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Sunday, August 14, 2022
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Thinking of Going Back to School? Check out our Career Guide


 It's back to school season - are you thinking of a change? [READ MORE]
 

 

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 Boston Court Pasadena is a nonprofit performing arts center in the Los Angeles Area primarily dedicated to developing and producing adventurous new work, significantly re-envisioned classics, and nurturing both emerging and established artists across all art forms. [READ MORE]
 

 

SF Shakespeare Festival seeks Artistic Director


 San Francisco Shakespeare Festival seeks an Artistic Director to provide artistic vision, strategy, and passion to build on SF Shakes’ 40-year commitment to changing lives through accessible Shakespeare-based performances, education, and engagement. [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Theater J


 The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of Theater J, which is hosed within the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) located near Dupont Circle. [READ MORE]
 

 

Apply Now for MA in Arts Administration at Goucher College. Consider What’s Next.


 An innovative MA program in Arts Administration will help you prepare for the ever-changing environment of today's arts administrator. Designed for those who are also working full-time, this limited-residency program is practical and affordable. [READ MORE]
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Artistic Director/Producer- Ojai Playwrights Conference 

Equal parts practicing artist and executive leader, the ADP guides and manages the organization year-round, though the time commitment and demands of the position vary depending on the programming schedule. [READ MORE]

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Senior Vice President: Planning & Capacity Building- Arts Consulting Group 

Position Summary Reporting to ACG’s President, the Senior Vice President – Planning and Capacity Building (SVP-PCB) will focus on business development, delivery of client services, and team mentoring, training, and supervision. Serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the SVP-PCB will collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to maximize […] [READ MORE]

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Artistic Director- Center Theatre Group 

The Artistic Director (AD) will inspire and guide CTG's robust, diverse staff and artists, championing a cohesive artistic vision and encouraging all members of the CTG community to take an active role in the artistic work and educational programs. [READ MORE]

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President and CEO- National Association of Latino Arts and Culture 

The President and CEO will be a strategic and dynamic leader with a deep passion for arts and culture, an exceptional work ethic, and demonstrated success engaging partners and philanthropic supporters. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director & CEO, Columbus Museum of Art 

This leader guides the museum and its professional staff in pursuing its mission and assuring a sustainable future, garners support for the institution’s priorities including serving as chief fundraiser. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Street Poets 

Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, support Street Poets’ exemplary programs, and oversee all administrative and business functions. [READ MORE]

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Senior Associate Artistic Director at Olney Theatre Center 

The ideal candidate is passionate about producing theater for the community and is looking to lead a regional theater as their next career step. [READ MORE]

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Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule) & MFA Program Director – Theater 

The Department of Theatre at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applicants for a full-time lecturer (doctoral schedule) and Program Director position for the MFA Playwriting program effective September of 2022.  [READ MORE]

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Director of Arts Programming – University of Pittsburgh 

Come lead a team of creative thinkers and innovators where you have the ability to envision and build programming experiences for the university and the community. [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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Former Childhood Star Says Nickelodeon Offered Her Hush Money

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Is Boston’s State Seal A Racist Symbol Or A Historical Reminder?

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MEDIA

Gen Z Dilemma: What Actually Is A Healthy Relationship With Social Media?

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Is There Any Such Thing Anymore As A Star Whose Name Can Sell Movie Tickets?

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Netflix Offers A Whole Bunch Of Games. No One Is Playing Them.

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Disney Passes Netflix In Number Of Subscribers

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Streaming Services Are Consolidating Or “Rebundling.” Maybe Not A Good Idea

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A Major Corruption Scandal At Berlin’s Regional Public Broadcaster

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Pew Study: Teen Social Media Use Has Doubled Since 2015

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Canada’s New Online News Act Builds On Australia’s And Could Be A Model For More Countries

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A New Factor In Writing TV Scripts: The Online Superfans Scrutinizing Every Line Of Dialogue For Clues

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MUSIC

There’s Country Music In Africa? Yes, And There Has Been For Almost 100 Years

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PEOPLE

Actress Anne Heche Has Died At 53

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Salman Rushdie Attacked On Stage

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Kirill Serebrennikov And The Quandary Of Russian Artists During Wartime

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Filmmaker Lars Von Trier Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

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Pulitzer-Winning Historian David McCullough Is Dead At 89

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Actor Anne Heche In “Extreme Critical Condition” After Driving Her Car Into Two Different Buildings

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THEATRE

Is The Out-Of-Town Tryout Done?

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A Bunch Of Theater Company Directors In The Bay Area Are Leaving Their Jobs At Once.  Why Now?

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One Broadway Show Has Reintroduced Mask-Only Nights

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VISUAL

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New UK Guidance For Museums On Art Restitution

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Archaeologists Rebury Important Ancient Villa

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Too Phallic: London Students Are Loudly Objecting To Anthony Gormley’s Planned Sculpture Honoring Alan Turing

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The Enormous Effort To Protect And Rescue Ukraine’s Art And Monuments, Organized More Or Less On The Fly

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New Leader For 9/11 Museum

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How Museums Are Dealing With LGBTQ Cultures

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London’s Horniman Museum To Return 72 Pieces Of Art To Nigeria

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Questioning The Ethics Of White Men Collecting Black Art

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WORDS

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The Mysterious, Endangered Language That Can’t Say “No” (Or “Yes”)

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Our Ever-Evolving Definitions Of What’s Obscene

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