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Sunday, April 3, 2022
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Lincoln Center seeks Vice President, Education


 Guided by the principles established by the Lincoln Center Board, the VP, Education will provide the strategic leadership, creative vision, and administrative direction for Lincoln Center Education. [READ MORE]
 

 

Nashville Symphony Orchestra seeks COO


 This position presents a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organization in a thriving and expanding community known the world over as Music City. [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre


 PBT seeks a collaborative and engaged organizational leader to build on its strong financial foundation and to guide it into a new era of imagining what a ballet organization can be. [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Two River Theater


 This move is offering an opportunity for Two River to create a new collaborative leadership team who will build upon the strong foundation already established at the theater and to continue the forward momentum of this much-admired regional theater deeply dedicated to its community. [READ MORE]
 

 

New! Teaching in Higher Education Certificate for the Creative Disciplines


 Temple University’s Teaching in Higher Education Certificate for the Creative Disciplines is a nine-credit certificate program that is designed to help grow teaching professionals in art, design, dance, music, creative writing, media arts, theater and related disciplines. [READ MORE]
 

 

Call for applications: MFA in Contemporary Theatre and Performance at The New School


 Applications for the MFA in Contemporary Theatre and Performance at The New School in NYC now being accepted! [READ MORE]
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Opera Lafayette Director of Development Job Posting 

The successful candidate will be a strong operational manager, data-driven decision-maker, and have a demonstrable track record of successful direct solicitation. [READ MORE]

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Development Coordinator-Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University 

The Development Coordinator is responsible for creating meaningful experiences for members and donors while raising funds to sustain core museum activities including exhibitions, education initiatives and public programs. [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Goodspeed Musicals 

The Director of Development will lead the planning and execution of all fundraising efforts to achieve sustainable growth from government, foundations, major gifts, individuals, corporate, and events.  [READ MORE]

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Director of Education and Community Engagement, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra 

The Education Director is responsible for designing, developing, administering, and evaluating all education and outreach programs, consistent with Society policies and stated educational mission. [READ MORE]

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Public Relations Director (Classical) 

The Director’s primary focus is to support the artistic vision of the above by helping to craft key messages and storylines. [READ MORE]

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Consultant – Tom O’Connor Consulting Group 

This is a prime opportunity for someone with arts or cultural marketing experience who wishes to join a growing start-up serving the industry through a mix of consulting, executive search and industry programs. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Folk Alliance International 

The Executive Director (ED) is the head of the organization and will champion folk music and ensure that the organization achieves its mission and financial objectives. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Eisemann Center, City of Richardson 

The Executive Director will develop, implement, and manage day-to-day operations and staffing for the facility and serve as an ambassador for the facility and the City of Richardson and for all the arts in Richardson. [READ MORE]

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Senior Artistic Producer 

In close collaboration with the Artistic Director and other key stakeholders, the Senior Artistic Producer provides overall strategic leadership in season planning, creative team selection, casting, new play development, education and training, and community engagement. [READ MORE]

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Director of Development- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 

The DoD will work closely with the Director & CEO, board, senior staff, volunteers, museum partners, and community to cultivate new donors while energizing the donor base. [READ MORE]

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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre – Executive Director 

Reporting to and working closely with the board of directors, the Executive Director (ED), in partnership with the Managing Director, will be responsible for the overall success and creative growth of JMBT, including the vibrancy of its artistic programs, partnerships, and operations. [READ MORE]

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Artistic Director – Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival 

The new Artistic Director will work in a co-leadership structure, joining Managing Director Casey William Gallagher; each will report directly to the Board of Directors through its Chair. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 

Reporting to the Board of Trustees in a co-leadership model with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director will provide administrative and financial oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organization. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- South Orange Performing Arts Center 

The Executive Director will serve as an inspiring and visionary leader, motivating SOPAC’s Board of Governors, staff, and volunteers within all operational units. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Nashville Ballet 

The Executive Director is a leader, with exceptional executive arts administration experience, who oversees the financial, personnel and organizational health and sustainability of Nashville Ballet. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director/Performing Arts Manager 

The Executive Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the MVCPA. [READ MORE]

 

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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MUSIC

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VISUAL

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WORDS

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