Jane Chu appointed chairman of the NEA
The Kauffman Center’s Jane Chu has been confirmed as the 11th chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Chu succeeds senior deputy chairman Joan Shigekawa, who … Read more
Appointments
Spektrix appoints Berger to lead US division
Gavin Berger has been appointed as US president and CEO of software company Spektrix. Berger has over 20 years experience in the arts industry, including … Read more
New roles for Blackwood, Cooper and Rattray
South Australian children’s group Patch Theatre Company has appointed Sally Blackwood (pictured) as associate director for its Artistic Director Residency Program. For seven weeks, Blackwood will … Read more
Roth takes top job in Cologne
François-Xavier Roth has been announced as the new general music director of the City of Cologne. He will take up the role from 1 September … Read more
Ivor Bolton appointed music director of Teatro Real
British conductor Ivor Bolton has been named as the new music director of Madrid’s Teatro Real. Bolton, who is currently chief conductor of the Mozarteum … Read more
Latest appointments from across the arts world
Patricia Kopatchinskaja (pictured) has been named as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s new artistic partner. The violinist will begin her tenure in the 2014-15 season, joining current … Read more
Latest arts appointments and resignations
Douglas Gautier (pictured) has been elected as chair for the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC). Gautier is currently the CEO and artistic director … Read more
Latest appointments from UK arts groups
Following her success as artistic planning manager for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Samantha McShane (pictured) has been appointed head of creative programming at chamber orchestra, Manchester Camerata, which … Read more