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Sunday, October 17, 2021
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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]
 

 

Reopening Best Practices: The Power of The Live In-Person + Virtual Hybrid Model


 Arts Reach New Ways Forward – a comprehensive package of breakthrough strategies to help you navigate uncertain times and be fully prepared for the future opportunities that await. [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]
 

 

Vice President – Finance at Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc.


 Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Vice President – Finance has the primary leadership role for finance on the senior management team. [READ MORE]
 

 

Call for applications: MFA in Contemporary Theatre and Performance at The New School


 The Contemporary Theatre and Performance MFA at the School of Drama at The New School in NYC reimagines traditional conservatory training to prepare actors, writers, directors, and multidisciplinary artists to thrive as theater-makers in a changed world. The curriculum is designed with a unique approach to MFA-level training where devising, multidisciplinary collaboration, and performance take […] [READ MORE]
 

 

The New School’s MA in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship for performing artists


 Discover the first master's program that prepares performing artists for 21st-century entrepreneurship. [READ MORE]
 

 

Jacksonville Symphony Seeks Director of Major Gifts


 The Jacksonville Symphony Advancement Department raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, the public sector, and 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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Department Chair, Arts Administration, Education and Policy -The Ohio State University 

The Ohio State University seeks a department chair who will provide ambitious and innovative leadership for its Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy. [READ MORE]

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Senior Leadership Opportunity – Ravinia Festival Chief Brand, Marketing & Communications Officer 

The Chief Brand, Marketing & Communications Officer (CBMCO) is a senior leadership position reporting to the President & CEO of Ravinia. [READ MORE]

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Managing Director, Performance Garage 

Reporting to the Artistic Director, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of this growing organization. [READ MORE]

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Assistant Director of Recruitment, Ohio University 

The Assistant Director of Recruitment supports the College of Fine Arts and Undergraduate Admissions in integrated efforts to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll undergraduate students on the Athens campus. [READ MORE]

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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art – Director of Development 

Reporting to the Director & CEO, the Director of Development (DoD) will have primary responsibility for all aspects of the museum’s fundraising and philanthropic programs and will serve as a key member of the leadership team. [READ MORE]

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Director of Marketing and Communications 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Marketing and Communications serves as an integral member of the Executive Team and works closely with the Artistic, Development, Patron Services, and Engagement teams. [READ MORE]

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Associate Director of Development Open Position 

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by its uniquely global artistic vision. [READ MORE]

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Charlotte Ballet – Artistic Director 

The Artistic Director will provide inspirational leadership and set the organization’s artistic vision with a focus on collaboration and community engagement. [READ MORE]

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Assistant Professor, Dance (African Diaspora – TT) 

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the dance program and university through their teaching, research, and service. [READ MORE]

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Senior Manager, Concert Operations and Booking 

The Senior Manager, Concert Operations and Booking is tasked with supporting the Artistic Department to produce world-class performances and to find additional opportunities for the Handel and Haydn Society [READ MORE]

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General Manager Position Available 

The General Manager will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Development, Educational Programs, Finance, and Marketing. [READ MORE]

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Art21 – Senior Director of Communications and Partnerships 

The Senior Director of Communications and Partnerships is a new role at Art21 aimed at expanding the reach of its visual arts programming and educational content as a component of its recent strategic plan. [READ MORE]

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Music: Assistant Professor, Composer w/specialty in African/African-American/Global-African Traditions 

The Music Department seeks a composer with a record of accomplishment, experience and expertise in a wide range of African, African-American, and/or Global-African traditions, approaches, modes of expression and relevant practices. [READ MORE]

 

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