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Sunday, October 8, 2023
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From Paper to Pixels: Data from the Shift to Digital Program Books


 Many arts organizations continue to have questions about the relationship between printed programs and digital program books. To provide the best answers to these questions, we turned to our clients. In February 2022, InstantEncore launched InsideGuide, a new platform for creating and delivering digital program books. We invited our InsideGuide clients to complete our second […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director (Los Angeles Children’s Choir)


 LACC is on a dynamic growth trajectory – seeking an entrepreneurial and dynamic executive leader. Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (www.lachildrenschorus.org) invites applications from collaborative and dedicated leaders interested in providing strategic leadership as the Chorus’s next Executive Director. WHO ARE WE? Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent youth choruses, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) […] [READ MORE]
 

 

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]
 

 

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]
 

 

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]
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Campaign Director 

Status: Full-time ExemptReports to: Bryan de Boer, VP & Chief Advancement Officer Position Summary The Jacksonville Symphony is seeking a Campaign Director to lead and execute all aspects of the Symphony’s multi-faceted, multi-year, multi-phased campaign. As a key member of the Development team, the Campaign Director will work collaboratively with the Development staff, the President/CEO, […] [READ MORE]

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Global Arts Management Fellowship 

The DeVos Institute invites applications for its Global Arts Management Fellowship – a three-year, cohort-based intensive for arts and cultural executives. The program is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2026 cohort. Apply by November 14th The program is provided free of charge through a competitive application process. The fellowship serves entrepreneurial executives in the arts […] [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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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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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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