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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Executive Director – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre


 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. PBT’s dancers, staff, faculty and board members bring a passionate commitment to its success. Working closely with new […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Master in Cultural Leadership


 Last Call for Applications to start in the summer 2023. Learn from cultural leaders and join other international executive students on this 24-month master’s programme to gain a 360 degree view of the arts and culture sectors. Book a place on our free online open evening on 19 April here. Application deadline: 23 April 2023 […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Cascade Symphony – Executive Director position


 Responsibilities, Qualifications and Application Procedure Position Summary: Act as the administrative leader of the CSO. Work closely with the Music Director, General Manager and Board of Directors to establish and best achieve the mission and values of the orchestra. Develop systems and support volunteers to effectively execute these goals while ensuring the financial health and […] [READ MORE]
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Executive Director – Tuesday Evening Concert Series 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESA Cultural Management Consulting Firm TUESDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIESCharlottesville, VirginiaExecutive Director The Tuesday Evening Concert Series (TECS) invites applications and referrals for the position of Executive Director. Now in our 75th season we seek an articulate, visionary, and enthusiastic leader capable of sustaining our current success in bringing internationally recognized chamber music […] [READ MORE]

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WFMT General Manager/Program Director 

H C Smith Ltd is pleased to represent WFMT in its search for a new General Manager/Program Director. WFMT is one of the world’s most respected classical and folk music radio stations, accessible via broadcast at 98.7FM, streaming live at wfmt.com, and on the WFMT app. WFMT’s purpose is to enrich lives, engage communities, and […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Knowledge Center 

DEPARTMENT: Research and ResourcesREPORTS TO: Vice President, Research and ResourcesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Occasional temporary staff and / or internshipsSTATUS: Full TimeFLSA: ExemptCAREER LEVEL: DirectorSALARY RANGE: $80,000 – $85,000LOCATION: Remote work is the primary work setting, with the expectation to periodically report to the League office in New York, NY. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY For more than 75 years, […] [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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Visiting Assistant Professor of Arts Administration, Elon University 

The Arts Administration program at Elon University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning in August 2023, and renewable for up to three years. This position requires someone who brings a broadly integrated and interdisciplinary perspective to Arts Administration. Candidates must hold a PhD or MFA in Arts Administration or a closely related […] [READ MORE]

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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA – PRESIDENT & CEO 

The Florida Orchestra exists to INSPIRE – EDUCATE – UNITE and build community though the power of music. Celebrating its 55th season in 2022-23, The Florida Orchestra (TFO) is the largest professional orchestra in the state and the leading performing arts organization in Tampa Bay. TFO employs 71 full-time professional musicians and conductors from some […] [READ MORE]

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Conservatory Event Publicity & Marketing job opening 

Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications for the position of Conservatory Event Publicity and Marketing Specialist. This is a full-time, in-person, continuing 12-month administrative and professional staff position reporting to the director of conservatory communications in the Oberlin College & Conservatory Office of Communications. The specialist will be responsible for promoting both free and ticketed […] [READ MORE]

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Arts Commons – Vice President, Programming 

Arts Commons is seeking a creative, motivated, and energetic individual to serve as its next Vice President, Programming. The Vice President, Programming will join Arts Commons at a time of unprecedented growth and excitement for the organization, as they prepare to break ground on the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT) project, the single largest cultural infrastructure […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Manitoba Chamber Orchestra 

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (MCO) seeking a forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and energetic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Nationally and internationally admired and respected for its creative programming and dynamic performances, MCO offers an exciting concert series, tours widely, commissions often, and collaborates regularly with the world’s leading soloists including some of the finest […] [READ MORE]

 

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ISSUES

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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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