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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Associate Producer – The Old Globe


 The Old Globe in San Diego, CA, an industry-leading theatre, seeks dynamic, experienced candidates for Associate Producer. With a budget of $36 million, each season features 16 subscription productions on three stages on the Old Globe’s lovely Balboa Park campus. Their full production slate includes a renowned summer Shakespeare Festival, productions of classic and world […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – First Stage


 First Stage, a national leader in theater and education for young people, invites qualified individuals to present themselves as candidates for Managing Director. Working in partnership with First Stage’s long-serving Artistic Director, the Managing Director must be an inspirational and collaborative leader with a strategic and innovative thought process and mindset. The Managing Director must […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Vice President of Operations


 Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) values staff diversity and actively encourages people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, perspectives, skills, and stories to advance our nonprofit mission and enrich our organizational culture. TPAC is a nonprofit performing arts organization and cultural anchor providing enriching arts experiences for all ages, empowering lifelong arts education […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Get the Essential E-Book for Negotiating Nonprofit CEO Contracts!


 James Abruzzo’s new e-book “Nonprofit Boards and CEO Employment Contracts: What They Are, What Is In Them, and Why Both Boards and CEOs Should Agree to One” is now available on Amazon. MORE [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures


 Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures (PA&L) seeks a dynamic and creative Executive Director to help lead a forward-thinking, well-supported literary organization into its next chapter. With a celebrated national reputation, PA&L connects extraordinary authors and their acclaimed books with the community, often in transformational ways. The right candidate will have an ideal mix of passion for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – The Center for Fiction


 The Center for Fiction, one of the country’s oldest and most esteemed literary organizations, is seeking a dynamic new Executive Director to lead, invigorate, and expand the institution, elevating it to greater impact and recognition both within New York City and nationwide. With its ideal physical location in the thriving Brooklyn Cultural District serving as […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Vice President, Development


 Vice President, DevelopmentOrchestra Lumos, Inc Location: Stamford, CT. Office based with flexibility for virtual working. Travel expected to predominantly within Fairfield County and surrounding areasType: Regular full-time, exempt position with required evenings and weekend hoursReports to: President and CEOManages: Grants Manager (part time independent contractor handling government, sponsorship, and foundation giving) and volunteer support for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – The Washington Ballet


 The Washington Ballet, the ballet company in and of the nation’s capital, invites applications from qualified candidates to become its next Artistic Director. TWB’s next Artistic Director will join a highly respected and artistically accomplished ballet company, with a capital campaign underway to upgrade its current facilities. The AD will serve in a co-leadership structure […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director at Seraphic Fire


 Opportunities and Challenges Seraphic Fire’s next Executive Director will play a pivotal role in envisioning the organization’s next five years and beyond. Opportunities include: The next Executive Director will also be prepared to address the following organizational challenges: The Position The Executive Director is Seraphic’s chief strategic and administrative leader, reporting to the Board of […] [READ MORE]
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Museum Director – San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles 

Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Museum Director will lead the Museum through an exciting period of growth and stabilization. With board and staff, the Director will rebuild the visitor experience and programs by creating deeper and authentic connections with former and new community, school, and corporate partners. The Director will maximize […] [READ MORE]

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Assistant Properties Director 

The Old Globe, a Tony Award-winning theatre and one of the country’s leading regional LORT B+ theatres seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Prop Director. Position is responsible for providing stage properties and decor in support of The Old Globe’s 15 show season and community events. The Old Globe is known for producing a broad […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Chrysler Museum of Art 

Position Summary Reporting to the Director/CEO, the Director of Development (DoD) will be primarily responsible for the Museum’s annual fundraising, membership, and stewardship programs, including the final elements of the Museum’s successful $55-million capital campaign. The DoD will be a highly skilled and effective manager and fundraiser who has a proven track-record of securing major […] [READ MORE]

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Senior Director, External Relations – Breck Create 

Position Title: Senior Director, External Relations Reports To: CEO + President Target Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 Classification: Full-time, Exempt Position Overview Breck Create is looking for an experienced, dedicated arts leader to join its dynamic leadership team. As an independent nonprofit organization formed in 2014 by the Town of Breckenridge, Breck Create manages, enhances […] [READ MORE]

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Controller – Geffen Playhouse 

Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and working closely with the senior management team, the Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting, and will be involved in supporting presentations to the board, finance, and audit committees. As a partner to the Executive Director, the Controller will lead all […] [READ MORE]

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American University – Full-Time Faculty in Arts Management 

The Arts Management Program at American University invites applications for a full-time contract appointment for Academic Year 2023-2024. Rank will be dependent on education, experience, and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month position and will commence on August 28, 2023. The position is potentially renewable. Housed within the Department of Performing Arts […] [READ MORE]

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Marketing and Communications Director 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) seeks a people-centered, motivated, and dynamic individual to build audience and acquire ticket sales income in support of mission fulfilment as its Marketing and Communications Director. ABOUT THE POSITION The Marketing and Communications Director’s essential responsibility is to create, implement, and report on all aspects of an annual season marketing campaign […] [READ MORE]

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Development Director 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) seeks a people-centered, motivated, and dynamic individual to acquire contributed resource in support of mission fulfilment as its Development Director. ABOUT THE POSITION The Development Director’s essential responsibility is to conceive, implement, and report on all aspects of an annual fundraising campaign that meets or exceeds all contributed income goals while […] [READ MORE]

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SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING DIVERSITY, NAC ORCHESTRA 

Competition number: J0223-0604Department: MusicStatus: Full-Time continuingHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)Annual/hourly salary: $82,000 – $120,200 (position with benefits and pension plan)Closing date: May 28, 2023 Introducing the National Arts Centre The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, […] [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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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

The Big New Thing In Reality Programming: Actual Therapy Sessions

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European Movie Box Office Was Up 70 Percent In 2022

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MUSIC

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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WORDS

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