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  • A New Arts-And-Culture Magazine Focused On “The Creative Process”

    “Former Pitchfork and Spin editor-in-chief Puja Patel is launching Totei, a publication dedicated to ‘craft and craftsmanship.’ The online magazine will publish content weekly, including profiles of artists and musicians, photo essays, reported features, and interviews. Crucially, Totei aims to spotlight rarely seen materials showing how art is created.” – Semafor

  • Sham AI Local News Sites Are Proliferating

    A digital mirage masquerading as local news, the South Florida Standard underscores just how easy it has become to corrupt one of the country’s core institutions: independent journalism. – Florida Tribune

  • Author Of A Book About AI And Truth Admits Some Of His Book Was Written By AI With Fake Quotes

    The author of a nonfiction book about the effects of artificial intelligence on truth acknowledged on Monday that he had included numerous made-up or misattributed quotes concocted by A.I. – The New York Times

  • French Actor/Singer Patrick Bruel Faces Rape Allegations In Two Countries

    Bruel, 67, has had a string of top-selling albums and appeared in more than 40 films, is under investigation by the Paris prosecutor’s office for at least four complaints of sexual assault in France and by Belgian authorities for an additional alleged attack in Brussels. – The Guardian

  • The Tony Effect: Broadway Shows That Are Thriving After The Noms

    Death of a Salesman, which received nine Tony nominations, hit $1.7 million, its highest gross yet, last week playing to 100 percent capacity at the Winter Garden Theatre. Ragtime has similarly been drawing increased interest since the Tony nominations, bringing in $1.2 million last week. – The Hollywood Reporter

  • Much-Anticipated “Beaches” To Close On Broadway After Tony Shutout

    The show began previews at the Majestic Theatre March 27, ahead of an April 22 opening date, but has failed to catch on with audiences and with critics, who delivered mixed to negative reviews.  – The Hollywood Reporter

  • This Philadelphia Orchestra Is Growing Like Crazy

    To co-music director and conductor Gary Clark, GPGSO’s rapid growth makes sense in a city known for niche, DIY music scenes. It hasn’t exactly been a shock to the orchestra’s other organizers either. – Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)

  • New Artistic Director For Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

    “After 18 years as artistic director and two years in dual roles as chief executive and artistic director, Debbie Blunden-Diggs, daughter of DCDC founder Jeraldyne Blunden, has passed the artistic director baton to Qarrianne Blayr, … has served as associate artistic director for five years.” – Dayton Daily News

  • Why Peter Gelb Needed Saudi Money For The Met Opera

    His supporters blame the Met’s issues on opera’s declining cultural currency and an operating structure that puts it at a unique disadvantage among arts organizations. “He has tried absolutely everything to keep his art going,” says Barbara Tober, a decadeslong patron. “He is held prisoner by the situation that confronts him every day.” – Vulture (MSN)

  • Israeli Organization Threatens Suit Over Canadian Museum for Human Rights Exhibit

    A prominent Israeli legal organization is threatening legal action against the Canadian Museum for Human Rights over an upcoming exhibit on the Palestinian Nakba, alleging the Winnipeg museum is promoting a politically one-sided narrative that could fuel antisemitism and violate federal law. – Winnipeg Sun

  • Always On: Pretty Much Everything We Do Now Is Being Recorded

    The next time you conduct a delicate bit of office diplomacy or share a romantic or financial secret with a friend over drinks, a sensor built into someone’s glasses, necklace, or lapel pin might be watching you and listening. – The Atlantic

  • Dubai Says It’s Building A Big New Museum For Digital Art

    “The planned Museum of Digital Art (MODA) … is part of Dubai’s monumental $27 billion transformation of its financial center into a tech hub, announced earlier this year, and will platform various art forms that rely on emerging technologies, including immersive and interactive experiences. No budget or completion date has yet been announced.” – Artnet

  • Boston’s Investment In The Arts Is Deflating

    The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture more than doubled its operating budget and staff, and the city earmarked $26.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to bolster Boston’s creative sector. All that is set to change, as federal pandemic funds run out and the city cuts grant programs to balance the budget. – WBUR

  • Can Any Real Reform Come Out Of The Ticketmaster/Live Nation Case?

    With Ticketmaster signaling its intent to contest the outcome aggressively and drag out the litigation, any meaningful accountability may arrive only in the distant future, rather than offering anything close to timely relief. – The Hill

  • Democrats Slam Live Nation/Ticketmaster “Sweetheart Deal”

    Many of the lawmakers advocated on Monday for a Ticketmaster breakup. Raskin, for example, stated that Live Nation’s monopoly is so strong that artists are “seriously afraid” of the company. – Billboard

  • Pittsburgh’s Theater Scene Faces Loss Of Its Resident Talent

    With the merger of the city’s two largest stage companies and the programming of inexpensive-to-produce small-cast shows, Pittsburgh’s gig market for theater artists is shrinking. There may not be fewer shows, but the bigger ones are tours or imports. So there’s a real fear that talented theatermakers will move away. – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  • “Death Becomes Her” Sets Broadway Closing Date, North American Tour

    The musical, which garnered good reviews and 10 Tony nominations but only one actual Tony, will close June 28 after a 20-month run which didn’t recoup its initial investment. A multi-year tour will begin in September in Cleveland. – Variety

  • World Premiere Of Wynton Marsalis’s Symphony No. 5 Postponed

    Subtitled “Liberty,” the work was due to premiere the last weekend of May, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop. A joint statement said, “All parties agreed that additional time would best support the long-term life of the new symphony.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)

  • Saint Louis Art Museum Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer

    Organization

    The Saint Louis Art Museum is a world-renowned fine arts institution located in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to collecting, presenting, and preserving works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures. Founded in 1879, the Museum has evolved into one of the leading encyclopedic art museums in the United States, with a mission to educate, inspire discovery, and elevate the human spirit while engaging and representing the full diversity of the St. Louis community.

    SLAM stewards a comprehensive collection of more than 37,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of global history and culture, encompassing a wide range of artistic traditions and genres. Recognized for both the breadth and quality of its holdings, the collection includes works from six continents and continues to grow through ongoing acquisitions, research, and conservation efforts. Admission to SLAM’s galleries is always free, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to public access and civic engagement.

    Located within the cultural landscape of Forest Park, SLAM presents a dynamic program of rotating exhibitions, installations, and interpretive experiences that highlight both historical and contemporary art. Through exhibitions, public programs, research initiatives, and digital content, SLAM connects audiences with art in meaningful and evolving ways, fostering scholarship and encouraging dialogue across cultures and communities.

    SLAM serves as a vital cultural resource for the region and beyond, welcoming visitors from around the world and offering inclusive opportunities for learning and engagement. Through its commitment to excellence, access, and community relevance, the Museum continues to play a central role in enriching lives and strengthening the cultural fabric of St. Louis and the global arts landscape.

    SLAM has a 13-member board of commissioners led by President Bradford K. Werner, a 64-member board of trustees led by President Jeana B. Reisinger, and a 46-member friends board led by President Brooke Ray. The CECO reports to the Emily Rauh Pulitzer chief Curator and Deputy Director, and has four direct reports, including the Director of Registration, Director of Exhibitions, Director of Art Preparation & Installation, and the Director of Conservation. SLAM is part of the Art Museum Subdistrict of the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District of the City of St. Louis and County of St. Louis (ZMD), a political subdivision of the State of Missouri. The ZMD provides approximately 2/3 of the museum’s $48.7 million operating budget. SLAM is supported by a $320 million endowment.

    Sources: edited from slam.org; propublica.org

    Community

    Situated along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Midwest, St. Louis, Missouri, is a historic and dynamic city with a population of more than 300,000 residents and a metropolitan area of nearly three million people. As a major cultural and economic hub, St. Louis is known for its diverse economy spanning healthcare, education, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, alongside a strong tradition of civic engagement and public investment. The city offers a compelling quality of life, with distinct neighborhoods, accessible amenities, and a deep sense of community identity.

    St. Louis blends rich history with ongoing revitalization, featuring vibrant districts such as Downtown, the Central West End, and the Delmar Loop, where restaurants, cultural venues, and local businesses contribute to an active urban environment. Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States and home to SLAM, serves as a central gathering place, offering expansive green space alongside major cultural institutions. The city’s infrastructure, public resources, and central location support both connectivity and livability for residents and visitors alike.

    Arts and culture are central to St. Louis’s civic life. The city is home to a robust network of cultural institutions, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, which offers free admission and serves as a leading destination for global art and community engagement. Through exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, the Museum plays a key role in connecting people to art and ideas. Across the city, cultural organizations, public art initiatives, and community programs, supported by municipal leadership and local partnerships, create opportunities for participation, learning, and creative expression.

    Sources: stlouis-mo.gov; census.gov

    Position Summary

    The Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer (CECO) of The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) will lead and integrate SLAM’s exhibitions and collections operations. The CECO will oversee the planning, logistics, care, movement, installation, and preservation of SLAM’s collections and exhibitions, ensuring the highest professional standards across all related functions.

    The CECO will serve as the primary operational partner to the Deputy Director and Chief Curator, translating curatorial vision into executable plans that are financially responsible, logistically sound, and aligned with institutional priorities. The CECO will enable ambitious exhibition programs, complex international and domestic loans, long-term and rotating permanent collection installations, and capital projects affecting galleries and collection storage.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Executive Leadership and Strategy
    • Provide vision, strategic direction, and integrated leadership for the divisions of Registration, Exhibitions, Art Preparation & Installation, and Conservation.
    • Serve as a principal advisor to the Deputy Director and Chief Curator on exhibition feasibility, collections logistics, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource allocation.
    • Guide each exhibition project from concept to kickoff to opening and deinstall, with check-ins at concept, design development, pre-fabrication, and pre-installation, ensuring schedule and budget alignment.
    • Use clear, consistent processes that reflect museum and exhibition-industry best practices.
    • Participate actively in strategic planning, institutional goal setting, and budgeting initiatives.
    • Align exhibitions and collections operations with SLAM’s mission, strategic plan, and curatorial priorities.
    • Contribute to long-range planning for exhibitions, gallery rotations, collection care initiatives, and capital projects.
    • Communicate directly with the Director and others on the Leadership Team, keeping them informed of issues relevant to their areas of responsibility.
    • Coordinate meetings with the Museum Director, Chief Curator, Deputy Director, and Controller for scope, schedule, and budget changes.
    • Embrace other executive leadership and strategy responsibilities as needed.

    Exhibitions Leadership
    • Oversee the operational planning and execution of all special exhibitions, permanent collection installations, and gallery rotations.
    • Ensure exhibitions are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with institutional standards for quality, safety, and scholarship.
    • Work closely with the Controller to secure and document appropriate fine arts insurance coverage, ensuring that all artworks on loan for exhibitions are fully and accurately insured in accordance with lender requirements, institutional policies, and industry best practices.
    • Review and recommend for the Deputy Director and Director’s approval all exhibition designs, including layouts, wall colors, casework, and enforce compliance with exhibition agreements.
    • Collaborate with the Chief Design Officer to establish guidelines for all museum-generated exhibition and installation design projects to ensure brand consistency and high-quality visual standards.
    • Establish and maintain exhibition management frameworks, timelines, and cross-departmental workflows.
    • Foster close collaboration among curatorial, design, learning and engagement, communications, development, facilities, and security teams.
    • Conduct weekly production and stakeholder meetings to make decisions and clear any roadblocks.
    • Build and maintain Traveling Exhibition Program. Maintain venue relationships, negotiate schedules, fees, and contracts, and establish and report on measurable outcomes.
    • Partner with Development on grant planning, budgeting, and reporting for exhibitions and collections care; provide timely exhibition overviews, budgets, and compelling narratives to support fundraising efforts, including sponsorships, grants, gifts, and memberships, and inform donor conversations; and collaborate on donor recognition and stewardship plans by helping coordinate cultivation events, previews, and behind-the-scenes access aligned with key project milestones.
    • Embrace other exhibitions leadership responsibilities as needed.

    Registration and Collections Management
    • Provide strategic oversight of all registration functions, including incoming and outgoing loans, insurance, indemnity, shipping, customs, couriers, and lender compliance.
    • Ensure adherence to national and international standards, legal requirements, and lender agreements.
    • Oversee collections movement, documentation, inventory control, and location tracking.
    • Develop, implement, and regularly review policies and procedures related to collections stewardship and risk management.
    • Work with the Controller to obtain fine arts insurance coverage to ensure the collection is properly insured.
    • Embrace other registration and collections management responsibilities as needed.

    Art Preparation & Installation
    • Oversee art handling, packing, mount-making, installation, and deinstallation activities for exhibitions and permanent collection galleries.
    • Ensure best practices in object handling, display methods, and gallery preparation across all media and materials.
    • Maintain conservation, safety, and accessibility standards.
    • Coordinate closely with conservation, design, and curatorial staff on display requirements and object-specific needs.
    • Embrace other art preparation & installation responsibilities as needed.

    Conservation
    • Provide administrative and strategic leadership for conservation across all collecting areas.
    • Safeguard SLAM’s collection by working with staff to establish and maintain policies and procedures that uphold the highest standards of collections care.
    • Ensure conservation priorities support exhibitions, loans, preventive care, and long-term preservation goals.
    • Supervise the development of a long-range plan for collection storage needs.
    • Advocate for appropriate environmental controls, monitoring, and preventive conservation strategies.
    • Support conservation research, documentation, and treatment planning in alignment with institutional priorities.
    • Embrace other conservation responsibilities as needed.

    Budgeting
    • Develop and oversee departmental budgets for exhibitions and collections operations, including shipping, conservation treatments, fabrication, and installation.
    • Create detailed exhibition budgets and forward-looking financial models in partnership with the Deputy Director and Chief Curator, and the Deputy Director and Controller, track commitments, and ensure rolling forecast and projections are updated and accurate.
    • Track, review, and approve all expenditures; resolve budget variances; and ensure staff compliance with established purchasing guidelines.
    • Monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and identify efficiencies without compromising professional standards.
    • Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and external service providers; track and monitor exhibition shared costs.
    • Embrace other budgeting responsibilities as needed.

    Management
    • Maintain a single, accurate master calendar that integrates phased reinstallations, gallery closures and openings, facility shutdowns, venue rentals, and capital projects to ensure seamless institutional planning.
    • Oversee a comprehensive multi-year exhibition plan aligned with institutional priorities and strategic goals, supported by a detailed rolling month-by-month and year-by-year schedule to guide cross-departmental coordination, resource allocation, and timely execution across departments.
    • Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management for four divisional directors, fostering accountability, clarity of roles, and strong leadership across teams.
    • Cultivate and sustain a high-performing, service-oriented departmental culture grounded in collaboration, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
    • Approve and oversee all employment-related activities within the division, including hiring, evaluations, timesheets, PTO and sick time, disciplinary actions, succession planning, and professional development initiatives to support staff retention and growth.
    • Promote cross-functional communication, shared problem-solving, and transparency across departments to strengthen institutional effectiveness.
    • Represent exhibitions and collections operations in senior leadership discussions and cross-departmental committees, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
    • Embrace other management responsibilities as needed.

    Risk Management and Compliance
    • Ensure full compliance with museum policies, ethical standards, and professional guidelines governing exhibitions, collections stewardship, and institutional operations.
    • Oversee emergency preparedness and response planning related to collections and exhibitions, safeguarding objects, staff, and facilities.
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with object movement, display, loans, and facilities or capital projects.
    • Secure and steward relationships with partner institutions, venues, and external collaborators; negotiate and execute contracts, including fees, schedules, and deliverables, in coordination with legal counsel and the Controller.
    • Prepare and review all internal and legal documentation related to exhibitions and collections, including traveling exhibition agreements, contractor agreements, and acquisition or deaccession agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
    • Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including lenders, partner institutions, artists, donors, and collaborators, serving as a senior institutional representative.
    • Maintain SLAM’s active professional presence through participation in national and international peer associations and represent SLAM in professional forums as appropriate.
    • Embrace other risk management and compliance responsibilities as needed.

    Traits and Characteristics

    The Chief Exhibitions and Collections Officer will be a collaborative and people-oriented leader who excels in building strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, contributing meaningfully in a supportive, team-driven environment. Analytical and structured in their approach, they will be adept at compiling, organizing, and interpreting complex information while relying on proven methods and systems to guide decision-making and operations. Resourceful and results-driven, they will focus on achieving practical outcomes, maximizing the effective use of time, talent, and institutional resources to advance SLAM’s exhibitions and collections strategies. Assertive and competitive when needed, they will demonstrate a clear will to win in navigating high-stakes opportunities and positioning SLAM for continued excellence and relevance. Highly organized and methodical, they establish and maintain clear systems, priorities, and workflows that support efficiency, accountability, and a productive working environment. Balancing rigor with adaptability, they will foster a dynamic, mission-driven environment that supports innovation, stewardship, and meaningful public engagement.

    Other key competencies include:
    • Project Management – The capability to identify and oversee all resources, tasks, systems, and people to obtain results.
    • Time and Priority Management – The organizational acumen to prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames.
    • Personal Accountability and Teamwork – The capacity to be answerable for personal actions while cooperating with others to meet objectives.
    • Planning and Organizing – The aptitude to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed effectively.
    • Problem Solving and Goal Orientation – The ability to define, analyze, and diagnose key components of a problem to formulate a solution while setting, pursuing, and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances.

    Qualifications

    An advanced degree in museum studies, art history, conservation, or a related field is preferred, along with 10 years of significant, progressively responsible experience in an encyclopedic art museum or large cultural institution. The CECO will bring demonstrated experience with capital projects, gallery renovations, or major reinstallation initiatives, as well as familiarity with international lenders and government indemnity programs, and a proven ability to manage large operational budgets. Strategic and systems-level thinking, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-departmental teams with diplomacy and collaborative leadership are necessary. The CECO will demonstrate operational rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and high-stakes projects, alongside a deep commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics, stewardship, accountability, and transparency in all aspects of exhibitions and collections management.

    Compensation and Benefits

    SLAM provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with an estimated salary range between $210,000 and $240,000. Benefits include a comprehensive health program offering multiple medical plan options through Cigna, with access to in-network and out-of-network coverage, preventive care, and prescription benefits. Dental coverage is provided through Sun Life, including a fully employer-paid basic plan and an enhanced buy-up option, alongside voluntary vision coverage through EyeMed. SLAM provides employer-paid benefits such as short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance (two times annual salary), and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with additional voluntary options including supplemental life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness insurance. Employees have access to tax-advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care FSAs, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services. Retirement benefits include participation in the City of St. Louis defined benefit pension plan and access to 403(b) retirement savings plans through TIAA and Fidelity.

    Applications and Inquiries

    To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/the-saint-louis-art-museum-seeks-chief-exhibitions-and-collections-officer/

    SLAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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    Adam Sklute, who came to Salt Lake City in 2007, will depart at the end of next season. His tenure, the longest in Ballet West history, saw the company stabilize its finances, increase its subscriber base, triple its budget, and sextuple its school’s enrollment. – KSL (Salt Lake City)

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  • Pompidou And Hong Kong’s M+ Strike A Five-Year Deal To Exchange Art

    The major exhibition featuring collections from both institutions will be staged first in Paris at the Centre Pompidou, after its five-year renovation, around 2029 or 2030, before being hosted at the M+ with a focus on visual culture in France and China. – South China Morning Post

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