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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra – General Manager


 Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the General Manager will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for production, education, and community engagement functions. [READ MORE]
 

 

Chicago Dancemakers Forum Seeks Executive Director


 Chicago Dancemakers Forum seeks a leader to ensure the fullest expression of its mission and the consistent achievement of its financial objectives. [READ MORE]
 

 

The Amarillo Symphony seeks Executive Director


 The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through the President and serves as the organization’s chief executive and operating officer. [READ MORE]
 

 

iSing Seeks Executive Director


 Working closely with Board and the Artistic Directors, the ED will provide the day-to-day leadership and overall management that will enable iSing to realize its vision, fulfill its mission, and achieve its goals for artistic and organizational success. [READ MORE]
 

 

Patron Services Director at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival


 The Patron Services Director manages all aspects of customer service and patron experiences in this year-round position. [READ MORE]
 

 

Director, Opening Nights at Florida State University


 The Director, Opening Nights (ON) directs all aspects of the organization by administering and implementing strategies that advance the organization. [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Village Theatre


 VILLAGE THEATRE seeks its next Artistic Director (AD) to lead the organization’s overall artistic operations. The Artistic Director will serve in a co-equal partnership with a Managing Director to be named after the AD is selected. Each will report to the Board through its President. [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]
 

 

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]
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Grand Performances – President and CEO 

The President & CEO will be charged with creating a vision for the expansion and growth of Grand Performances and producing exceptional, diverse artistic experiences that attract, inspire, and retain a broad spectrum of audiences. [READ MORE]

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Interim Administrative Officer 

Theatre Bay Area, one of the largest regional performing arts service organizations in the nation, seeks an enthusiastic applicant to join its management team on an interim basis for nine months [READ MORE]

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Textile Museum of Canada – Director and CEO 

The Director & CEO will provide visionary leadership for the Textile Museum and develop and execute a new strategic plan that advances the Textile Museum’s mission, vision, values, and goals. [READ MORE]

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Development Manager – New Hazlett Theater 

Passionate about the arts in our community? Looking to make a change and a difference? We’re looking for someone like you. [READ MORE]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

The Executive Director will be a transformational, inclusive, transparent and innovative leader, responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the MSO [READ MORE]

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Director of Rentals and Patron Services 

The Director of Patron Services and Rentals is a crucial contributing member of a creative performing arts venue staff which has managed to expand and diversify its programming and audiences during COVID restrictions. [READ MORE]

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Milwaukee Ballet – Executive Director 

Focused on advancing its mission, vision, and values, this individual will oversee all of the company’s business functions, guiding the organization into its next phase of growth. [READ MORE]

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Department Chair, Drama – Tisch School of the Arts, New York University 

The Chair provides artistic and academic leadership for a large faculty and student body of 1500. [READ MORE]

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Spruce Peak Arts – Director of Development 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will serve as a thought partner as Spruce Peak Arts enters its 12th year of operation. [READ MORE]

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Artistic Director – Orlando Ballet 

The next Artistic Director will possess a deep understanding of and commitment to dance, anchored in classical ballet, while having the ability to evolve, move, and mold the art form into the future. [READ MORE]

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PRESIDENT/CEO CENTRAL CITY OPERA 

Central City Opera (CCO) seeks a dynamic leader to be its first President & CEO (CEO). [READ MORE]

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Concord Community Music School – Executive Director 

The Executive Director (ED) will provide strategic leadership and serve as an organizational ambassador. [READ MORE]

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Vice President for Performing and Visual Arts – Chautauqua Institution 

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION (the Institution) seeks a broad thinker who possesses an inquisitive spirit and a demonstrated talent as a superb cultural manager to serve as its next Vice President for Performing and Visual Arts. [READ MORE]

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University of the Arts seeks two Deans 

The University of the Arts is accepting applications and nominations for two crucial dean roles—Dean, School of Art and Dean, School of Film. [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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