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Sunday, May 8, 2022
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Effective Strategies As You Emerge From The Pandemic


 A comprehensive package of breakthrough strategies to help you successfully navigate uncertain times and capitalize on the new possibilities – has been helping hundreds of organizations around the world succeed. [READ MORE]
 

 

Lincoln Center seeks Vice President, Education


 The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a demonstrated track record as a manager of people and projects. [READ MORE]
 

 

Nashville Symphony seeks Chief Operating Officer


 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]
 

 

Apply Now for MA in Arts Administration at Goucher College. Consider What’s Next.


 An innovative MA program in Arts Administration will help you prepare for the ever-changing environment of today's arts administrator. Designed for those who are also working full-time, this limited-residency program is practical and affordable. [READ MORE]
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President & CEO- Center of Creative Arts 

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will be responsible for shaping COCA's vision and establishing and implementing the organization’s strategic goals while serving as the primary external leader for the organization. [READ MORE]

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General Manager Position 

The General Manager (GM) is a key member of the organization’s senior management team and works in close partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to develop and implement the strategic direction of the organization. [READ MORE]

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Directing of Marketing and Public Engagement 

The Director of Marketing and Public Engagement is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IN Series engagement with its external community – including patrons, the general public, and the media. [READ MORE]

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT and ACTING CHIEF OF STAFF 

The Director of Development and Acting Chief of Staff is responsible for overseeing the strategy and realization of resource acquisition for IN Series, as well as managing the staff operations for IN Series personnel. [READ MORE]

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Baltimore Clayworks seeks Director of Artists and Programs 

BCW seeks an innovative Director of Artists and Programs (DAP) to elevate the impact of its mission. [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Classical Theatre of Harlem 

This senior-level position provides an opportunity to be part of a boundary-breaking theatre company and the only professional theatre company above 96th Street dedicated to the classical canon, revivals, new works and musicals. [READ MORE]

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Director of Development- Albany Park Theater Project 

The Director of Development (DOD) will be a strategic, proactive, and highly collaborate development leader. [READ MORE]

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Chief Marketing Officer – Overture Center for the Arts 

As a collaborative member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), reporting to the Board of Directors, the CMO will actively participate in crafting the strategic direction and organizational vision. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Artists For Humanity 

Our next Executive Director will support and celebrate our mission, expand our community, and maximize our future. [READ MORE]

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Director for Corporate Relations 

The Director for Corporate Relations is responsible for stewarding a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects from solicitation through acquisition that contribute to the annual corporate fundraising goal. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Greater Roxbury Arts and Cultural Center 

Through a collaborative approach, the Executive Director will build a new programming framework for the organization and cultivate authentic relationships through tactical outreach and engagement. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Opera Naples 

Opera Naples (ON) seeks applications for the position of Executive Director from individuals with broad practical experience in arts administration and major gift fund-raising. [READ MORE]

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President of the Harlem School of the Arts  

As the executive leader for HSA, the President will leverage the new strategic plan to amplify its impact. [READ MORE]

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & AUDIENCE SERVICES — MCC THEATER, New York, NY 

The Director of Marketing & Audience Services will direct all institutional, subscription, and single ticket marketing campaigns for MCC, as well as ensure optimal audience experience before, during, and following performances. [READ MORE]

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT – MCC THEATER, New York, NY 

MCC THEATER seeks an innovative, data-driven, and highly collaborative Director of Development to lead their fundraising team. [READ MORE]

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Director of Legacy Giving – Houston Grand Opera 

The Director of Legacy Giving will serve as the key staff member on the HGO Philanthropy team for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of planned, deferred, estate, and endowment gifts. [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

Nijinsky’s Sister Was Even More Revolutionary Than He Was

- The Nation


Ballet Performances Resume In Lviv

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Former Paris Opera Ballet Star Who Fled Moscow Lands As Artistic Director In Munich

- Yahoo! (AFP)


Charlotte Ballet’s New Artistic Director On How Newcomers Can Appreciate Dance

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The Dispute Behind A Problematic NY City Ballet Retirement

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Royal New Zealand Ballet Fires Its Ballet Master, The Artistic Director’s Husband, For “Inappropriate Behaviour”

- 1News (New Zealand)


One Of New York City Ballet’s Male Stars Reconsiders (Almost) Everything About Partnering

- The New York Times


Statue Of Pioneering Native American Ballerina Stolen, Hacked Up, And Sold For Scrap Metal

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In Russia, Most Foreign Ballet Dancers Have Fled Because Of The War

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A Ukranian Dance Troupe In The US Tries To Fight Disinformatio

- NPR


IDEAS

When Did The Middle Ages End (It’s Important To Know)

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Are Human Lives Inherently More Valuable?

- Aeon


Another Grand Sweeping Narrative Of History (and It’s Optimistic)

- The Guardian


The Physical (And Spiritual) Power Of The Vibrations From A Single Musical Note

- The Spectator


Is Historic Preservation Hurting Our Cities?

- The Atlantic


A Military Expert Defines What A Coup Is

- The Point


How China Built Enormous Influence Over American Entertainment

- Journal of Democracy


Why Artisans In Japan Sometimes Choose Hard Physical Work

- Slate



 

ISSUES

Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Could Change, And Maybe Galvanize, Cultural Scenes Across Eastern Europe

- The Art Newspaper


Colonial Jamestown, Oldest English Settlement In US, Is Getting Inundated By Climate Change

- MSN (The Washington Post)


Canadians Debate What Canadian “Content” Is

- CBC


How Cyber Data Tools Can Empower Arts Organizations

- San Francisco Classical Voice


A Big New Foundation Funder For The Arts

- San Francisco Classical Voice


Rebuilding Ukraine Must Include Culture, Not Just Infrastructure

- Bloomberg CityLab


Do Arts Non-Profits Do Things Backwards?

- Alan Harrison


Bolshoi Theatre Cancels Operas And Ballets By Directors Opposed To Ukraine Invasion

- The Guardian


Influencer Culture Takes Over Academia

- Salon


Fears About Disappearing Ukrainian Culture

- Aisle Say


Historic Preservation Is Really Mucking Up Cities, And The People Who’d Like To Live In Them

- The Atlantic


Disney Still Isn’t Paying Its Writers

- Pluralistic


An Author Wanted To Show LGBT Kids That Life Wasn’t All Doom And Gloom

- The Guardian (UK)



 

MEDIA

What The Emmys Could Learn From Comic-Con

- Variety


Directors Guild Report: Diversity Increases

- Los Angeles Times


Adapting A Hit TV Series For A Different Country Can Be A Tricky Matter

- BBC


Why Are Arts Instagram Accounts Being Targeted By Hackers?

- The Art Newspaper


“I Have Been Canceled”: Frank Langella Writes An Angry Rebuttal To Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct On Set

- Deadline


Netflix’s Swoon Fuels Hollywood Anxiety

- Variety


How Abortion Has Been Handled In US Movies And TV

- The Guardian


For The First Time, TikTok Will Share Ad Revenue With Top Video Creators

- Variety


Facebook Drops Podcasts

- Inside Radio


The News Envelope That Defines Your Information Bubble

- NiemanLab



 

MUSIC

The Music That Has Provided A Lifeline For Seniors In Care Facilities During The Pandemic

- CBC


American Orchestras, Still Largely White, Are Trying To Diversify. It’s Slow Going, But Here’s How They’re Working On It

- The Dallas Morning News


After 900 Years, St. Paul’s Cathedral In London Is Letting Girls Into The Choir

- The Guardian


A Tale Of Two Opera Companies: Houston V. Dallas

- Dallas Morning News


Could They Do Immersive Orchestra Concerts The Way They Do With Van Gogh? The Curtis Institute Gives It A Try.

- MSN (The Philadelphia Inquirer)


The Essential Problem When Writing About Music

- 3 Quarks Daily


Is It Possible To Run An Orchestra As A Publicly-Traded Corporation?  This One Is Trying

- Bloomberg


The Pandemic-Formed Musical Group That Arose Out Of An Adirondack Love For Folk Dance

- NPR


Building A Treasure Trove Of National Music

- CBC


The Ukrainian Soprano Who Replaced Netrebko At The Met Wraps Herself In Her Flag

- The New York Times



 

PEOPLE

Plato Karayanis, 91 – Led Dallas Opera For 23 Years

- Dallas Morning News


Abdulamir Al-Hamdani, Who Fought To Save Iraq’s Antiquities, Dead At 55

- The Art Newspaper


Irving Rosenthal, Beat Scene Publisher, 91

- The New York Times


Jacques Perrin, Star Of French And Italian Cinema Who Became Award-Winning Producer, Dead At 80

- The Guardian


Conservators Appalled That Kim Kardashian Wore Marilyn Monroe’s Famous Dress

- Los Angeles Times


Dave Chappelle Physically Attacked While Onstage At The Hollywood Bowl

- The Guardian


Meet Frankie Light, “YouTube Polyglot”

- The New York Times


The Self-Described Queen Of The Night And Owner Of The First Disco Has Died At 92

- France 24



 

THEATRE

As Cases Rise Again In New York, Much Of Broadway Ends Vaccine Checks

- The New York Times


What Ukrainian Theatres Are Doing During The War

- The Stage


Actors’ Equity Launches Fight To Unionize All National Tours Of Broadway Shows

- The Hollywood Reporter


I Was In A Broadway Show. I Found Out I Was Fired On Social Media

- The Guardian


More People Died In Mariupol Theater Bombed By Russians Than Previously Thought

- AP


The Workers Who Checked COVID Status For Broadway Theatres

- The Hollywood Reporter


Why Did Everything Fall Apart At One Of New York’s Most Beloved Play Development Centers? Not For Lack Of Money

- American Theatre


The Guardian’s Chief Theatre Critic On Changing Her Mind About A Play

- The Guardian


Are Big Stars Still A Draw On Broadway?

- Los Angeles Times


Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cinderella” Posts Closing Notice, And Some Cast Members Found Out Only Through Social Media

- BBC



 

VISUAL

How A Racist Statue From Iceland Ended Up On A Rocket Ship

- Hyperallergic


Russia Is Selling Art To Fund Its War (Some Of The Art Appears To Be Fake)

- The Art Newspaper


The Race To Save “The Pinnacle Of Ukrainian Art”

- Smithsonian Magazine


A Marble Bust, Bought For $35 At Goodwill In Texas, Is 2000 Years Old And Was Stolen By Nazis. Now What?

- KUT


NY Mayor Appoints Nightclub Owner To Met Museum Board

- Politico


Thousands Of Unseen Andrew Wyeth Works Have Become Available For Public Viewing

- Smithsonian Magazine


Senior Citizen Mistakenly Takes Picasso Jacket From Museum And Has It Tailored

- Mental Floss


Meet The “Architectural Terrorist”

- The Guardian


What The Met’s Out-Of-Touch Gala Says About Where We Are

- The Guardian


Questions About The Quality Of The Rebuilding Of The Glasgow School Of Art

- Glasgow Live


Largest Set Of Ancient Cave Art In North America Discovered In Alabama

- Smithsonian Magazine


Colonial Jamestown, Oldest English Settlement In US, Is Getting Inundated By Climate Change

- MSN (The Washington Post)


What The Embattled Guston Show Says About Our Critical Discourse

- Arts Fuse


Four-Year Prison Sentence For Botched Theft Of A Monet

- ARTnews


New York City Removes All Regulations On Sotheby’s, Christie’s, And Other Auction Houses

- The New York Times


Polish Government Replaces Museum Director For One More Ideologically Aligned

- ARTnews


Smithsonian Announces New Policy Of Ethic Returns Of Art

- The New York Times


Russian Soldiers Remove Art From Mariupol Museums And Take It To Donbas

- The Guardian



 

WORDS

The Publishing Industry Starts Campaigns Against The Book-Banning Trend

- Publishing Perspectives


The Books That Are Poisonous If You Touch Them

- National Geographic


Now High Schoolers All Over The US Are Forming Banned-Book Clubs

- The Washington Post


Arguing That Black Students Shouldn’t Have To Master Standard English Is “Underserving Black English Speakers And Diminishing Blackness”

- The New York Times


If America Didn’t Already Have Public Libraries, We’d Never Invent Them Today

- Chicago Tribune


These Are The Books School Districts Are Being Forced To Ban

- Washington Post


So-Called “Wicked Bible” Or “Adulterers’ Bible” Turns Up In New Zealand

- The Guardian


A New CEO At Hay Literary Festival Following Founder’s Forced Resignation

- The Guardian


Bet You Didn’t Know Hyphens Were Controversial

- The New Yorker


Does Playing Word Games Make Us Better?

- Washington Post


How Maia Kobabe’s Graphic Novel Became The Most-Banned Book In American Schools

- The New York Times


Look, Books Are Great, But Let’s Not Overstate Things

- The Observer (UK)


A Cool Tool To Find The Books Set In Every Place In America

- LitHub



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