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Sunday, May 21, 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]
 

 

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]
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Managing Director – The Ensemble Theatre 

Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be responsible for the operations and will implement a vision that will move The Ensemble Theatre into its next chapter of growth. The Ensemble Theatre is seeking an experienced, self-driven person to lead the organization towards favorable growth and sustainability, and to develop […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Production 

ABOUT US Deeply rooted in our local Beverly Hills community and influenced by cultural change, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a public-private partnership with the City of Beverly Hills, strives to be a site for the convergence of relevant, dynamic performing arts, education and civic life, strengthening our local and global community […] [READ MORE]

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 

MCC Theater seeks a pro-active, experienced Director of Finance to lead organizational initiatives that will ensure sustainable, compliant financial operations and long-range planning/analysis. The new Director will have a proven track-record in financial forecasting and accounting and play a key role in charting the future course of MCC’s operating plans. Founded in 1986 as Manhattan […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Printed Matter, Inc. 

Position Summary Printed Matter is seeking an ambitious, visionary Executive Director (ED) who understands and is eager to build on the organization’s history and achievements. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and artists; an international perspective and network; a solid grasp on contemporary […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Artistic Planning & Educational Programs 

Brevard Music Center seeks a visionary and dynamic artistic leader to implement the teaching mission of the organization and the musical vision of the Artistic Director. The Director of Artistic Planning & Educational Programs oversees student recruitment, enrollment and financial aid, collaborates in selecting seasonal faculty, repertoire, and guest artists, sets the summer performance schedule, […] [READ MORE]

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WFMT Head of Programing and Operations 

H C Smith Ltd is pleased to represent WFMT in its search for a new Head of Programming and Operations. 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 […] [READ MORE]

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Search Consultant – Tom O’Connor Consulting Group 

TOCG seeks a Search Consultant to carry out searches on behalf of our arts and culture clients, primarily focused on roles in Marketing and Development. Reporting to the Vice President of Executive Search, the Search Consultant will initially co-lead searches with the President and Vice President to ensure supportive onboarding and alignment with TOCG practices […] [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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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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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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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

How Seattle Arts Organizations Are Trying To Be More Sense Accessible

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COVID Cost California’s Performing Arts Sector Ten Years’ Worth Of Job Growth

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US Supreme Court Rules Against Warhol In Copyright Case

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The Art Of Collecting: Heroes Or Plunderers?

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Nicholas Hytner’s Plan For Reforming British Arts Funding

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The Arts’ Power To Influence Behavior To Address Climate Change

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A Student Warns Professors: We’re Already Using ChatGPT Far More Than You Realize

- The Chronicle of Higher Education


What Happened To Great Streaming Documentaries?

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MEDIA

The Future Of Movie Theatres

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The Differences Between Public Media Radio Listeners And Digital Subscribers

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The New Executive Producer of “Jeopardy!” Is Treating It Like A Sport

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As Another Round Of News Organizations Shut Down, What’s To Become Of Our Media Landscape?

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MUSIC

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How Immigrants Popularized Classical Music In America

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PEOPLE

British Novelist Martin Amis Has Died At 73

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From Global Star To… What Happened To Valery Gergiev

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Who Was The First Modern Celebrity? Sarah Bernhardt

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Salman Rushdie Gives Rare Post-Stabbing Public Speech

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THEATRE

Bay Area Children’s Theatre Suddenly Closes

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The Art And Practice Of Nude Standup Comedy

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VISUAL

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Two Rembrandts, Long Lost, Rediscovered

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For Indigenous Artists, It’s All About Survivance

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Is This Installation Artist Perfect For The Information Age?

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WORDS

What It Feels Like To Write A Book In A Language Your Parents Can Never Read

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How Fear And Opportunism Is Fueling Book Bans

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