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Sunday, September 24, 2023
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Fall + Winter 2024 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises


 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program develops leaders across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn your Master’s in One Year. More than ever, the creative industries need professionals who can leverage strategic business knowledge to drive innovation and growth. They also need […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Interdisciplinary Preparation in Business, Policy, and the Arts


 🎭 Passionate about the arts? Elevate your love for dance, theatre, and music into leadership! Dive into NYU Steinhardt’s MA in Performing Arts Administration. Global perspectives, top faculty, and hands-on NYC experience. 🌍 Curious? Join our online info session on Oct 26! 📅 Bring your love of dance, theatre, music, or opera and desire to […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Senior Director, Development, NYCity Ballet


 The New York City Ballet (NYCB) seeks a highly motivated, experienced, collaborative, entrepreneurial and creative individual with a demonstrated track record to serve as Senior Director of Development (SDD). The individual in this position will be responsible for providing leadership to and management of the fundraising department in order to achieve the annual contributed income […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Inaugural Managing Director, Music of Remembrance


 Leading new work commissioner seeks an entrepreneurial leader to serve as its first Managing Director. Music of Remembrance invites applications from arts management leaders interested in providing strategic and collaborative leadership in the inaugural role of Managing Director. WHO ARE WE? Music of Remembrance (MOR) is a Seattle-based performing arts organization focused on addressing questions […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director & Principal Operations Officer- Guthrie Theater


 Guthrie Theater invites applications for The Managing Director & Principal Operations Officer, the highest administrative and operations officer of the organization. As described, this position is the second most senior leader within the organization after the Artistic Director (who serves also as the Principal Executive Officer). Guthrie Theater has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts […] [READ MORE]
 

 

New York Youth Symphony seeks Executive Director


 The New York Youth Symphony welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director, available in the Fall of 2023. New York Youth Symphonyhttp://www.nyys.org Founded in 1963, the Grammy Award winning New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) is nationally recognized for its Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, Composition, First Music, Musical Theater Songwriting, and Apprentice […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Chief Executive Officer-Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey


 Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) invites applications from strong leaders to serve as their next Chief Executive Officer. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors through the Chair. The key elements of responsibilities include the following: Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to lead […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Washington Men’s Camerata


 The Washington Men’s Camerata invites qualified applicants to apply for the salaried position of Artistic Director commencing with the 2024-2025 concert season. For best consideration, applications should be submitted no later than Monday, October 16, 2023. About the Washington Men’s Camerata – Washington, DC (https://camerata.com) The Washington Men’s Camerata, founded in 1984 and based in […] [READ MORE]
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Executive Director, Toronto Mendelssohn choir 

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATESA Cultural Management Consulting FirmTORONTO MENDELSSOHN CHOIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir invites applications and referrals for the position of Executive Director. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) has been a champion of choral music in Canada since 1894. As Canada’s leading symphonic choir, and a pioneering force in the […] [READ MORE]

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Phoenix Boys Choir seeks Managing Director 

Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will partner with the Artistic Director to guide the organization through a crucial period of growth, defining the future of the Phoenix Boys Choir. Responsible for the administration and operational management of the organization, within this collaborative relationship, the Managing Director will foster and […] [READ MORE]

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Subscription and Group Sales Manager 

Harvard University 05-Sep-2023Subscription and Group Sales ManagerAmerican Repertory Theater63711BR Job Summary The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater, producing groundbreaking work that is driven by risk-taking and passionate inquiry. The Marketing and Communications department is responsible for building brand awareness and driving attendance to performances and […] [READ MORE]

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Associate Director of Institutional Giving 

About Orchestra of St. Luke’s Recognized as an industry leader in artistic excellence, sustainable innovation, and community impact, Orchestra of St. Luke’s fulfills its mission through programming in three areas: Performance, Education, and The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. OSL performs 60-70 concerts annually with a subscription series in each of Carnegie’s three halls; a […] [READ MORE]

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Associate Director of Individual & Planned Giving 

About Orchestra of St. Luke’s Recognized as an industry leader in artistic excellence, sustainable innovation, and community impact, Orchestra of St. Luke’s fulfills its mission through programming in three areas: Performance, Education, and The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. OSL performs 60-70 concerts annually with a subscription series in each of Carnegie’s three halls; a […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – The Knights 

The Executive Director of The Knights is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who works in tandem with The Knights’ Artistic Directors and Board of Trustees to provide leadership and drive revenue growth, managing the artistic, human, and financial resources of an ambitious and creative orchestral collective at home in New York City and on tour across […] [READ MORE]

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Dean, School of Drama 

University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston-Salem, NC THE SEARCH The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA or the University), a nationally recognized public arts conservatory, seeks a strategic, courageous, people-centric, institution-builder to serve as the next Dean of the School of Drama (or the SoD). Currently ranked #3 in 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

A Pair Of New Artistic Directors At Louisville Ballet

- Louisville Courier Journal


Melissa Barak Puts Her Stamp On Los Angeles Ballet

- Yahoo! (Los Angeles Times)


A NY City Ballet Dancer Grapples With Retirement

- The New York Times


Dance Critic Laura Bleiberg, 65

- CultureOC


The Highly Unusual Dance Career Of Choreographer Trajal Harrell

- The New York Times


Minnesota Dance Theatre Director Steps Down After 30 Years

- The Star-Tribune (Mpls)


Founding Artistic Director Of Richmond Ballet Retires After 44 Years

- Richmond Times-Dispatch


In These Times: Three Books Chronicle The Dance Life In New York

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IDEAS

Inside The Science Of Figuring Out Crowds

- Nautilus


Take The Money And Run: Museum Sues Artist For Submitting Empty Frames After Being Commissioned For The Art

- The Guardian


Southern Kids Have Lost Their Accents

- NPR



 

ISSUES

Is This Very Popular French Theme Park Selling A Reactionary Version Of French History?

- The Guardian


City Of Baltimore Tops Up Its Support Of The Arts

- CBS News


Southbank’s New Leaders Have A Plan

- The Stage


California Will Provide Money To Help Small Arts Groups Comply With New Employment Law

- MSN (San Francisco Chronicle)


New York’s Live Performance Industry Convenes Its First Meeting

- The Hollywood Reporter


City Of San Francisco Appoints Its First-Ever Drag Laureate

- The Guardian


Disney Co. To Pour $60 Billion Into Its Theme Parks And Cruise Line

- Reuters


Study: Australians Have Slowed Down Their Consumption Of Arts Events

- ArtsHub


The Enduring Power Of Fairies

- BBC


How London Is Trying To Help Low-Income Artists

- The Art Newspaper


Melbourne Gets A New Performing Arts Center

- Limelight


Why AI Isn’t So Great At Designing Cities (Yet)

- Bloomberg


So, What Exactly Are The “Liberal Arts” Anyway?

- The Conversation


Kyiv And Lviv Sites Added To UNESCO’s World Heritage In Danger List

- AP



 

MEDIA

Hollywood’s Crew Members Make Candles, Do Tarot Readings To Get By

- Los Angeles Times


Amazon Streaming Announces Big Price Hike

- Deadline


Remember NFTs? Most Of Them Are Now Worthless

- Business Insider


Deflating: Sony Downsizes Its Podcasting Division

- InsideRadio


Skilled Craftspeople Put Out Of Work By The Hollywood Strikes Are Going Real-World

- Curbed


“We’re All Trying To Figure Out How To Get People To Care About News And She Just Saved Journalism In A 30-Second Video”

- Yahoo! (TheWrap)


What Hollywood’s Striking Workers Are Doing While The Strike Continues

- The Wall Street Journal


Rupert Murdoch Resigns As Chairman Of Fox Corp. And News Corp.

- AP


The UK Film Industry Has Been Thriving

- BBC


How To End Doom Scrolling (It’s A Design Issue)

- Wired



 

MUSIC

Connections Between Classical Music And Heavy Metal

- Van


Cassette By Cassette, One Pakistani Man Is Working To Preserve Afghan Musical History

- The Guardian


Four Days After Abruptly Canceling Its Season, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Closes Down

- Waterloo Region Record (Kitchener, Ontario)


Inside Discontent At The Cleveland Institute Of Music

- Van


Recording Industry Is Having A Record-Breaking Year

- The Verge


SoundShirt: Lyric Opera Of Chicago Will Offer New Technology For Hearing-Impaired People To Experience Music

- Chicago Sun-Times


Orchestra’s Last-Minute Season Cancellation: What The Board Has Said

- Ludwig Van


Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Perform “Under Protest” Without A Contract

- Philadelphia Inquirer


San Francisco Symphony Musicians’ Contract Expired A Year Ago. What’s Happening?

- San Francisco Classical Voice


Key To The Metropolitan Opera’s Future: Contemporary Work

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The Italian Opera House With Two Rival Superintendents

- The New York Times


Milwaukee Symphony Musicians Agree To New Contract – Pay Raise And Rethinking Auditions

- Yahoo!


Potential Orchestra Audiences Want Some Changes To The Concert Format: Survey

- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (UK)


Alabama High School Band Leader Tased And Arrested When He Refused To Stop His Band Playing

- AL.com


Musicians Sold Their Song Catalogs To Investment Funds For Big Money. Those Investments Haven’t Held Up

- The Honest Broker


Orchestra In Ontario Cancels All Performances And Practices

- CTV Kitchener


In England, An Orchestra Has Its Very Own School

- BBC



 

PEOPLE

More Former Employees of David Adjaye Decry Working Conditions

- Artnet


Bollywood Star Wins Indian Court Case Over AI Use Of His Image

- Variety


Things Emily Dickinson Collected — Now Online

- The Atlantic


Stephen Gould, One Of The World’s Leading Heldentenors, Dies Two Weeks After Announcing Cancer Diagnosis

- AP


Roger Whittaker, “Wandering Minstrel” Pop Star Of The 1970s And ’80s, Is Dead At 87

- MSN (The Washington Post)


The Consequences Of The Russell Brand Sexual Assault Allegations Have Started To Hit

- AP


Tony Winner Michael McGrath Has Died At 65

- The New York Times



 

THEATRE

The Babysitting Nonprofit Helping Parents Go To Broadway Shows

- NPR


Female Comics Say Russell Brand Is The Tip Of The Iceberg In Comedy

- The Guardian


After Going Dark This Year, Cal Shakes Will Be Back In 2024 For Its Golden Anniversary

- MSN (San Francisco Chronicle)


The Eddie Redmayne “Cabaret” Will Be Broadway’s Most Expensive Revival Ever

- Broadway Journal


The Critic Who Was Repeatedly Bopped On The Head With A Playbill (And Other Tales Of Audience Members Acting Out)

- Yahoo! (Chicago Tribune)


Second City Will Open Its New York Outpost This November

- The Hollywood Reporter


Institutional Critique: Jeremy Harris And The Reevaluation Of Theatre

- The New Yorker


After 62 Years, Ossie Davis’s Satire Of Racism In The Deep South, “Purlie Victorious”, Is Returning To Broadway

- The New York Times



 

VISUAL

The National Gallery Reneges On Its Agreement About The Corcoran

- Washington Post


The Louvre’s First Female Leader Wants To Give That “Giant Ocean Liner” An Overhaul

- The New York Times


When AI Models Disagree: Two Different Verdicts On Whether A Painting Is By Raphael. Which to Believe?

- Artnet


Two Years After Its Search Led To A Racism Controversy, Indianapolis Museum of Art Has A New Director

- ARTnews


What Shocking Sudden Losses By One Of The Art World’s High End Dealers Says About The Art Market

- The Art Newspaper


An Exhibition Curated By ChatGPT Is Reviewed By ChatGPT

- Artnet


Remember That Artist Whose Piece Was Literally “Take The Money And Run”? The Court Rules He Has To Give The Money Back

- Hyperallergic


In Which AI Helps Farhad Manjoo Finally Learn How To Draw

- The New York Times


His Work Was Seen By Millions, But He Was Invisible To The Artworld

- The New York Times


Miro’s Yellows Have Lost Their Brilliance

- The New York Times


Fury And Grief As The UK Closes Its Art Schools

- The Observer (UK)


The Wildenstein Art Dynasty Is In Court In France, Again

- The New York Times


The Namer Of Nail Polish Colors Speaks Up

- Slate


Florida Museum Curator Fired After Questions Are Raised In Colorado

- The New York Times


In Germany, Right-Wing Threats Lead To Museum Police Protection

- Hyperallergic


MoMA Joins The Thirty Dollar Museum Crowd

- Hyperallegic



 

WORDS

Death Of The Literary Feud

- The Critic


Booker Prize Shortlist: Only One UK Author Gets On

- The Guardian


Why Two Big AI Companies Are Hiring Poets And Fiction Writers

- Rest of World


Independent Booksellers Have Started Using TikTok As A Marketing Platform

- Publishers Weekly


224-Year-Old Virginia Library In Danger Of Shutting Over Book-Banning Fight

- AP News


Grisham, Franzen, George R.R. Martin Lead A Third Lawsuit By Authors Against Open AI

- The Hollywood Reporter


Library In Washington State Wins Lawsuit, Is Saved From Possible Closure Over Culture War Book Bans

- Yahoo! (The Seattle Times)


The Books You Always Meant To Read (But Haven’t)

- Washington Post


Gloria Steinem Remembers The Debut Issue Of Ms. Magazine

- Literary Hub


TikTok Stars Are The New Saviors Of The Cookbook Industry

- The New York Times


Hilary Mantel’s “Final Book” To Be Published Next Month

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- LitHub


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