Global Arts Live is hiring!
Global Arts Live, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant nonprofit arts presenter dedicated to celebrating the world’s music, dance, and performance traditions. Since its founding in 1990, the organization has been and will continue to be a cultural anchor in the Greater Boston area, presenting more than 60 performances annually in venues ranging from intimate 250-seat clubs to major theaters seating up to 3,500, primarily in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. Known for its adventurous spirit and deep commitment to cultural exchange, Global Arts Live connects local audiences with renowned and emerging artists from more than 70 countries. The organization’s programs engage audiences with performances that span traditions, genres, and geographies, and each season brings a rich mix of global artistry to venues in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.
Global Arts Live is undertaking a strategic leap forward and unprecedented organizational growth by launching a new performing arts center, 585 Arts, set to open in Fall 2026 in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. The custom-built center, featuring a 400-seat state-of-the-art proscenium theater designed for dance, music, and other genres; a 125-seat cabaret stage; a rehearsal studio; and a ground floor commons that will offer an urban living room to the public. The new venue offers meaningful opportunities to deepen the organization’s commitment to community engagement, including collaborations with neighborhood organizations, cultural groups, and civic partners
DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC PROGRAMS
Global Arts Live is currently searching for a Director of Artistic Programs. The Director of Artistic Programs will lead the visioning, planning, and booking of Global Arts Live’s annual performance seasons, curating a diverse slate of global music, jazz, folk/roots, and dance, presented at both the new performing arts center and several other venues in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge. They will oversee all artistic programming activities, including season design, artist selection, agent engagement, contract negotiation, and scheduling. The Director will partner with the Chief Executive Officer, production team, marketing, development, and community engagement staff to ensure programs are mission-driven, financially viable, and culturally resonant.
View the full job description here.
As part of an equitable and inclusive executive search process, interested applicants are invited to inquire and/or submit a cover letter that uplifts their interest in and qualifications for the position; a resume that highlights a chronological career progression, education, and associated accomplishments; and a production-oriented curriculum vitae that demonstrates past performing arts presenting experience, including highlights of the artists with whom the applicant has presented, commissioned, or produced. To submit materials (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit ArtsConsulting.com/OpenSearches.
For questions or general inquiries about this unique job opportunity, please contact:
Dat Ngo, Vice President
Bruce D. Thibodeau, President
292 Newbury Street, Suite 315
Boston, MA 02115
Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 235 (Ngo) and Ext. 201 (Thibodeau)
Email [email protected]
