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Michigan Opera Theatre seeks Director of Marketing and Communication
 With the appointment of Artistic Director Yuval Sharon and Associate Artistic Director Christine Goerke, MOT’s Director of Marketing and Communications is crucial in expressing the company's commitment to re-define the experience of opera in Detroit. [READ MORE]
 
Position Available: Chief Financial Officer, Washington Performing Arts
 Washington Performing Arts, one of the nation’s premier performing arts producers and presenters, seeks a Chief Financial Officer who is a strong financial manager, collaborator, and strategic thinker. [READ MORE]
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Hartford Stage – Director of Marketing & Communications 
Hartford Stage seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications who will direct the currently reduced staff and intentionally grow the team to support future operations. This role leads a team of marketing, sales, and communications professionals. About Hartford Stage Under the leadership of Artistic Director Melia Bensussen and Managing Director Cynthia Rider, Hartford Stage is […] [READ MORE]

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Enrollment and Engagement Lead, Evening Division position available at The Juilliard School 
The Enrollment and Engagement Lead is responsible for the enrollment and student recruitment of the Evening Division, and supports the leadership, management, and artistic direction of Juilliard ’s continuing education and non-matriculating programs throughout the year. Only candidates that submit a resume and cover letter, indicating salary requirements will be considered. Responsibilities (essential functions): Ensures […] [READ MORE]

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National Dance Institute – Executive Director 
National Dance Institute (NDI) believes that the arts have a unique power to engage all children and motivate them toward excellence. [READ MORE]

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Exceptional Opportunity in Human Resource Leadership 
The Director of Human Resources will develop and coordinate all policies and activities of Human Resources, encouraging a collaborative culture and supportive environment. [READ MORE]

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PlayPenn – Artistic Director 
Since its inception in 2004, PlayPenn has been nationally recognized for its dedication to the development of new plays and playwrights in the heart of Philadelphia. [READ MORE]

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Capitol Center for the Arts – Executive Director 
Located in the state capital of Concord, the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) has grown to become New Hampshire’s premier center for the performing arts. [READ MORE]

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Marcus Performing Arts Center – Vice President of Venue Operations 
Established in 1969, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Marcus Center) is the premier performing arts community gathering space in Southeastern Wisconsin [READ MORE]

FROM TODAY'S ARTSJOURNAL BLOGS
Savage Beauty — Take two 

Three months ago I blogged about Min Xiao-fen’s exceptional new recording, White Lotus, in which her pipa is mated with Rez Abbasi’s guitar in music from her soundtrack to a classic Chinese silent film. NPR has now done a seven-minute feature on the disc. – Joseph Horowitz



At last! Live music, pure and uncompromised 

My first visit to the kind of concert that could’ve happened before March of 2020: the bold pianist Beth Levin at Bargemusic in Brooklyn. – David Patrick Stearns



Malik Robinson discusses the important role of dance 

The Executive Director of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Chair of the Board of DanceUSA speaks about the place of the art form in our ever-changing world. – Aaron Dworkin




 
TODAY'S ARTS & CULTURE NEWS ~ 07/07/2021

DANCE
Who Should Next Run The National Ballet Of Canada? 
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How To Transition From Commercial Dancer To Choreographer 
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IDEAS
Resolving The Differences Between Conscious Choice And Intention
     - Email/share this  - 3 Quarks Daily 

John McWhorter: What’s Wrong With The Language Police
     - Email/share this  - The Atlantic 

How Is It That Gamers Are Better At Detecting Fraud Than Scientists Are?
     - Email/share this  - The Atlantic 


ISSUES
Extraordinary Times: Smithsonian Natural History Museum Turns To Art To Demonstrate Climate Change
     - Email/share this  - Washington Post 

Why The Statue Of Liberty Never Lived Up To The Hype
     - Email/share this  - Washington Post 

The Battle For 1776: America Struggles With, And Over, Its Founding Myths
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 

England’s Arts Venues Can Operate At Full Capacity Starting July 19
     - Email/share this  - Variety 


MEDIA
As It Said It Would, Academy Of Motion Pictures Expands And Diversifies Its Membership
     - Email/share this  - IndieWire 

This Pair Returned MGM To Glory. Then Amazon Gobbled It Up. What Happens Now?
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 

Richard Donner, Who Directed Some Of The Late 20th Century’s Biggest Blockbusters, Dead At 91
     - Email/share this  - Variety 


MUSIC
Why Are So Many Musicians Looking To Space For Inspiration?
     - Email/share this  - The Guardian 

The Toll COVID Is Taking On Opera
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 

Can You Still Play A Violin After Cutting It Up? For This Guy, The Answer Is Yes
     - Email/share this  - The New Yorker 

Met Opera And Stagehands Union Reach Agreement
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 


PEOPLE

THEATRE
We Need To Diversify The Ranks Of Stage Managers, Too
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 

Actors’ Equity Removes Mask And COVID Testing Requirements For ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Shows
     - Email/share this  - Playbill 


VISUAL
Let’s Take A Look At How Museums Deal With Ownership Of Nazi-Era Collections…
     - Email/share this  - The New York Times 

Is This The First Known Piece Of Neanderthal Art?
     - Email/share this  - National Geographic 


WORDS
 The Danish Language Is So Weird That Even Danish Kids Have Trouble Learning It
     - Email/share this  - The Conversation 



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