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• Tanglewood’s Bet On Staying Relevant

  02-08-2019 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Unlike some new facilities attached to performing arts complexes — theKennedy Center’s REACH extension, opening in September, comes to mind —TLI is not aiming to be radically new or different. Its mission includesexpanding the older, more affluent audience it already cultivates inthe region. – Washington Post
  
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• Benjamin Millepied’s LA Dance Project Announces New Dance Festival

  02-08-2019 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new festival this fall will feature six world premieres from choreographers including 2013 MacArthur fellow Kyle Abraham, Jacob Jonas and Janie Taylor — plus collaborations with noted artists on sets and costumes. – Los Angeles Times
  
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• Do Writing Programs Actually Make Good Writers Worse?

  02-08-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Can good writing truly be taught? Is the traditional workshopstructure—a writer stays silent while her peers lay bare her pages—goodpedagogy or licensed cruelty? What people, and what size bank accounts,are allowed safe passage through exclusive academic programs? And, moreimportantly, what effect do all these factors have on the writerherself?” – The Walrus
  
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• Libraries Have Become Community Centers. But It’s Still Important To Be About Books

  02-08-2019 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Of course, libraries have never been only about books!But reading and books are more important than ever for contemporarysociety, and public libraries occupy a unique position as a publicreading institution.– The Conversation
  
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• Science Is Having Difficulty Replicating Some Big Studies. The Question Is What To Do About It

  02-08-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A consensus is finally beginning to emerge: Something is wrong withscience that’s causing established results to fail. One proposed andlong overdue remedy has been an overhaul of the use of statistics. – Nautilus
  
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• Study: Prices For Female Artists Rising Faster Than For Male Artists

  02-08-2019 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Sotheby’s Mei Moses found that between 2012 and 2018, sales results rosejust eight percent for men, while women saw the price for their work goup an astonishing 73 percent. By comparison, the study found thatresale markets for men and women had been about the same over the 50previous years.” – Artnet
  
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• Production Coordinator / Fane Productions Limited / London

  02-08-2019 21:22
  Fane Productions, a member of the Original Talent Group of companies,  is a leading live events producer and promoter of bespoke shows with diverse clients at the top of their...
  
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• Some People Have Really Strong Feelings About The Semicolon

  02-08-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a Q&A, Cecelia Watson, author of the new book about the oft-misunderstood punctuation mark, talks about how the semicolon has elicited romantic love, inferiority complexes, class resentment, and even arguments about gender roles. – Longreads
  
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• Lessons From The Whitney Biennial Debacle

  02-08-2019 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Andrea Scott:“Of course, the major power dynamic at play in this story is the onebetween art and money. For too long, patronage of the arts has come withpatronizing attitudes toward artists—that they should be grateful forfunding, no matter its source. The obscenely inflated contemporary artmarket—whose metrics are based on auction results, from which artistsdon’t see a penny—has created the impression of art as a playground forthe wealthy. But the delusion that ar
  
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• Tracy Flick Is Not A Villain, And We’ve Misunderstood ‘Election’ All Along: A.O. Scott

  02-08-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Somehow I didn’t remember — or didn’t see — what has been right there onscreen the whole time. Which is that Mr. M is a monster — a distillation of human moral squalor with few equals in modern American cinema — and that Tracy Flick is the heroine who bravely, if imperfectly, resists his efforts to destroy her. She’s not Moby-Dick to his Ahab so much as Jean Valjean to his Inspector Javert.” – The New York Times
  
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• The Indie Publisher That Soared Too High And Fell To Earth

  02-08-2019 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chicago’s Curbside Splendor was named “Best Indie Book Publisher” by Chicago magazine in 2014, featured on Bustle’s “13 Indie Presses You Should Know” list in 2017, and even profiled in Lit Hub’s 2016 story on retail stores opened by indie presses. But behind the scenes authors and staff weren’t being paid… – LitHub
  
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• Box Office Supervisor / Unicorn Theatre / London

  02-08-2019 19:11
  We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and reliable individual to join our small and hardworking Box Office team in this customer-facing role. The successful candidate will have impeccable...
  
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• The Law Governing The Rebuilding Of Nôtre-Dame Has Been Passed, And …

  02-08-2019 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  “It explicitly states that the cathedral must be rebuilt as it looked before the fire … and it limits derogations to the existing heritage, planning, environmental and construction codes to the minimum.” The new law also lays out the structure of a new agency to be created to oversee the reconstruction. – The Art Newspaper
  
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• Publishing Intern / Heni Publishing / London

  02-08-2019 18:49
  HENI is an international arts services business working with leading artists and estates across publishing, print-making, digital, film and art research. We focus on the individual artist and their...
  
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• Assistant Producer, Inside Out Dorset Signature Event / Activate Performing Arts / South West

  02-08-2019 18:37
  Assistant producer to support - in collaboration with the team at Activate - the Inside Out Dorset producer in the delivery of the Inside Out Dorset Signature Event 2019 by undertaking the following...
  
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• Orlando Ballet Plays Hardball In Their Negotiations With New Performing Arts Center

  02-08-2019 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Ballet leadership is definitely playing offense here. Rather thandirect their side of the story to favored reporters or even just themedia, these emails are going out to everyone on their mailing lists.– Orlando Weekly
  
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• Tailor / Watts & Co. / London

  02-08-2019 18:28
  Watts & Co. is expanding quickly and we are looking for an experienced Tailor and Cutter to join our team. The chosen applicant will create quality, tailored garments within our Outfitting...
  
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• Alvin Ailey Company Appoints Its First Resident Choreographer

  02-08-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announced Thursday that Jamar Roberts has been selected to be the company’s first ever resident choreographer. Mr. Roberts, a veteran company member, will begin his tenure with Ode, an examination of the value of life in an era of pervasive gun violence.” – The New York Times
  
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• Admin Assistant - Children`s Projects / Collected Works CIC / South East / Brighton

  02-08-2019 18:02
  Collected Works CIC is seeking a highly committed, proactive, friendly and enthusiastic all-rounder to assist on our Children’s Programme between: October 2019 – July 2020.
  This is...
  
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• Marketing & Communications Manager / Forma / London

  02-08-2019 18:01
  Forma Arts is one of Europe’s leading visual arts commissioning agencies and creative producers, working with British and international artists to develop and deliver new productions and...
  
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• Director of Development / Imperial War Museums / London

  02-08-2019 18:01
  As an ambassador for IWM in all aspects of its work, the new Director of Development will be an exceptional individual who can develop a clear strategy for fundraising to support the ambition of the...
  
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• Box Office Duty Manager / The Pound Arts Trust / South West

  02-08-2019 17:51
  Do you have a passion for the arts? Can you play a key role in assisting the running of The Pound arts centre to deliver its ambitious programme of artistic and participatory community events? ...
  
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• Administration and Programme Support / Job share / Applause Rural Touring / South East

  02-08-2019 17:50
  Applause Rural Touring is a registered Charity supporting communities throughout Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex to access professional theatre, music and other performing arts.
  Rural touring...
  
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• Technician / SICK! Festival / North West / Manchester

  02-08-2019 17:45
  SICK! Festival are searching for multi-skilled technicians to support a range of festival events in Manchester between 16th September and 5th October 2019.
  Work will include supporting the lighting,...
  
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• PA to Creative Director and Managing Director / Studio Assistant / Jason Bruges Studio / London

  02-08-2019 17:44
  STUDIO PROFILE
  Jason Bruges is Creative Director of Jason Bruges Studio, which he founded in April 2002. He leads a pioneering team of architects, designers, creative technologists, programmers,...
  
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• Visitor Experience Assistant / Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust / London

  02-08-2019 17:37
  Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery are looking for a weekend Visitor Experience Assistant.
  We are looking for interested, driven and helpful people to form our friendly and dedicated visitor experience...
  
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• Should Theatre Critics Also Be Artists? Does It Make Them Better?

  02-08-2019 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Why should we take seriously the words of someone who doesn’t understandthe great amount of work involved in creating a performance? A critic’sopinion is unreliable if it’s based only on a writer’s personalpreference. Personal preference tells the reader what the writer enjoys,it doesn’t tell the reader why the writer enjoyed it.” – Howlround
  
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• Calderstones Heritage Programmes Manager / The Reader / North West

  02-08-2019 17:30
  Calderstones Heritage Programmes ManagerBased: Calderstones Park, Liverpool, 18
  Reporting to: Head of Calderstones Programmes
  Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 per...
  
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• Inn Crowd Pubs+ Project Manager / Applause Rural Touring / South East

  02-08-2019 17:27
  Applause Rural Touring, in partnership with the rural touring agency for the East of England, Creative Arts East and National Centre for Writing, are recruiting for a Project Manager to oversee the...
  
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• Corbin Gwaltney, Co-Founder Of Chronicle Of Higher Education, Dead At 97

  02-08-2019 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Chronicle struggled in the first few years after Gwaltney and John A. Crowl established it in 1966, but became widely-read and influential for its coverage of unrest and social issues on college campuses in the weeks and years following the Kent State shootings in 1970. And in 1988, Gwaltney and Crowl founded The Chronicle of Philanthropy. – The Washington Post
  
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• Relationship Manager, Touring / Arts Council, England / South East

  02-08-2019 16:44
  To apply for this position please go to - http://gs12.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_arts_council01.asp?newms=jj&id=89720&aid=16034
  Relationship Manager, Touring
  Cambridge
  Salary:...
  
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• PBS To Live-Stream Over Internet For First Time

  02-08-2019 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  While PBS has offered on-demand streaming for a number of years, it will stream programming live on YouTube TV. “Based on their markets, 333 member stations will be available to users.” – Ars Technica
  
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• Independents Biennial, Artist Liaison / Art in Liverpool C.I.C. / North West

  02-08-2019 16:26
  DEADLINE: 15th August 2019INTERVIEWS: 19th August 2019Salary: £16.22/ph (total budget – £6,748)Hours: 8 hours
  Art in Liverpool are hiring an Artist...
  
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• Senior Music Business Tutor / Echo Factory / East Midlands

  02-08-2019 16:06
  Music Business Tutor
   
  Location: Leicester
  Salary: £28,000-£35,000 (pro-rata)
  Hours: 0.5 FTE (negotiable)
  Contract type: Fixed Term or Permanent Contract 
  Closing Date:...
  
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• Membership & Projects Administrator / Making Music / London

  02-08-2019 16:03
  Making Music is the UK organisation for leisure-time music groups, with over 3,600 groups in membership, home to around 190,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services and...
  
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• Why Do American Orchestras Keep Running Into Financial Trouble?

  02-08-2019 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Balitmore Symphony is not alone; almost every concert season sees news stories about a U.S. orchestra facing potential ruin (often with a strike or lockout raising the stakes). Why? There’s the “cost disease” phenomenon as well as longer-term trends that, say some observers, may see orchestras in cities 100 miles or less apart merge. – The Baltimore Sun
  
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• Vocal Coach & Musical Theatre Teacher / Mainstream Theatre Arts / North West / Manchester

  02-08-2019 15:50
  Mainstream Theatre Arts have an opportunity for a freelance part time Singing Teacher to work in an established children and young people performing arts school.
  Applicants must have excellent vocal...
  
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• Office Administrator / The Drive Project / London

  02-08-2019 15:36
  We are looking for someone to join The Drive Project team as an office administrator to assist with general office administration and with the Making Generation R Programme. 
  The Drive Project...
  
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• Open call: 6 music micro-commissions - extended deadline / Interplay Now / Yorkshire

  02-08-2019 15:33
  Musicians and music makers are invited to apply for one of six micro-commissions.  Each commissioned musician will create a new piece of music in collaboration with another musician from a very...
  
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• Karsten Schubert, Gallerist Who Championed Young British Artists Movement, Dead At 57

  02-08-2019 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  “His first exhibition was of the sculptor Alison Wilding, whose work he continued to show until his death. It was in 1988, though, that … three of the [Goldsmiths] art school’s new graduates – Gary Hume, Michael Landy and Ian Davenport – had their first West End exhibition at Karsten Schubert Limited.” – The Guardian
  
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• Programme Manager (Interim Role - 7 Month contract) / Union Chapel Project / London

  02-08-2019 15:25
  The Programme Manager is a key member of UCD’s Events Team. This role will require a professional and motivated individual who will work in a team environment to deliver a strong and culturally...
  
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• Development Manager / Kensington + Chelsea Art Week / London

  02-08-2019 15:22
  Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) is looking for a strategic development professional to be our Development Manager who will be responsible for our grants and strategic income.
  Kensington +...
  
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• Communications and Development Assistant / Sunderland Culture / North East

  02-08-2019 15:12
  Do you have a passion for arts and culture and an interest in communications, marketing and fundraising?
  Sunderland Culture is recruiting for a Communications and Development Assistant to support...
  
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• New York Times Names Gia Kourlas Staff Dance Critic

  02-08-2019 15:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kourlas has been writing reviews and features for the Times on a freelance basis since 2000; she has also been dance editor of Time Out New York and an editor of The Paris Review. – The New York Times
  
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• Assistant Producer, Community and Engagement / Sunderland Culture / North East

  02-08-2019 14:59
  As part of our Great Place Programme, funded by National Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, Sunderland Culture is seeking to recruit an Assistant Producer to support the delivery of our...
  
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• Marketing Officer (Libraries, Arts and Heritage) / London Borough of Brent / London

  02-08-2019 14:53
  This role will lead on the effective marketing and promotion of the Council's library, arts and heritage services across print and digital formats. This includes producing the seasonal...
  
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• Ravishing Riley, seaside celebrations and anti-Trump seesaws – the week in art

  02-08-2019 14:47
  Landscapes in Orkney, bouncy abstracts in St Ives, and a wealth of artworks between and beyond – all in your weekly dispatchBridget Riley
  This ravishing display of Riley’s art is not only the exhibition of the week, but the year.
  • Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, until 22 September Continue reading...
  
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• Experienced Freelance Filmmaking Tutors / City Academy / London

  02-08-2019 14:43
  City Academy is seeking enthusiastic, creative and personable freelance Filmmaking tutors for our Film School in London.
  City Academy is one of London's leading creative and performing arts...
  
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• Trusts and Foundations Manager / Royal Armouries / Yorkshire

  02-08-2019 14:38
  Salary: up to £30,500 per annum, depending on experience
  We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead on applications to trusts, foundations and public sector...
  
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• World’s Largest Grand Piano, Almost 20 Feet Long, Installed In Concert Hall

  02-08-2019 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Instrument maker David Klavins’s custom-built 470i piano, with a vertical steel frame six meters (19.7 feet) long and strings up to five meters (16.4 feet) long, has been installed in a new concert hall in the Latvian port town of Ventspils. – Yahoo! (AFP)
  
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