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September 19, 2023 · 5:59 am

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 8

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9/24 – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) regrets to announce the rescheduling of the opening performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Originally scheduled for September 28, 2023, at the NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium, the new opening night will now be on September 29, 2023. This decision was made due to unexpected illness among the cast and crew.

The health and well-being of guests, performers and production team is a top priority. However, in response to this change, an additional performance will be added on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.

Ticket holders for the premier date of September 28 will be contacted directly by the box office team to facilitate exchanging your tickets to a new date. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the SOTA box office at 859-572-5464 or via email at boxoffice@nku.edu. Tickets for the SOTA’s 2023-24 Theatre & Dance Season On Tour are available at nku.edu/tickets.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
NKU School of the Arts
Sept. 29-Oct. 8
NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium [Highland Heights]

Directed by Christopher Ryan

Cast: Gabby Casto, Cody Combs, Chloe Esmeier, Jericah Green, Liv Gudmundsson, Maggie Komp, Elliet Malatesta, D.J. Stroud, Mark Taylor, Hailey Watson & Reagan Wildoner

Tony Award-winning play, adapted by Simon Stephens from the highly regarded novel by Mark Haddon. The story follows 15-year-old Christopher, a boy with an extraordinary brain that is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he discovers his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, he finds himself under suspicion and sets out to solve the mystery, leading him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri,  Oct. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 8 at 2pm

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September 12, 2023 · 5:58 am

Manager of Gallery and Outreach Sought by NKU School of the Arts

Working Title NKU_SOTA logoManager of Gallery and Outreach
Department School of the Arts
Work Schedule M-F 8:30 – 4:30. Weekends and evenings as required.
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution.
Purpose of Position Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Manager of Galleries and Outreach. The Art & Design Program in the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time staff position directing galleries and outreach for Art & Design, beginning January 2024. The Manager of Galleries and Outreach provides curatorial leadership, management, and outreach of the gallery spaces and operations at Northern Kentucky University. Current spaces include two main Art Galleries as well as the SOTA Community Outreach Atrium. Operations in these spaces serve as an important outreach to the community, valuable educational opportunities for the campus, and vital instruction for the Art & Design program.This position is the primary public relations presence of the Art & Design Program at the University and in the community. The Manager of Galleries and Outreach provides an innovative consultative role to the Art & Design Program Head and the School of the Arts Director/Associate Director with a focus on the Art & Design Program growth strategy through student success, career & community engagement, and entrepreneurship & innovation. The role also includes exhibition-related curricula, teaching the BFA Senior Exhibition and Gallery Internship courses, management of the University’s permanent art collection, and installation of artwork across campus.

The Art & Design, Music, and Theatre & Dance programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. The Art & Design Program offers an innovative and engaging opportunity for aspiring artists and designers who seek professional training in the arts. The Art & Design Program has 19 full-time faculty and 5 full-time staff that embrace a comprehensive hands-on approach to working with materials and techniques while developing critical thinking skills related to the various art disciplines and studio training. The NKU Art Galleries serve as a premier venue for the exhibition of high-quality artworks from regional, national, and international artists as well as a creative forum for students, the campus community, and the region.

Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel, and a plethora of galleries such as The Weston, Carl Solway, and Manifest Gallery. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Management of planning, organization, installation, and publicity for gallery exhibitions in NKU Art Galleries and SOTA Community Showcase Atrium. Work with internal and external stakeholders for events and promotion of the arts on campus and in the region.
  • Work with the Art & Design Program Head and Art & Design Faculty in support of Art & Design academic unit/departmental/program goals, and student success. The primary of which is to organize, plan, and install BFA senior exhibitions in the fall and spring semesters and the Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Participation in relevant Art & Design faculty and staff meetings and planning meetings with the Art & Design Program Head/SOTA Director.
  • Manage the NKU Art Collection and student art in the Fine Arts Center and across campus. Explore interdisciplinary opportunities with other academic units across campus. Support SOTA and Art and design planning, wayfinding, and other initiatives as needed.
  • Work with SOTA Publicity & Art Events Manager and Art & Design Program Head to maintain gallery mailing lists, digital archives, and gallery communications.
  • Serve as chair of the Art & Design gallery committee in the selection of suitable exhibitions for the galleries and develop and explore emerging trends in exhibitions, including digital and virtual galleries on social media to expand audiences beyond our region and expose students to these skill sets.
  • In consultation with the SOTA Budget Officer, plan and allocate the budget for the NKU Galleries.
  • Maintain contact and relationships with gallery patrons, art community, area K-12 school art programs, and area museums/galleries. Act as a liaison for SOTA/Art & Design with artists, curators, arts councils, etc.
  • Explore grant and funding opportunities, and compile data related to the galleries as requested.
  • Maintain gallery inventory including equipment, tools, and University art collection. Oversee maintenance of gallery equipment.
  • Oversee gallery assistants, student gallery assistants, and interns for the NKU Galleries.
  • Contribute and teach capstone BFA Senior Exhibition and Gallery/Museum Studies courses
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders for events and promotion of the arts on campus and across the region
  • Approximately 8 exhibitions a year in the NKU Art Galleries and 4 exhibitions in the SOTA Community Showcase Atrium
Qualifications Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in arts administration, museum studies, studio art, or related fields. An active professional curatorial practice including demonstrated knowledge of gallery programming, installation of exhibitions, and outreach.

  • Well-versed in contemporary and historical art + design practice
  • Minimum 3 years of curatorial or gallery management experience
  • Programming and facilitating community outreach with diverse communities
  • College-level teaching experience preferred

Please attach the following documents to complete your application:

1. Cover Letter (outlining qualifications)

2. CV

3. Names and Contact Information of 3 references

4. Diversity Statement*

5. Artist Statement / Curatorial Interests

6. Documentation of Professional Work (writing examples of exhibition brochures, curatorial
essays, catalogs, and or 10 – 20 images of previously organized exhibitions)

7. Student Work Examples – can include writing examples and or images of student work
with an image list (optional)

*The diversity statement should provide the candidate’s unique perspective on their
past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional career. (In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, candidates are not expected to disclose their identity or membership either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. Demographic
information is solicited through the application process; however, those data are confidential and are not provided to members of the search committee.)
Minimum Education Master’s Degree
Preferred Education MFA
Minimum Experience 3 years
Salary $46,020 minimum
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13292

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September 6, 2023 · 6:04 am

NKU Opens “On-Tour” Theatre Season with THE CURIOUS INCIDENT

NKU_Curious IncidentHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Brace yourself for a captivating journey as Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) opens its on-tour theatre season with the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The production will be on stage from September 28 to October 8, 2023, at the NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium.

    • What: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    • When: Sept. 28 – Oct. 8, 2023
    • Where: NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium
    • Tickets: nku.edu/tickets or 859-572-5464

Prepare to be spellbound by “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a Tony Award-winning play adapted by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon. The gripping narrative follows 15-year-old Christopher, a boy with an extraordinary brain that is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he discovers his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, he finds himself under suspicion and sets out to solve the mystery, leading him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

The cast includes Gabby Casto, Cody Combs, Chloe Esmeier, Jericah Green, Liv Gudmundsson, Maggie Komp, Elliet Malatesta, D.J. Stroud, Mark Taylor, Hailey Watson, and Reagan Wildoner. The production team features Savanah Kennedy as Stage Manager, Jessica Ruehl as Projections Designer, Ronnie Chamberlain as Scenic and Costume Designer, Jacqueline Williams as Props Designer, Chanelle Dau Pino as Lighting Designer, and Jo Sanburg as Sound Designer. The show is directed by Christopher Ryan.

Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this exhilarating adventure! Tickets for the NKU SOTA 2023-24 Theatre & Dance Season On Tour are available for purchase at nku.edu/tickets.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.  

About SOTA: The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, is made up of three programs: Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music. The Theatre and Dance program relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in professional theatre, film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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July 18, 2023 · 8:32 pm

Box Office Manager Sought by NKU SOTA

NKU_SOTA logoWorking Title: Box Office Manager
Department: School of the Arts
Compensation Title: Specialist, Box Office Operations
Work Schedule: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, times adjusted for evening and weekend work schedule as productions occur.
Hours per Week: 37.5
Months per Year: 10

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
The Box Office Manager reports to the SOTA Director. This person works closely with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and with the Student Account Services, Office of First Year Programs, Office of the Comptroller, Payroll Office, and Facilities Management. The Fine Arts Box Office provides ticketing and event staffing support for the Theatre and Dance program and the Music program at Northern Kentucky University. The primary venues for fine arts events at NKU are the 650-seat Greaves Concert Hall, 315-seat Corbett Theatre, and 120-seat Stauss Theatre.

Evening and weekend hours will be required in accordance with the schedule of performances and other events as appropriate.

This is a ten-month (academic fall and spring semester) hourly position that includes life, health, dental and disability insurance, tuition waiver benefits, vacation, and sick leave.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Management of the ticketing window during regular hours of operation and events. Responsibilities include receiving and returning calls and emails, selling tickets to walk-up patrons, and taking and processing ticket orders and exchanges for SOTA events. Process season subscription orders and gift certificates as needed.
  • Balance, record, and deposit income from daily ticket sales to appropriate program accounts in collaboration with the SOTA Budget Officer, SOTA Publicity and Events Manager, and student account services as needed.
  • Interview, hire, train, and supervise work-study student assistants and volunteers for the ticketing window, front of the house, and house management. Maintain training documents in consultation with Theatre and Dance Program Head
  • Maintain and update patron mailing lists in collaboration with SOTA Publicity and Events Manager.
  • Assist SOTA Publicity and Events Manager in the creation and mailing of seasonal brochures and other promotional materials for productions, such as video interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, social media content, etc.
  • Manage all ticketed performances, overseeing day-of-show box office operations as well as all front-of-house staff.
  • In coordination with SOTA Publicity and Events Manager and Theatre & Dance Program Head, communicate with local/regional schools and other organizations to promote school matinee performances and special events/touring performances/arts programming. Coordinate group ticket sales and act as the liaison between schools/organizations and SOTA.
  • Maintain a list of prioritized needs, repairs, etc. for performance, front of the house, and patron wayfinding spaces as well as work with the SOTA office to facilitate those needs. Assist in the general care and organization of these spaces.
  • Assist with administrative tasks for SOTA as needed. This may include running errands, making copies, filing, or other clerical work.

Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of related experience. Significant experience in Fine Arts, Event Management, or other Arts Administration.

Experience in supervision of employees, (preferably student employees), experience with computerized ticketing software; NKU uses VBO (Virtual Box Office), proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, especially Word, Excel, and Teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Impeccable customer service, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Understanding and support of the values and missions of Northern Kentucky University and the School of the Arts.

Cash handling and customer service experience required

CPR certified (if not certified at the time of hiring, the employee would be required to complete training by the end of the 90-day probationary period)

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Salary: Minimum $17.63/hour
Quick Link: https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13077

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July 7, 2023 · 8:17 pm

Elevate Your Dance Skills with NKU’s Summer Dance Institute

NKU_Summer Dance InitiativeHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Summer Dance Institute (SDI), an immersive collegiate dance program tailored for aspiring young artists. Taking place from August 4-6, 2023, this program offers an exceptional opportunity for participants between the ages of 14 and 23 to receive a comprehensive introduction to the field of dance and campus life, culminating in a performance showcase.

  • What: NKU SOTA Summer Dance Institute
  • When: August 4-6, 2023
  • Where: Health Innovations Room 125, NKU
  • Register: nku.edu/sdi by July 15

The NKU SOTA Summer Dance Institute provides an immersive experience for young dancers, encompassing dance courses, industry and pedagogical training, and valuable network building opportunities. Participants will have the privilege of learning from NKU’s faculty, including Jacqui Haas, who will lead the program, along with guest faculty members Lyndsay Barto, Anaya Ni’kole McNair, Shane Ohmer, Jeaunita Olówè, Rowan Salem, and Cat Schmeal-Swope. The state-of-the-art dance studio at NKU will serve as the ideal environment for honing skills and gaining insight into the diverse career options available in the field of dance. The program concludes with a showcase at Greaves Concert Hall, allowing participants to demonstrate their talents.

Registration is now open, and the deadline for registration is July 15, 2023. The registration fee is $35, and the program fee is $300. Interested students can visit nku.edu/sdi to register and find further details about the program.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

About SOTA: The Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. Theatre and Dance relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. Our staff, resources and facilities serve the developing artist. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates are working in professional theatres in every major city in the United States and on five continents, having successful careers on Broadway and in regional theatre, on cruise ships, in theme parks and film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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