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Cue the Regulators! Met’s Deaccession Regression Attracts the Critical Eye of NYS Attorney General’s Office

The Metropolitan Museum’s adoption of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ relaxed deaccession standards, driven by the financial challenges of the pandemic, has caught the attention of at least one official in the New York Attorney General’s Office. – Lee Rosenbaum

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Why More Adults Are Playing With Kids Toys

“People just stay very playful for a longer period of time. And it’s cross-brand. You know, it might be Teddy bears. It might be Lego bricks. It might be Transformers. It might be Barbie dolls.”  - The New Yorker
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Will We Still Need Punctuation When Machines Are Writing?

What are those commas doing there, anyway? By modern usage, they should mark off a non-restrictive clause, but they don’t. Nor are they marking items in a series or natural pauses in speech.  - The New Yorker
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Musical Instruments Are Getting More Expensive

The consequences have reverberated across the country. Higher instrument prices are a particular threat to lower-income districts where enrollment and budgets are shrinking. - The New York Times

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The Jacksonville Symphony seeks Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer.

The next CAO will be responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Jacksonville Symphony's development plans in support of the organization's strategic vision and growth.
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General Manager, Campus and Event Operations – The Apollo via TOC Arts Partners

The Apollo seeks a new General Manager, Campus and Event Operations.‍
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Cantabile Youth Singers – Executive Director

Cantabile Youth Singers seeks a collaborative, relationship-driven executive to expand the reach of its internationally recognized program, known for adventurous programming and exceptional music education.
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Art Gallery of Alberta seeks Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Art Gallery of Alberta seeks Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer. Salary range is between $160,000-$200,000.
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Assistant Professor of Dance in the College of Fine Arts

The TCU School for Classical & Contemporary Dance invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Dance. Review of applications begins November 1, 2026.
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Director of the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance

The TCU School for Classical & Contemporary Dance invites applications for the position of Director and Associate/Full Professor. Review of applications begins November 15, 2026.