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Sunday, October 24, 2021
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Friends of Chamber Music KC Seeks Artistic Director


 The Artistic Director is responsible for setting the program schedule, hiring performers, selecting venues, planning ancillary programs, forging local and national partnerships, and playing an important role in fund development and marketing. [READ MORE]
 

 

Winter and Fall 2022 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises


 Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises program develops leaders in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. [READ MORE]
 

 

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera seeks Executive Director


 The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director, available in January, 2022. [READ MORE]
 

 

Symphony San Jose Seeks President/General Director


 The successful candidate will become a community leader representing the Symphony and establishing relationships that support and foster its growth and success. [READ MORE]
 

 

GMCW seeks Director of Development


 The Director of Development (DoD) is a new role on the GMCW team that is both strategic and tactical. [READ MORE]
 

 

Apply Now for an MA in Arts Management at CGU


 Los Angeles, the Creative Capital of the World, Is Our Laboratory [READ MORE]
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Associate Development/Database Management 

The Development Associate/Database manager is an integral member of the AKLB Team. [READ MORE]

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Roundabout Theatre Company – Director of Human Resources 

The new Director of Human Resources will join Roundabout at the intersection of reengagement and reinvention of culture. [READ MORE]

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Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Development Director 

Create, manage, and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan... [READ MORE]

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MusiCorps seeks Managing Director 

The Managing Director will work in tandem with the Executive Director and our partners to implement, sustain and grow MusiCorps as a leading innovator among national arts organizations serving U.S. veterans. [READ MORE]

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Associate Development/Database Management, Alonzo King LINES Ballet 

The position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day functioning of the Development Department as well as helping to ensure the success of all special events. [READ MORE]

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Summer Music Festival, Camp, and School Seeks Development Manager 

The Development Manager, with the Executive Director and Board’s Development Committee, helps lead the School’s annual fund and overall development effort. [READ MORE]

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Jacksonville Symphony seeks Vice President & General Manager 

The Vice President & General Manager (GM) is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for the management of orchestra operati [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Peoria Symphony Orchestra (Peoria, IL) 

Based in Peoria, IL, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, with an Annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 million is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. [READ MORE]

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Audience Development Manager 

The goal of the Audience Development Manager, a new position at H+H, is to create and execute innovative strategies and tactics to increase attendance at H+H concerts by people of color, by students, and by groups. [READ MORE]

 

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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MUSIC

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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VISUAL

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