“On April 19, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) released a report outlining changes to the not-for-profit arts sector in Canada. The study asserted that from 2008 to 2017, real wages had decreased for those working in the field. This proved to be erroneous, and with some independent calculations of our own, we discovered a significant error in the calculations’ methodology.”
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Arkansas Symphony Music Director To Step Down
“Philip Mann, who joined the symphony in 2010 as its maestro, will finish out the 2018-19 season and then pursue international conducting opportunities. … During Mann’s tenure, the orchestra has expanded its statewide presence, taken more shows on the road and added artistic programming, namely the Intimate Neighborhood Concert series that takes place in churches. Mann also led the Composer of the Year initiative that drew several world-renowned composers to the state.”
Top Posts From AJBlogs 05.28.18
‘Meeting Jim’ (Who’s Having the Time of His Life)
I’ve never met Jim. We’ve only corresponded by email about the strange case of Orwell’s typewriter. But I know that Jim Haynes is a man for all reasons — pleasure, food, sex, mind, books, theater, life … read more
AJBlog: Straight|Up Published 2018-05-28
This Bold – Or Perhaps Foolish – Art Café Has Run Afoul Of MoMA
Hmmmmm. Why would MoMA sue over the name of MoMaCha? Well: “in April, the MoMaCha cafe opened on the Bowery, serving matcha tea and exhibiting artworks. The cafe’s logo, in its font and graphic presentation, was similar to the one used by the museum, at least as far as MoMA officials were concerned.” (Seriously – check the font in the images.)
Ballet San Antonio’s Artistic Director Leaves Suddenly After Accusations Of Abuse
The announcement about AD Willy Shives, a former dancer at the Joffrey and community engagement coordinator there, comes in the wake of accusations from former company members of verbal and mental abuse.
The Tricks (Some Dirty) Sceenwriters Play To Get Us To Part 2 Of A Movie Like ‘Avengers’
In the case of the Marvel movie that has chewed up the box office for the past few weeks, the screenwriters have their own ideas as well as keeping true to the arc of a multi-movie narrative. “The screenwriters know some fans are unhappy — Mr. McFeely said, ‘I read a tweet this morning that said, ‘Good morning to everyone, except Markus and McFeely’’ — but that’s O.K.”
As The Philadelphia Orchestra Tours Europe, It Prepares For A Lot More Anti-Israel Protests
The BDS movement calls for divestment from Israel, including in the arts – and the Philly Orchestra is headed to play in Israel after this trip. Protesters do not appreciate this move from the orchestra. “Security on the tour is being increased at every turn, whether in hotels or at the concert halls.”
Richard Peck, Who Wrote Spellbinding Realistic Fiction For Teens, Has Died At 84
Peck’s books, including Are You in the House Alone?, were popular, and he was a showman who always promoted his books. But “Peck’s final novel, “The Best Man” (2016), echoed his personal life more than most of his books. A coming-of age story about a young boy, it, deals in part with the same-sex marriage of his uncle and his teacher. Around the time of its publication, the intensely private Mr. Peck publicly came out as gay.”
One Of The Most Popular Movies At Cannes Is (Partly) About Korea, Trump, Men, And Anger
The film stars a famous actor from The Walking Dead and is based on a short story by Haruki Murakami – and it got a very high rating at Cannes. But the director left the festival without an award.
The Berkshire Museum Is Hit By Professional Sanctions For Selling Off Some Of Its Art
The Association of Art Museum Directors said in a statement that “the sanctions would be effective immediately, and they would include a request that each of the association’s 243 members refrain from lending works to the Berkshire Museum or collaborating with it on exhibitions.”