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Sunday, June 30, 2024
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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 Summer, 2024. The Organizationhttp://www.syso.org Founded in 1942, the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is one of the largest and most highly regarded youth orchestra training programs in North America. SYSO creates access to music education for more than […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Spark Change in the Arts: Arts Management Master’s Program


 Take the next step in your career with Carnegie Mellon University. [READ MORE]
 

 

Tennessee Performing Arts Center seeking Campaign Graphic Designer


 Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is at a critical inflection point in its history. Building upon its tradition of impressive artistic and educational achievements, TPAC has articulated ambitious goals to build a new state-of-the-art facility to ensure the future of the performing arts for the residents of Tennessee and beyond. The role of the Campaign […] [READ MORE]
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Sr. Director of Development – LA Opera 

The Senior Director of Development plays a critical leadership role related to the company’s fundraising strategy and operations. [READ MORE]

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Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) seeking Executive Director & Curator 

The Executive Director & Curator will have both operational and creative/content decision-making authority across the organization’s principal pillars [READ MORE]

 

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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PEOPLE

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VISUAL

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