Senior Vice President TMC Arts

The Music Center seeks an inspiring and strategic individual to lead its cultural programming division, TMC Arts. Reporting directly to the president & CEO, overseeing eight departments and managing a budget of close to $20M, the next senior vice president of TMC Arts will help evolve The Music Center’s public-facing artistic programming, furthering TMC Arts’ reach to serve all Los Angeles County residents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community-building throughout L.A.’s diverse populations; broad knowledge of current cultural practices; the ability to inspire stakeholders with a range of backgrounds, from audience members and participants in artistic experiences to donors, peers, elected officials and the like; and a strength in strategically harnessing resources—including staff, space and funding—to build connections between audiences and The Music Center. Management Consultants for the Arts has been engaged to facilitate this search. A full position description may be found here: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/senior-vp-music-center Organizational Profile

The Music Center is one of the nation’s largest performing arts centers, serving as a cultural hub for Los Angeles County and offering compelling and innovative programs with the goal of enriching the cultural lives of every Angeleno. Created more than 60 years ago, the 22-acre Music Center campus encompasses four iconic theatres—Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall—beautiful outdoor spaces, including Jerry Moss Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park; restaurants; and other world-class amenities. It is home to TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming division, as well as four resident companies: Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and the LA Phil. Through compelling programs that are relevant to a range of audiences, serving Los Angeles in all its breadth, The Music Center is both the home and the force behind some of the greatest creative expression today. More information can be found on their website: