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Sunday, October 30, 2022
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Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra seeks Executive Director


 The Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director, available in early 2023. The Organization http://www.syso.org Founded in 1942, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is one of the largest and most highly regarded youth orchestra training programs in North America. The organization creates access to music education for more […] [READ MORE]
 

 

INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER


 The Joyce Theater Foundation, New York’s leading dance presenting organization, seeks a full-time Institutional Giving Manager to support all fundraising efforts associated with securing and managing relationships with foundation, corporate, and government funders. Qualified candidates will have excellent writing and numerical skills, while being team player and task juggler, who is detail-oriented, and deadline-sensitive. This […] [READ MORE]
 

 

President – Fort Worth Museum of Science and History


 The President oversees all functions of the institution and provides leadership for all aspects of the operation and program and is the catalyst for exciting, innovative, and educationally sound programming and exhibitions that introduce ideas to audiences of all ages. The President will: Guide the vision of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director- Indiana Repertory Theatre


 INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE (IRT), the state of Indiana’s flagship theatre company, invites inventive artistic visionaries committed to the thoughtful stewardship of this admired 50-year-old cultural institution to present themselves as candidates for the position of Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director. Embracing artistic leadership through a broadening lens of inclusion and equity is essential to IRT’s […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall + Winter 2023 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 strong communication skills and strategic business knowledge to drive innovation and growth. They also need effective and agile leaders with […] [READ MORE]
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Senior Accountant (Budget) 

Title: Senior Accountant (Budget)Department: FinanceReports to: Director of Budget and Planning Summary: Reporting to the Director of Budget and Planning, the Senior Accountant will assist in all stages and aspects of the budget and forecast process to support the mission and activities of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc. (“POKC) and its subsidiaries POA/AOM/KCI. […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Performing Arts Operations 

Lynn University seeks an experienced performing arts center administrator whowill bring forward creative ways for the university’s cultural facilities to operate effectively and efficiently, finding new avenues of inter-departmental communication and collaboration through arts activities, and increasing attendance at all cultural concerts and performances. The new Director will coordinate facility scheduling and operations, the overall […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director- Levitt Pavilion Denver 

Position Summary The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver, the 501(c)3 that operates the Levitt Pavilion Denver. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. Partnership and communication are key to collaboration between […] [READ MORE]

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Dorrance Dance – Director of Development 

Position Title: Director of DevelopmentLocation: New York, NYStatus: Full-time, ExemptSalary: $75,000 plus medical insurance and vacation benefitsReports To: Executive DirectorApplication Deadline: Open until Filled Position Summary Dorrance Dance seeks a strategic, proactive, and resourceful Director of Development (DOD) to join its staff. As an experienced fundraising professional, the DOD is responsible for all areas of […] [READ MORE]

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Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of Orchestral Studies 

The John J. Cali School of Music seeks a dynamic professional as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of Orchestral Studies to lead and develop a vibrant orchestral program that will serve music majors from several concentrations. The successful candidate will conduct and serve as administrator of the orchestras of the School of Music […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director — Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (CPFA) seeks an experienced, dynamic leader to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. CPFA produces both its namesake five-day long summer festival and First Night State College, a family friendly arts-oriented celebration of the New Year’s holiday. As the organization’s chief administrative and artistic officer, the Executive Director […] [READ MORE]

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Production Manager- South Coast Repertory 

Position Summary The Production Manager for South Coast Repertory is a member of the executive staff and is directly responsible to the Artistic Director and the Managing Director. The Production Manager functions as the supervisor for all areas of production including long-range and season planning and scheduling, budgeting, allocating resources, contracting employees and designers, monitoring […] [READ MORE]

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Dean, School of Film 

The University of the Arts (UArts) welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Film.  This is a renewed search to be completed this academic year.  University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Portland Baroque Orchestra 

Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO), one of the largest period performance orchestras in the United States, is seeking a forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and energetic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Founded in 1984, PBO performs on period instruments, specializing in works of the Baroque and Early Classical eras, as well as exploring the musical […] [READ MORE]

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Cultural Affairs Manager, Santa Monica 

The City of Santa Monica is looking for a dynamic Cultural Affairs Manager to lead the Cultural Affairs Division. The Manager will direct the development and implementation of a broad range of community-focused cultural, creative, and arts policies, programs, and investments. This includes harnessing the power of the arts in local economic recovery efforts through […] [READ MORE]

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Assistant Professor of Dance (tenure-track) 

Position Description Summary: The Program of Theatre & Dance, part of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University, invites applications to fill a tenure-track position in Dance at the rank of assistant professor beginning in fall 2023. The program seeks an experienced educator and practitioner of contemporary dance form(s). We […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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A New Arts Journalism Initiative In Dallas

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Facebook Threatens To Block News In Canada

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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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