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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]
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Assistant Museum Director, Development and External Relations – Saint Louis Art Museum 

Position Summary The Assistant Museum Director, Development and External Relations (AMDDER) will lead overall contributed and earned income strategies for SLAM that maximize philanthropic and earned revenues, leverage institutional marketing and communication opportunities, and ensure a welcoming and engaging visitor experience. Reporting to and partnering with the Museum Director as a member of the Senior […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President for Advancement 

South Arts Vice President of Advancement South Arts (https://www.southarts.org/) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications to join their team as the organization’s next Vice President of Advancement (VPA). Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, South Arts is one of six nonprofit, regional arts organizations (https://usregionalarts.org/) in the United States. The overall mission of these organizations is […] [READ MORE]

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Program Officer, Performing Arts – William and Flora Hewlett Foundation 

Position Summary  The Program Officer, Performing Arts (Program Officer) will advance the Hewlett Foundation’s commitment to support meaningful artistic experiences for Communities, Artists, and Youth throughout the Bay Area. They will work seamlessly across aspects of the role—strategy, implementation, evaluation, and administration—and serve as the primary relationship manager for a large and diverse portfolio of […] [READ MORE]

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Engagement Manager, Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech 

Are you passionate about arts education for youth? Join the Moss Arts Center’s energetic, creative programming team in this new Engagement Manager position! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission; visit http://www.artscenter.vt.edu for more information. The Engagement Manager works closely with the Associate Director of Programming, the Exhibitions Program Manager, and other Moss […] [READ MORE]

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Goodspeed Musicals Hiring: Director of Finance 

Job Title: Director of FinanceReports to: Managing DirectorDepartment: FinanceFLSA Classification:Full-Time, ExemptWage/Compensation Range: $110,000-$120,000/year, insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays provided Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Annual Giving & Memberships, International African American Museum 

The International African American Museum – scheduled to open in Summer 2023 – seeks a Director of Annual Giving & Memberships to help advance our mission as we work to establish a world-class museum. This is a rare opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial fundraiser to design and lead this new Museum’s annual giving and memberships […] [READ MORE]

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Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director, Memorial Art Gallery 

Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director, Memorial Art GalleryUniversity of RochesterRochester, NY The Opportunity One hundred and ten years since its doors opened, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) of the University of Rochester (UR), which features a well-balanced and historic collection spanning 5,000 years, has been evolving into a 21st-century art museum. Over the […] [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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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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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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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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VISUAL

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