executive Director (ED) will serve as a dynamic and visionary leader for Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will serve as the public face of the organization and promote the advancement of the institution, ensuring the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, core values, and strategic […] [READ MORE]

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Manager, Inclusion and Learning 

For more than 75 years, the League of American Orchestras has led, supported, and championed America’s orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. The only national organization dedicated solely to furthering the orchestral experience, the League supports and serves a diverse membership of more than 1,800 organizations and individuals across North America, from […] [READ MORE]

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General Director – Fargo-Moorhead Opera 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESCultural Management Consultants Position AnnouncementGENERAL DIRECTORFARGO-MOORHEAD OPERAFargo, North Dakota Fargo-Moorhead Opera (FM Opera) invites applications and recommendations for the full-time position of General Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Director provides for the overall leadership of this company (annual budget: $500,000) with ultimate responsibility for all creative and operational […] [READ MORE]

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Director, School of Visual and Performing Arts 

The Director for the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will coordinate and promote the public-facing aspects of the VPA, working with the Departments of Art, Music, and Theatre & Dance. These activities include, but are not limited to: marketing, public relations, student recruitment, and fundraising. The Director provides counsel to the Dean on […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

Stella Abrera Named Permanent Director Of ABT’s School

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Wheelchair Dance Company Hits The Road

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IDEAS

Adam Gopnik And The Difference Between Knowing And Doing

- Washington Post


The Fraud Of AI Generators

- The Guardian


Why Siri And Alexa Lost Out To ChatGPT

- The New York Times


Even Machine Brains Need Sleep

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Can We Build Successful Cities Again That Aren’t Centered Around Cars?

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What If We’re Thinking About The Culture Of Climate Change All Wrong?

- Washington Post


AI Will Make Us Question Everything We Think Is True

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Your Backstory Might Be Wrong. That’s A Problem

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How “Free Markets” Got Confused With Freedom

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Closer And Closer: An Endless Loop Of Misinformation

- The Atlantic


The Wins For Everything Everywhere All At Once Proves That The Academy Loves Conventional Movies

- Los Angeles Times


The Real Laundromat At The Heart Of Oscar-Winning Everything Everywhere All At Once

- Los Angeles Times


Where Bad Statistics Come From

- The Atlantic



 

ISSUES

We Don’t Need To Be Jerks To Bots In Order To Deal With Our New Era Of AI

- Wired


Visitor Attractions In The UK Down Substantially From Pre-COVID Attendance

- The Guardian


Los Angeles Is A Creative Place (But Its Arts Aren’t Very Equitable)

- Hyperallergic


The Arts Contribute A Record $1 Trillion To US GDP: NEA Report

- National Endowment for the Arts


The Importance Of Artists’ Day Jobs

- The New York Times


UK Extends Tax Relief For Theatres, Orchestras, And Museums

- FT


UK Government Will Give An Extra $10.4 Million To Edinburgh’s Festivals

- The National (Scotland)


Andy Warhol Gets A Lot Of Blame For Today’s Celebrity Culture. Does He Deserve It?

- The Guardian


The Ugly Truth About Gatekeepers

- The Critic


The End Of Critical Theory?

- Hedgehog Review


Architecture Is Missing Many Black Practitioners

- NPR



 

MEDIA

How’s The Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin Going?

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AO Scott Says Goodbye To Movie Criticism

- The New York Times


What’s The Trickiest Part Of Marketing A Movie? Getting The Title Right

- Variety


“Everywhere” Demonstrates Hollywood’s Move Toward Linguistic Realism

- The Conversation


Why Are Miami’s Arthouse Theatres Disappearing?

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New Oscars Diversity Data Collection Rules Have Producers Troubled

- The Hollywood Reporter


Who’s Nailing TikTok Journalism? Germany’s Version Of The BBC World Service, That’s Who

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The Trailblazer: 17 Female TV Journalists On Barbara Walters

- New York Magazine


After The Success Of This HBO Series, Transmedia Will Never Be The Same

- Wired


Oscars: A culture Of Scandals Is Built In

- CBC



 

MUSIC

Women Composers Have Reached Parity In Australian Orchestras

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Two King’s Singers Tell How The Pensacola Concert Cancellation Went Down

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The Sound Of Climate Change (Musicians Are Recording Melting Glaciers)

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Spain’s Legendary 700-Year-Old Boys’ Choir Will Finally Include Girls — Sort Of

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Conductor Hans Graf Discovers And Revives A Forgotten Requiem For A Polish King

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100-Year-Old Movies Accompanied By 500-Year-Old Music — And It Works!

- Early Music America


Hyperion Records, Admired Indie Classical Label, Is Acquired By Universal

- Billboard


100-Year-Old BBC Choir Directors Decry “Toxic” Culture At The BBC

- Deadline


There’s No One Left At The BBC With Enough Power To Fight For Classical Music

- The Guardian


How Is Streaming Affecting How We Interact With Music?

- The Guardian


For The First Time In Decades Vinyl Records Outsell CDs

- NPR


As ‘Phantom’ Closes, So Does The Gig Of A Lifetime

- The New York Times


The Ways Digital Platforms Are Changing Our Musical Memories

- The Observer (UK)



 

PEOPLE

Lance Reddick, Star Of The Wire, Bosch, And The John Wick Series, Has Died At 60

- The New York Times


Kazuo Ishiguro On The Art Of Writing And Medium

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Mexico’s Greatest Living Writer Is 90, And She’s Not Done Writing Yet

- MSN (The Washington Post)


Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mother Was An Enslaved Woman, Says Historian

- NBC News


The Ballerina That Captured Ismene Brown’s Heart

- The Arts Desk


John Jakes, Whose American History Novels Became Huge Hits, Is Dead At 90

- The New York Times


Disney’s Oldest Animator

- The New Yorker


Phyllida Barlow, Who Subverted Sculpture’s Monumentality And Durability, Is Dead At 78

- ARTnews


Nobel-Winning Author Kenzaburo Oe Is Dead At 88

- AP


Lewis Spratlan, Pulitzer-Winning Composer, Is Dead At 82

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THEATRE

Post-Pandemic: A New Sense Of Collaboration In Theatre?

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Defending The American Musical

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The Guardian’s Chief Theatre Critic Defends Audience Misbehavior (Up To A Point)

- The Guardian


Is Lithuania The New Capital Of Performance Art?

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Those People In Times Square Passing Out Flyers For Shows? They’re A Key Part Of Broadway Marketing

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Britain’s National Theatre To “Reduce Activity” For The Next Four Years

- London Evening Standard


The Days Of Rolling Thunder

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VISUAL

The Barcelona Residents Protesting Construction On Sagrada Familia

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Scientists Working On Notre-Dame’s Reconstruction Have Found Something They Had Never Anticipated

- Gizmodo


Survey: UK Museums Are Struggling To Get Visitors To Return

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The Isabella Stewart Gardiner Art Heist: After 33 Years, What Do We Know?

- MSN (The Boston Globe)


The Isabella Stewart Gardiner Art Heist: A Timeline

- MSN (The Boston Globe)


Pompidou Centre Is Getting Another Overseas Branch, This One In South Korea

- Korea JoongAng Daily


A Voyage Into Beeple World: The Digital Artist Opens His New 50,000 SF Studio In Charleston

- The Post and Courier (Charleston)


The Latest Banksy Mural Was Demolished As Banksy Took Pictures

- The Guardian


A University’s Decision To Sell Its Art And A Battle For The Soul Of An Institution

- Anonymous


Grand Central Station Gets A New Transport Hub — Way Below

- The Wall Street Journal


Roy Lichtenstein: Appropriation Artist Or Plain Old Thief?

- Artnet


Pompidou Center To Open A Branch Museum In Saudi Arabia

- ARTnews


Will The Ginormous George Lucas Museum Ever Be Done? Here’s Where It’s At

- The New York Times


Museums Worldwide Are Reclassifying Ukrainian Art

- CNN


How The FBI’s Art Crime Team Works

- The New York Times


UK Prime Minister Says Parthenon Marbles Won’t Be Returned

- ARTnews


Pritzker-Winner David Chipperfield’s Unconventional Attitude On Buildings

- The Conversation


How Vermeer Made The World Interior, And Modern

- The Observer (UK)



 

WORDS

Why The Exclamation Point Started Fading Away, And How It Came Roaring Back!

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Amazon Stops Selling Periodical Subscriptions For Kindle And Print

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The Shocking Decline Of Reading, Thinking

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Promises Of Spring: Jill Lepore Reads Seed Catalogues

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Librarians Are Showing The Stress

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A New Genre Of Pandemic Poetry Is Helping Process What Happened

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AI Voices Are Starting To Take Over Reading Audiobooks

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Why The Mysterious Book Manuscript Thief Did It

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