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Monday, May 12, 2025
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Executive Director of Advancement – Fine Arts – University of Oklahoma Foundation


 Seeking a senior fundraiser to help turn artistic possibilities into reality at the University of Oklahoma! [READ MORE]
 

 

President/CEO- OPERA America


 OPERA America seeks an accomplished, innovative, & collaborative strategist to lead this essential national service organization as President/CEO advocating for the opera field [READ MORE]
 

 

Meet This Tumultuous Moment with Strength and Courage. 3 Arts Conferences Devoted to Solutions and Skills for a New Era!


 Come together with friends and allies for two jam-packed days of networking, success-planning and essential skill-building for this new era. Discover which new models are surging and which ones don’t work anymore. [READ MORE]
 

 

President and CEO


 The next President and CEO of Orchestra Lumos will be an innovative leader with a passion for leading an orchestra that delivers high-quality concert experiences. [READ MORE]
 

 

Associate Artistic Director


 Studio Theatre, a premier venue for contemporary theatre in DC, seeks a talented individual to join the team of this 47-year old organization. [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Portland Symphony Orchestra


 Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites dynamic and enterprising leaders with a passion for music to apply for the role of Executive Director. [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 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. [READ MORE]


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NXTHVN – Executive Director 

NXTHVN in New Haven, Connecticut has initiated a search for an Executive Director [READ MORE]


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Chief Financial Officer 

Lead finance, strategy, and operations at a top regional arts hub. Dayton Live seeks a visionary CFO to drive growth and innovation. [READ MORE]


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Managing Director – Profile Theatre Company 

Profile Theatre, one of Portland’s most acclaimed cultural institutions, seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive leader to serve as its Managing Director. [READ MORE]


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Vice President & General Manager with the Jacksonville Symphony 

Vice President/General Manager (GM) is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for the management of orchestra operations. [READ MORE]


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Adult Programs Manager, Mark Morris Dance Group 

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks an Adult Programs Manager to join its 5-person Education team, focusing on Adult Programs at the Mark Morris Dance [READ MORE]


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Payroll Administrator, Mark Morris Dance Group 

This role will be directly responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and independent contractor fees for approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees [READ MORE]



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