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Sunday, October 1, 2023
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Reading Symphony Orchestra seeks Executive Director


 The Reading Symphony Orchestra welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director, available in the Fall of 2023. Founded in 1913, the Reading Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest orchestras in continuous operation in the country, providing uninterrupted access to exceptional classical music for the citizens of Berks County and beyond for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

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]
 

 

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]
 

 

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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Director of Development – Paper Mill Playhouse 

About the Opportunity Paper Mill Playhouse, the nation’s premier musical theater, located in Millburn, NJ, seeks an energetic, collaborative, and experienced leader to join their team as Director of Development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional to advance the work of the skilled team that is in place and bring a […] [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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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

UK’s Northern Ballet Drops Its Orchestra To Cut Costs

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IDEAS

Does Academic Pursuit Need a Goal, A “Completed-By” Date?

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Why Being Mediocre Is The Better Choice

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FTC: Time To Hold Amazon Accountable

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Why Do Public Intellectuals So Often Talk Down To Their Audiences?

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A Long Tradition Of Mis-Thinking Intelligence

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ISSUES

Just When Did Art Come To Be Called “Content?” Really? Content?

- The New York Times


Founder Of Philly Fringe Festival Is Stepping Down After 27 Years

- MSN (The Philadelphia Inquirer)


Is Homework Good For Kids?

- The Walrus


Still Leaving Voice Mails? Here’s The New Phone Etiquette

- Washington Post


England’s Second City Is Bankrupt. Arts Groups Fear It Might Sell Off Its Cultural Venues

- The Guardian


Our Education System Was Created In Industrial Times. We Need An Upgrade

- The Guardian


Google Search Is Arguably The Internet’s Most Important Innovation. Now It’s Also A Tragedy.

- MSN (The Atlantic)


Survey: Australian Arts Participation Study Released

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A Crisis At UK Universities

- The Wall Street Journal


Elect Us And We Will More Than Triple Arts Funding, Canada’s Liberal Party Tells One Province’s Voters

- CBC


The Sudden Devastation In Libya’s City Of Poets

- The New York TImes


School Book Bans Show No Signs Of Slowing

- NPR



 

MEDIA

Hattie McDaniel’s Donated Oscar Disappeared Years Ago

- NPR


The Writers’ Strike Settlement Was Good. But Not Good Enough Concerning AI

- Wired


Writers’ Settlement Tries To Define Streaming Subscriber

- The Hollywood Reporter


Major Financial Mismanagement Uncovered At Sacramento’s Capital Public Radio As University Takes Over Control

- Inside Radio


Sacramento’s Capital Public Radio Nearly Went Bust And Shut Down. What Happens To It Now, Post-Takeover?

- The Sacramento Bee


What Journalism Needs To Learn About AI

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Why Hollywood’s European Connection Is Growing

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Filmmaker Agnieszka Holland Sues Poland’s Minister Of Justice For Defamation

- The Hollywood Reporter


Agnieszka Holland On Her Award-Winning Refugee Film, “Green Border”, And Why Poland’s Government Is So Angry About It

- The Hollywood Reporter


Spotify Is Testing AI-Generated Podcast Translations In The Podcasters’ Voices

- Variety



 

MUSIC

We’re Finally Going To Hear Christopher Plummer Singing Edelweiss

- The Guardian (UK)


Was Christian Thielemann A Wise Choice To Succeed Daniel Barenboim In Berlin?

- Van


When You’re A Musician And Your Brain Stops Speaking To Your Hands

- Aeon


This Family Has Been Making Bronze Bells For More Than 1,000 Years

- Atlas Obscura


Daniel Barenboim’s Successor In Berlin Will Be —

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The Current Research On Music As Medicine

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Attacking Orchestras’ Audience Problem

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The Great Organs Of Texas

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Semyon Bychkov On Authenticity In Music

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This Baritone Was Singing The Role Of God. He Had A Heart Attack And Died Onstage.

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A Plan To Reconstruct San Francisco’s Davies Hall

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Conductor John DeMain Announces Retirement From Madison Symphony Orchestra

- The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)


Fire Destroys An Entire Building At Bösendorfer Piano Factory

- Classic FM (UK)


North Carolina Symphony Gets A New Music Director

- Charlotte News-Observer


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Making Comics About Jazz Music Is Like What?

- Slate


A Symphony For Plants

- NPR



 

PEOPLE

Right Wing Trolls Are Attacking Taylor Swift. Good Luck With That

- Salon


How To Memorialize Dawn Powell When We Can’t Find Her Grave?

- The New York Times


Actor Michael Gambon Is Dead At 82

- The Guardian


Think Our Politicians Indulge In Too Much Performance? Consider The Emperor Nero

- The Guardian


Actor David McCallum, Star Of “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” And “NCIS”, Is Dead At 90

- AP



 

THEATRE

Are Theatre Ticket Prices Just Too High?

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The Men Who Saved Half Of Shakespeare’s Plays From Complete Loss

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A Changing Of The Guard On Broadway?

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- The Guardian


Lin-Manuel Miranda And Phylicia Rashad Head To Capitol Hill To Lobby For Theatre

- The Hill


Leading Avant-Garde Theater Directors Are Turning To The Musicals Of Andrew Lloyd Webber (?!?)

- The New York Times


Juilliard’s Acting MFA Program Will Become Tuition-Free

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How Sondheim’s Last (Incomplete) Musical Made It To The Stage

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VISUAL

Fire In Maine Town Destroys Jamie Wyeth, NC Wyeth Works

- The New York Times


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- The Guardian


This Museum Employee Committed An Unusually Brazen Theft

- CNN


China Has Been On A Museum-Building Spree. Now Some Of Them Are Closing

- The Art Newspaper


Unionized Workers At The Art Institute Of Chicago Win Their First Contract

- ARTnews


Archaeologist Helping Manhattan DA Identify Looted Antiquities Complains That His Work Never Gets Credited

- The Guardian


Inside The British Museum Scandal

- The Standard


One Of Ethiopia’s Most Sacred Objects, Looted 155 Years Ago, Is Returned

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Group Files Suit To Stop Construction Of New Memphis Art Museum

- Memphis Commercial Appeal


With A Week’s Warning To Students, The Last Remaining Campuses Of The Art Institutes Are Closing

- The New York Times


The Mega-Dealers Coming After Museums

- Washington Post


The Copyright Office Needs A Rethink About AI

- Ars Technica


The City Of The Dead Is Being Bulldozed

- The New York TImes


A Forgotten Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Is Found In A Royal Storeroom

- The Observer (UK)


Getting Old, Says Former Young British Artist Sarah Lucas, Is Rather Pleasant

- The Guardian (UK)


The Smithsonian Latino Museum Is Facing Pushback

- The New York Times


A Museum For Compton

- Los Angeles Times



 

WORDS

This Promising African Novelist’s Career Evaporated When He Was Accused Of Plagiarism. But Is That What It Was?

- The New York Times


Why AI Companies Are Hiring An Army Of Writers

- Rest of World


How Asian-American Parents Teach Their Kids Heritage Languages They Themselves Can Barely Speak

- MSN (The Atlantic)


My Books Were Used To Train AI. So What?

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This Writer’s Books Were Used To Train Meta’s New AI Program. So He Asked It Some Questions.

- MSN (Slate)


Here Are The 183,000 Books Which Authors Suing Meta Over (Is Yours One Of Them?)

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