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Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center seeking Campaign Graphic Designer


 Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is at a critical inflection point in its history. Building upon its tradition of impressive artistic and educational achievements, TPAC has articulated ambitious goals to build a new state-of-the-art facility to ensure the future of the performing arts for the residents of Tennessee and beyond. The role of the Campaign […] [READ MORE]
 

 

CA Orchestra Conference – July 25-27 in San Francisco


 Three days of learning about the latest developments and trends in the performing arts, and includes music performances and networking with 300 industry professionals. [READ MORE]
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Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) seeking Executive Director & Curator 

The Executive Director & Curator will have both operational and creative/content decision-making authority across the organization’s principal pillars [READ MORE]

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Director of Finance & Operations 

In this newly created role, the Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. [READ MORE]

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Director, Cultural Leadership 

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. [READ MORE]

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VP of Education & Community Engagement – Pacific Symphony 

The Vice President of Education & Community Engagement will be responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating all education and community engagement programs. [READ MORE]

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Development Director – Marin Theatre 

This role plays an essential part in advancing our mission by developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support our artistic endeavors and growing the audience. [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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Brooklyn Academy Of Music Charts A New Path

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California Schools Have $1 Billion In New Money For Arts Education. How Are They Spending It?

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Sydney, Australia’s Plan To Try To Stabilize Its Creative Sector

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MEDIA

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Why Is Netflix Taking Over Dead Department Stores In Malls?

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MUSIC

Virginia Opera Owes $270,000 In Unpaid Rent, Says City of Norfolk

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Christine Goerke Steps Down As Associate Artistic Director Of Detroit Opera

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PEOPLE

Were Or Were Not Berthe Morisot And Edouard Manet Lovers?

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Donald Sutherland, 88

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Actress Anouk Aimée Has Died At 92

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Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Falling Off Stage In London

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Remembering Poet Thom Gunn

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THEATRE

Your Off-Broadway Show Is A Hit. Should You Move It To Broadway?

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Actors’ Equity Declares Strike On Projects In Development

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VISUAL

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Why Is The Progressive Brooklyn Museum Being Attacked By The Political Left?

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WORDS

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