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This Week's Newsletter
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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 Good morning. Here are this week’s highlights: - Asheville’s Arts District Devastated by Flooding from Hurricane Helene
Asheville’s River Arts District, home to galleries, studios, and performance spaces, was severely impacted by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Artists and businesses are grappling with significant losses as they work to rebuild the city’s vibrant cultural hub. Read more on Hyperallergic. - Manchester Climate-Protesting Art Vandals Acquitted
Two Just Stop Oil activists who glued themselves to the frame of a J.M.W. Turner painting were acquitted in Manchester. The court ruled that no lasting damage was caused, reigniting debates about art, protest, and the legal system’s handling of activism. Read more on Artnet. - Seeing Art in Person Sparks Far More Brain Activity than Reproductions
A new study commissioned by the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague shows that viewing original artworks triggers ten times more brain activity than looking at reproductions. This research underscores the irreplaceable value of experiencing art firsthand. Read more on The Guardian. - The Black List Expands to Books
The Black List, famous for identifying emerging screenwriters whose work has gone on to win Academy Awards, is now turning its focus to the publishing world. This expansion could bring a significant shake-up to how new writing talent is discovered. Read more on Wired. - Has Music Software Made Music Worse?
Musician Billy Corgan argues that tools like Pro Tools have “leveled the playing field” in a way that has diluted musicianship, making it easier for people without talent to produce music. His critical take sheds light on the downside of technology’s impact on creativity. Read more on MusicTech.
As usual, jump down below to see stories we collected, arranged by topic. See yiou next week. Doug
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The Artistic Director will lead the creation and implementation of TFANA’s artistic vision, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values. [READ MORE] |
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 Over the past half-century, Syracuse Stage has produced more than 300 plays, including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. [READ MORE] |
 The Director of Development (DOD – Full Time) is responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s fundraising plans in support of the organization’s artistic programming, community education programming, strategic vision, and future growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DOD will be responsible for securing contributed revenue through […] [READ MORE] |
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WCMS now seeks a new Executive Director to lead WCMS into its next stage of creative enterprise. [READ MORE]jobsThe University of South Carolina School of Music is accepting applicants for a Assistant or Associate Professor, 9-month, tenure-track, faculty position. [READ MORE]jobsUnder the general direction of the Director of Special Events & Theatre, develops, plans and implements a variety of programs and leads the day-to-day business operations for The Addison Theatre Centre. [READ MORE]jobsChildren’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) seeks an engaging, collaborative, and strategic Artistic Director to help guide its next chapter. [READ MORE]jobsThe John J. Cali School of Music seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director. [READ MORE]jobsThe Penn State Altoona Visual Art Studies program invites applications for its Spring 2025 Emerging Artist in Residence. [READ MORE]jobsThe American Visionary Art Museum seeks a dynamic leader to partner with board, staff, and constituents to envision and build the next chapter for this extraordinary museum dedicated to visionaries of all sorts. [READ MORE] |
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- Aaron Dworkin
- Sunil Iyengar
- Michael Rushton
- Michael Rushton
- Alan Harrison
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- Portland Business Journal
- Dance Data Project
- The Japan Times
- inews (UK)
- The Guardian
- The New York Times
- The Guardan (UK0
IDEAS |
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- Los Angeles Times (Yahoo)
- Wired
- The New York Times
- National Endowment for the Arts
- The New Yorker
- New York State Bar Association
- The Atlantic
- The Atlantic
- The New Yorker
ISSUES |
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- NEA
- The Guardian
- NBCNews
- The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)
- BBC
- AP
- Hyperallegic
- Esquire
- Limelight
- The Art Newspaper
- Hyperallergic
- The Conversation
- InsideHigherEd
- Nonprofit Quarterly
MEDIA |
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- The New York Times
- The New York Times
- Current
- Stat Significant
- Current
- Washington Post
- Los Angeles Times
- New York Magazine (MSN)
- Inside Radio
- Variety
MUSIC |
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- SFGate
- MusicTech
- San Antonio Report
- The Walrus
- The Conversation
- The Guardian
- The Guardian
- Gramophone
- The New York Times
- WFMT (Chicago)
- San Francisco Classical Voice
- The Guardian
- The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)
- AP
- CBC
PEOPLE |
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- The New York Times
- The Guardian
- NPR
- The Atlantic
- The Guardian
- The Washington Post (MSN)
- Los Angeles Times
- NPR
- The Hollywood Reporter
- The New Yorker
THEATRE |
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- Los Angeles Times (Yahoo!)
- The Telegraph (UK) (MSN)
- The Stage
- The Guardian
- The Atlantic
- The Guardian
- Fast Company
- Washington Post
VISUAL |
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- BBC
- The Guardian
- The Art Newspaper
- Hyperallergic
- Artnet
- GQ
- ARTnews
- The Guardian
- Los Angeles Times
- The New York Times
- Hyperallergic
- The Guardian (UK)
- The New York Times
WORDS |
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- Wired
- Publishers Weekly
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Esquire
- Hedgehog Review
- The Guardian
- The Guardian
- The World
- The Atlantic
- Publishers Weekly
- The Hedgehog Review
- The Walrus
- NBCNews
- The Conversation
Happy reading! Got a story recommendation? We love to hear them. Send tips to artsbeat@artsjournal.com. We'll see you tomorrow. |
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