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Sunday, July 16, 2023
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Manager of Leadership Programs – Sphinx Organization


 Passionate about Diversity and the Arts? Apply to become a candidate for Manager of Leadership Programs at Sphinx, a globally recognized non-profit known for its track record in artistic excellence and community service! The Manager of Leadership Programs for the Sphinx Organization bears many integral responsibilities, including logistics of SphinxConnect (annual global convening) and other […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Critical Bodies: borders | ACCESS | care


 Co-curated by Thomas F. DeFrantz & Isabelle Ginot July 10-14, 2023 @ Institut Chorégraphique International – CCN Montpellier – Occitanie / Pyrénées Méditerranée + live zoom broadcast. A shift in paradigm is currently in process, according to Paul B. Preciado, towards a non-binary epistemology. An epistemology where oppositions that structure hierarchies of values in post-industrial […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Broward Center for the Performing Arts – President & CEO


 The Broward Center, one of the leading performing arts centers in the country, seeks its next leader to build on 30+ years of success bringing the arts and entertainment to South Florida, providing award-winning arts education programs, and serving as the cultural anchor of a vibrant downtown arts district. MORE EMAIL TO [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Wharton Arts


 Wharton Arts seeks ambitious, driven, and entrepreneurial minded individuals interested in facilitating the continuing growth of this highly regarded youth performing arts organization to serve as Executive Director. With a talent for identifying and securing new financial resources through an expansive approach to friend and fundraising, the Executive Director will lead the Wharton Arts team […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Children’s Theatre Company


 Children’s Theatre Company (CTC), the nation’s largest theatre for young and multigenerational audiences, invites applications from candidates for the role of Artistic Director. The Artistic Director will co-lead this storied institution in partnership with CTC’s Managing Director, overseeing the full artistic and production activities of the theater. Management Consultants for the Arts has been engaged […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – On Site Opera


 On Site Opera (OSO), the leading opera company in the nation for impressively conceived site specific productions, invites candidates energized by the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in this producing model to present themselves as candidate for Artistic Director. The Artistic Direct or will join a company that has carved out a well-respected space in […] [READ MORE]
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EXCEPTIONIAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CANTARE 

“Choir is an important part of my life because it is something that calms me down and comforts me…I get stressed about schoolwork and choir is a place where I feel relaxed and safe…Besides that, what I like about choir is that everybody treats one another kindly and respectfully and makes me feel welcomed.” – […] [READ MORE]

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ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE INSPIRES, REVITALIZES, AND CONNECTS 

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras’ (ACSO) Annual Conference is back in person for the first time in four years, and for the first time in the organization’s 54-year history, it will take place in California’s Inland Empire. The conference is being held at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA from […] [READ MORE]

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Senior Director of Development – Gibney 

Gibney—a dance company, performing arts hub, and social action incubator located in New York City—seeks a full-time Senior Director of Development (SDOD) to operate as a knowledgeable, proactive, resourceful, and motivated development leader who balances strategic thinking with the daily execution of relationship-building and high-level fundraising activities. A key member of Gibney’s Executive Leadership team, […] [READ MORE]

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Manager of Individual Giving at the Diablo Regional Arts Association 

The Manager of Individual Giving will partner closely with the DRAA Executive Director on development initiatives and collaborate with a small DRAA team and key staff at the Lesher Center, Center Repertory Company, and the Bedford Gallery. This member of the DRAA team will be responsible for prospecting, cultivating, and soliciting a portfolio of individual […] [READ MORE]

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HR Business Partner, Mark Morris Dance 

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 to create and implement HR strategies […] [READ MORE]

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Chief Financial Officer – The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 

Position Summary Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Executive Director/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead all financial operations at the Wallis, establishing strong fiscal systems, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance. They will be responsible for overseeing the accounting, budgeting, audits, and risk management functions. The CFO will collaborate with […] [READ MORE]

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Technical Director 

The Technical Director is one member of a three-person production management team that oversees all stage operations at The Joyce Theater. In conjunction with the Director of Production and the Lighting Supervisor, the Technical Director is tasked with making sure that all stage needs of any production at The Joyce Theater are fully satisfied. This […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Mainframe Studios 

Position Summary The Executive Director will be a visionary arts leader, guiding Mainframe Studio’s advancement as it embarks on a new era of its development. They will have a deep understanding that the success of artists and the local creative economy is directly connected to Mainframe’s success. The Executive Director will further advance Mainframe Studios’ […] [READ MORE]

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Curator of Contemporary & Traditional Chinese Art 

Job no: 531927Work type: Officer of AdministrationLocation: Eugene, ORCategories: Architecture/Art/Design, Arts/Theater/Museum, Foreign Languages/Linguistics, International Studies Department: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, OngoingSalary: $65,000 – $75,000 per yearCompensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2022-2023FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins July 4, 2023; open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants For consideration, please submit 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

David Brooks: Why AI Won’t Replace Us

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- The New Republic


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A Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Be A Contract, Court Says

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ISSUES

Don’t Settle, Hollywood Actors Urge Canadians

- CBC


A Ukrainian Nonprofit Collects The Graffiti Invading Russian Soldiers Have Left Behind

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To Elevate Its Reputation, Miami Beach To Spend Nearly $100 Million On Arts And Culture

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Misbehaving Audiences, A History

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Why Has The Hong Kong Arts Centre Been Hemorrhaging Staff?

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The Shed Hires A Separate CEO: Meredith Hodges Of Boston Ballet

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Another Culture War Over Spain’s Bullfights — And This One’s Not About The Bulls

- The New York Times


The First Bank Of The United States (Yes, The One Founded By Alexander Hamilton) Will Become A Museum Of The U.S. Economy

- WHYY (Philadelphia)


An Arts Funding Crisis In The UK

- The Art Newspaper


UK Study: An Artist Income Crisis

- The Art Newspaper


Frustration As Italy Starts Charging For Entrance To The Pantheon

- The New York Times


Arts Groups Are Aghast At The Possibility Of Tearing Down San Diego Civic Theatre

- MSN (The San Diego Union-Tribune)


Overrun By Tourists, The Acropolis Imposes Limits On Visitors For The First Time

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Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI Over Copyright

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MEDIA

Disney May Sell Off Its Television Holdings, Including ABC (But Not ESPN), Says CEO Bob Iger

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No Promotional Work Allowed During The SAG-AFTRA Strike

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Here’s How Streaming Broke The Way Artists/Actors Get Paid

- The New Yorker


SAG-AFTRA Actors Vote To Strike

- Deadline


SAG-AFTRA Has No Deal With Producers; Final Strike Vote Will Happen Today

- The Hollywood Reporter


This Year’s Emmy Nominations

- Variety


What You Need To Know Abut An Impending Actors’ Strike

- Washington Post


SAG-AFTRA Agrees To One Day Of Federal Mediation Before Going On Strike

- AP


Why So Few Older Actors Leading Movies?

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The Artist Who’s Dominating AI-Generated Art (And Not Happy About It)

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MUSIC

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Misbehavior: Is Classical Music Teaching Broken?

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Chicago Versus Pittsburgh: Jeremy Reynolds Compares Orchestras

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Considering All The Conflicted Feelings About The Surprise Success Of “Fast Car”

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The Reigning Guru Of Pop Music

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Study: We Hear Silence As A “Sound”

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The State Of The San Francisco Symphony: Uncertain And Odd

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Philly’s Pops Musicians Have To Do Something. So, Meet The No Name Pops.

- MSN (The Philadelphia Inquirer)


The Lullaby Project: Musicians Help Mothers Create Custom-Made Songs For Their Children

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Antonio Stradivari’s Home And Workshop Have Reopened

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How Tracy Chapman Made Country Music History

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PEOPLE

Mary Ann Hoberman, One Of America’s Great Poets For Children, Is Dead At 92

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Appreciating Peter Schjeldahl

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THEATRE

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IATSE Ratifies Contract Covering Touring Productions

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Facing The Truth: The Edinburgh Fringe Is Broken

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Israel’s Most Controversial Play Is Revived For The First Time Since 1970

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VISUAL

Inside Philadelphia’s Thriving Mural Culture

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Major Consolidation: Frieze Buys Armory Show And Expo Chicago Fairs

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Why Did Dürer Paint Himself Into An Altarpiece? Spite, According To New Research

- The Guardian


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- Artnet


First Pictures: Giant Oak Trusses For Notre Dame Hoisted Into Place

- Seattle Times (Reuters)


Things Are A Mess At The Israel Museum

- MSN (Haaretz)


Eastern Europe Debates The Fate Of Soviet-Era Monuments

- DW


“The Dallas Museum of Art Asked For A Reinvention, And Boy, Is It Going To Get One”

- MSN (The Dallas Morning News)


Climate-Protesting Art Vandals Are Costing Museums Real Money

- The New York Times


Here’s A Possibility: Replacing Looted Items In Museums With State-Of-The-Art Replicas

- Artnet


The Netherlands Is Returning Hundreds Of Looted Items To Indonesia And Sri Lanka

- CNN


Chicago’s Museum Of Contemporary Art Tries A New Path For Art Education

- The New York Times


Protests Over New Orleans Museum Hiring White Curator For African Collection

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WORDS

The Censored Parts Of Elizabeth I’s First Biography Have Been Revealed

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The Woman With The Many Languages

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