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Sunday, June 11, 2023
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Wheeling Symphony Orchestra seeks Executive Director


 The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director. The Wheeling Symphony Orchestrahttps://wheelingsymphony.com/ Since its founding in 1929, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has enriched the cultural life of Wheeling and the Ohio Valley with outstanding orchestra performances, exceptionally gifted musicians, internationally acclaimed guest artists, and excellent educational programs. The […] [READ MORE]
 

 

New Orleans Opera seeks General and Artistic Director


 The New Orleans Opera Association welcomes nominations and applications for the position of General and Artistic Director. The Organizationhttps://neworleansopera.org/ When the New Orleans Opera Association organized early in 1943, the new company was building on a rich tradition of opera presentations that extended as far back as 1796. New Orleans was a frequent and favorite […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras seeks Chief Operating Officer


 The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras welcomes applications and nominations for the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, available in the early Summer of 2023. Boston Youth Symphony Orchestrashttps://www.bysoweb.org/ The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that has been in residence at the Boston University College of Fine Arts since 1958. […] [READ MORE]
 

 

The Denyce Graves Foundation seeks Executive Director


 The Denyce Graves Foundation welcomes nominations and applications for the newly created position of Executive Director, available in the Summer of 2023. About The Denyce Graves Foundation The Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF) is a nonprofit organization standing at the intersection of social justice, American history, and the classical vocal arts, headed by the world-renowned, Emmy […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Arts, Analytics, Action – Master of Arts Management


 The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on experiential learning, with hands-on opportunities to network and collaborate with local and national arts organizations. Our innovative approach centers on the intersection of people, policy, and technology with an arts focus, preparing students to face the challenges of the digital age and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Young Storytellers


 Executive DirectorBegins October 2023 Who Are We? Young Storytellers equips young people to be the driving force of their own narratives. We believe that when a young person understands the power of their own story—made of their unique background, culture, race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, geographic location, and economic status—it creates a more empathetic and […] [READ MORE]
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Pasadena Symphony and POPS seeks Chief Executive Officer 

Position Summary The CEO will uplift the mission and vision of Symphony and POPS, guide the operational and fiscal functions, and co-curate inspiring musical programming with the Music Director, Principal POPS Conductor, and Chief Operating Officer, with an eye toward artistic innovation and audience development. Reporting to the President and working closely with the Board, […] [READ MORE]

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HR Business Partner 

Reports to: Executive Director SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a full-time experienced HR professional to join our team as an HR Business Partner. This newly created Department Head level position will play a vital role in supporting our staff and supervisors by working collaboratively with leaders and staff across the organization […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Stanford Live 

Stanford, California Stanford Live, a premier arts presenter in the San Francisco Bay Area and a highly visible component of Stanford University’s commitment to the arts, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director (or ED). This role presents an opportunity for an arts leader to advance innovation, equity, […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Shelburne Museum 

Position Summary The Director of Development (DoD) is responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Shelburne Museum’s fundraising plans in support of the organization’s strategic vision and growth. Reporting to the Museum Director and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the DoD will be responsible for the museum’s annual fundraising, membership, and […] [READ MORE]

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Technical Director 

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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Communications and Storytelling Associate 

Communications and Storytelling Associate We are hiring for a Communications & Storytelling Associate position at the ACLU of Oregon! As of the date of this posting (May 24, 2023), we are seeking to fill one Communications & Storytelling Associate position: What are the minimum qualifications for this position? We are looking for individuals with the […] [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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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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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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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

Temple Grandin: We Should Think Of AI In Concrete Terms

- Slate


The Problem With Thinking About Misinformation As A Virus

- Washington Post


How Librarians In The 1970s Redefined How To Search

- Aeon


Dawn Of AI: Time For A Reset For Humanity

- The Atlantic


Is This What America Looks Like In A Cultural Collapse?

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If Pinocchio Doesn’t Freak You Out, Why Does AI?

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ISSUES

Social Media Sites Need To Make Some Plans For Dealing With Anti-Trans Users

- Fast Company


A West Bank Arts Center Tries To Stay True To Representing Palestinians Despite Massive Roadblocks

- The Art Newspaper


The Real Reason Comedian Amy Schumer Abandoned The Barbie Movie In 2016

- Variety


At Philadelphia’s Oddest Museum, Changes By New Leadership To Make It Less Odd Are Getting Major Pushback

- MSN (The Philadelphia Inquirer)


Wow, Egypt Is Really Upset About That Ancient-Egypt-And-Hip-Hop Exhibition In The Netherlands

- CNN


Mike Bloomberg Gave $130 Million To Get The Ground Zero Performing Arts Center Finished

- The New York Times


The Artists Rebuilding Beirut

- The Guardian


Lincoln Center Plans To Renovate Its Western Edge So It No Longer Looks Like The Back Wall

- The New York Times


Barbican Artistic Director Will Gompertz On The Greatest Challenges To The Arts

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Audiences Return In Australia, But Ticket Prices Now A Bigger Concern

- ArtsHub


After Years Of Protests And Bad Press, The British Museum Has Ended Its Sponsorship With BP

- The Guardian


Bumpy Ride: Six Flags Upgrades Parks As Attendance At Amusement Parks Plunges

- Wall Street Journal


Another News Story Featuring Michelangelo’s David

- Hyperallergic



 

MEDIA

An Accident On The Set Of Gladiator 2 Sent Multiple Crew Members To The Hospital

- Los Angeles Times


Padma Lakshmi On Leaving Top Chef After Filming The 20th Season

- Los Angeles Times


Social Media Streamers Won’t Be Subject To New Canadian Content Rules

- CBC


Something Weird Has Happened To The Simpsons

- Vulture


Radio Host Sues OpenAI For Defamation After ChatGPT Produced Copy Accusing Him Of Embezzlement

- Inside Radio


The Real Reason CNN Doesn’t Work In Today’s Culture

- The Atlantic


Here’s Hoping CNN Is Done With The Idea Of “The View From Nowhere”

- Slate


Here’s What Hollywood’s Directors Settled For In Their New Contract

- Variety


Why Influencers Are Leaving Instagram

- Wired


Finally: Universal Says Its Video-On-Demand Strategy Is Making Money, Not Impacting Theatre Box Office

- The New York Times



 

MUSIC

Juilliard Fires Composition Professor Robert Beaser

- The New York Times


Why Pop Music Is Currently Obsessed With Remixing The 90s

- The Guardian


Are The Good Old Days Of The Met Opera Over?

- The New York Times


West Virginia Symphony Appoints A New Music Director

- Charleston (WV) Gazette-Mail


AI Is Going To Change Music. Until Then, We Have Issues…

- Wired


Sorting Out What The Research Says On The Benefits Of Music On The Brain

- San Francisco Classical Voice


A Safeway Blasted Classical Music At Top Volume Nonstop For Days, Driving The Neighbors Nuts

- MSN (San Francisco Chronicle)


Marin Alsop Has A New Job: Artistic Director Of The Polish National Radio Symphony

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New Report: Diversity Study Across American Orchestras

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Outside The Shadow Of New York: The New Jersey Symphony Forges Its Own Path(s)

- The New York Times


Speranza Scappucci Named Covent Garden’s First Principal Guest Conductor In 25 Years

- The Observer (UK)


Nashville Symphony Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero Will Step Down — Partly — In 2025

- Nashville Scene


Ian Bostridge On The Evolving Plain Of Music

- The New York Times


Is Mexican Music Going Global?

- Washington Post


The Sound Design Of ‘Succession’ Made The Show’s Best Qualities Pop

- Fast Company


A Crackdown On Comedy In China Is Now Harming Beijing’s Music Scene

- BBC


The Bioscientist Slash Pianist Who Creates Silent Film Scores In His Off-Time

- Washington Post



 

PEOPLE

Claire Denis, Directing Fierce Films – And Being An Utterly Fierce Interview – At 77

- The Guardian (UK)


Joan Rivers And Her Carefully Cross-Indexed Card Catalog Of 65,000 Jokes

- The New York Times


Deborah Borda On Her Life In Music

- Playbill


Pianist George Winston, 73

- NPR


Françoise Gilot, The Only Lover Who Dumped Picasso And An Accomplished Artist Herself, Is Dead At 101

- MSN (The Washington Post)


Harlem’s Apollo Theatre Gets A New Leader

- The New York Times


Astrud Gilberto, Who Sang “The Girl From Ipanema,” Is Dead At 83

- The Guardian


Jessie Maple, A Filmmaker Who Broke Many Barriers, Has Died At 86

- Washington Post



 

THEATRE

The Tonys Almost Didn’t Happen, So You Better Watch And Appreciate Them

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Hamilton Casting, But Make It Backstage

- The Hollywood Reporter


How The Blue Man Group Made Performance Art Mainstream

- Mental Floss


The Fresh Urgency Of Telling Queer Stories On Stage

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Why The Public Theater Dropped The Under The Radar Festival (And What Happens Next)

- The New York Times


Lessons From The First Revivals After Sondheim

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This Year’s Tonys Could Be Weird

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This Year’s Theatre Olympics Are Especially Fraught, Shot Through With Europe’s War And Tensions

- The Guardian


Japan’s Hot Young Kabuki Prodigy Is … French

- AP


When Adrienne Kennedy Turned John Lennon’s Book Into A Play For Olivier’s National Theatre

- The Guardian



 

VISUAL

Figuring Out What Komar And Melamid Were (And Weren’t) Really Up To

- Artnet


The Strange Sepia Beauty Of Photographs Of The Smoke-Filled Skies

- MSN (The Washington Post)


National Gallery Of Canada Appoints A New Director

- The Globe and Mail (Canada)


The “New Michelangelo”: This Italian Sculptor Has A 21st-Century Take On The Art Of Shaping Bodies In White Marble

- The Guardian


Quiet Tragedy: Sale Of The Whitney Breuer Building To Sotheby’s

- Washington Post


Measuring “Wellbeing” After Visiting A Museum

- The Art Newspaper


Italian Court Rules Against Magazine For Using Image Of Michelangelo’s David Without Permission

- Artnet


The Job Of A Museum Director Has Changed Enormously

- The New York Times


A Big, Multicolored Outdoor Artwork Near San Francisco Bay Has Vanished

- MSN (San Francisco Chronicle)


Design Unveiled For Planned Holocaust Museum In Boston

- MSN (The Boston Globe)


Putin Moves Russia’s Most Famous (And Fragile) Icon From Its Museum To The Church, Despite Pleas From Conservators

- AP


The Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer Exhibition Broke Records (Of Course It Did)

- AP


Photographer Who Won The Warhol Copyright Case Goes After Another Artist

- Artnet


The Problem With A Picasso Show That’s Problematic

- The New York Times


The Story Of The Benin Bronzes Just Added A Strange New Chapter

- The New York Times


The Case For Multilingual Museums

- Glasstire



 

WORDS

The Literary Roots Of The Movie Die Hard

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Britain’s Telegraph Newspapers Are To Be Sold Off

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Study: One Third Of Those In A Survey Say Says Reading Books Is Best Way To Unwind

- The Guardian


New York State Rescinds Policy Restricting Prisoners From Publishing Creative Or Journalistic Work

- New York Focus


Annie Ernaux: Winning The Nobel Ruined Me

- The Guardian


Insults Through History (They’ve Changed Less Than You Might Think)

- The New York Times


Why The French Military Hires Science Fiction Writers

- France 24


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