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Sunday, August 29, 2021
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ASSISTANT ARTS PROFESSOR, DANCE NON-WESTERN FORMS


 NYU Tisch Department of Dance seeks an experienced dance educator and dance practitioner of contemporary form(s). Candidates should possess expertise and embodied knowledge as a choreographer, performer, and teacher and the ability to teach a diverse student population using inclusive course materials and culturally responsive teaching strategies. The Department is actively expanding the perspectives and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

ASSISTANT ARTS PROFESSOR, DANCE AFRICAN DIASPORIC FORMS


 This position is one of several new hires in Tisch School of the Arts focused on representation in the arts as part of the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative. Job Description: NYU Tisch Department of Dance seeks an experienced dance educator and dance practitioner of contemporary form(s) originating from the African diaspora. Candidates should possess […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – The Acting Company


 The Acting Company (TAC) in New York City seeks an ambitious and talented arts administrator to serve as Managing Director as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Reporting directly to TAC’s Board of Directors as its chief executive officer, the Managing Director will take ownership of and skillfully lead all administrative, fundraising, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

President & CEO – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra


 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) seeks an inspirational, decisive, and dynamic leader to be its next President & CEO. The President & CEO will serve as the top steward and ambassador of the BSO’s significant standing as one of the world’s most respected symphony orchestras. As a dedicated strategist who understands how to gain trust for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

GENERAL DIRECTOR OPERA SAN JOSÉ


 GENERAL DIRECTOROPERA SAN JOSÉSan Jose, California Opera San José (OSJ) invites applications and recommendations for the position of General Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Director provides for the overall leadership of this $5 million company, with ultimate responsibility for all creative and operational aspects of administration and production. The General Director […] [READ MORE]
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Consultant – New York or London, AEA Consulting 

AEA Consulting is a global consulting firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative sector. We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Consultant to join us in our mission to harness the power of art, culture, and creativity to realize the full potential of people and places […] [READ MORE]

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Office Administrator, AEA Consulting, Beacon, New York 

AEA Consulting, a global consulting firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative sector, seeks an Office Administrator to assist the organization in its Beacon, New York, office. We are looking for an energetic, professional team player who can execute flawlessly in a stimulating, fast-paced environment. The Office Administrator reports […] [READ MORE]

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Senior Consultant – New York 

AEA Consulting is a global consulting firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative sector. We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Senior Consultant to join us in our mission to harness the power of art, culture, and creativity to realize the full potential of people and […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President of Venue and Theatre Operations – Flint Institute of Music 

The Vice President of Venue and Theatre Operations (VPVTO) is a newly-created role for the Flint Institute of Music (“the FIM”) located in Flint, Michigan, and is designed to unify its front and back of house operations and patron experience across its campus and beyond as it scales its work in the community and on […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President of Artistic and Community Programs – Flint Institute of Music 

About the Opportunity The Vice President of Artistic and Community Programs (VPACP) is a newly-created role for the Flint Institute of Music (“the FIM”) located in Flint, Michigan, and is designed to unify the FIM’s exciting array of theatre, dance, music, and film programming, as well as seek opportunities for innovative collaborations that will deliver […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Patron Services, Florida Theatre 

The nonprofit Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a Director of Patron Services to lead its Front of House operations. A 1927 historic theatre, the 1,864-seat venue is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most attended theatres by Pollstar, and provides the 12th largest city in the U.S. with 175-200 live events annually. […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Louisville Ballet 

Louisville Ballet is one of the oldest continuously operating ballet companies in the country and serves as the official state ballet of Kentucky. Originally founded as a civic ballet in 1952, Louisville Ballet has steadily grown to become one of the nation’s leading regional ballet companies and has worked with some of ballet’s brightest lights, […] [READ MORE]

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Associate/Professor in Performing Arts Leadership, University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance 

The appointee will: work alongside departmental leadership to re-envision the Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. [READ MORE]

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 

About Us: Mitchell-Innes & Nash places outstanding contemporary artists within a historical context, revealing a continuity of ideas and aesthetic virtuosity from the modern era through the present. Position Summary: Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Director of Finance is responsible for all financial, accounting and business analysis processes for the company. The Director of […] [READ MORE]

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Circus Smirkus – Executive Artistic Director 

s (Smirkus) is a world-renowned, nonprofit circus arts organization that inspires kids of all ages to develop artistic, athletic, and life skills through the power of performance. [READ MORE]

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Associate Director, Mannes Prep 

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender […] [READ MORE]

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UC San Diego – Stuart Collection – Director 

Organization Stuart CollectionAn important factor in creating a sense of belonging and a vibrant, welcoming campus for students, faculty, and staff is the use of physical space, including the activation of outdoor spaces through culturally diverse art. In addition to the 21 existing installations, the newest project, Concordance, by artist Ann Hamilton is well underway. […] [READ MORE]

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Early Music America seeks next Executive Director 

The Executive Director is the senior operating officer of Early Music America (EMA), reporting to the Board of Directors. [READ MORE]

 

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