Michael M. Kaiser

Memorial Celebration for Max Woodward to Take Place at the Kennedy Center This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

A salute to Max Woodward will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Monday November 21, 2022 at 3:00PM. Woodward, who went to work at Kennedy Center the week it opened and retired after forty-five years as Vice-President of Theater Programming, died on October 14, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

Great Lakes Center For The Arts Announces Cast & Crew For GODSPELL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor, MI has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Godspell.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For ALWAYS PATSY CLINE at The Great Lakes Center For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

Returning to the role of Patsy Cline is Cayman Ilika, who has performed on stages throughout the country including the 5th Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre in Seattle, Musical Theatre West in Los Angeles, and The Asolo Repertory Theatre in Saraosota.

Longtime Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan Announces Retirement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

After 52 years, Denny Reagan, Muny President and CEO, has announced plans to retire in December of 2021. Beginning January 2022, Reagan will assume the role of senior advisor. In this role, leadership will rely on his breadth of experience and knowledge as the theatre completes its Second Century Capital Campaign.

Austin Shakespeare Selected As Grantee Recipient Of Bloomberg Philanthropies Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2018

]Austin Shakespeare today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Selects 53 Cultural Orgs In Austin/New Orleans As Part Of $43M Training Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that 26 cultural organizations in Austin and 27 organizations in New Orleans have been selected to participate in the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. A list of the organizations can be found here. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and midsize cultural organizations within seven U.S. cities: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.  More than 200 cultural organizations have been selected to participate and are being announced on a rolling basis throughout the summer and early fall.

NOCCA Institute Selected As Grantee Of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation And Management Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2018

The NOCCA Institute today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.  

Mosaic Theater Company Of D.C. Will Participate In $43 Million Arts Innovation Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2018

Mosaic Theater Company of DC today announced that it is a grant recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

The Theatre Lab Earns $100,000 Arts Innovation And Management Award From Bloomberg Philanthropies
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2018

The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts has been selected as one of 47 Washington-area cultural institutions to participate in the Arts Innovation and Management training program, part of Mike Bloomberg's American Cities Initiative, in an effort to help cities generate innovation. As part of the program, The Theatre Lab will receive a $100,000 award to support operations and arts management training over two years.

The Keegan Theatre Chosen as Recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management Grant
by Julie Musbach - Aug 17, 2018

The Keegan Theatre today announced that it is a recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) grant program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training to recipient organizations in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

85 Cultural Organizations in Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh to Participate in $43 Million Arts Innovation and Management Training Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that 47 cultural organizations in Washington D.C. and 38 organizations Pittsburgh have been selected to participate in the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. A list of the organizations can be found here. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and midsize cultural organizations within seven U.S. cities: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. More than 200 cultural organizations have been selected to participate and will be announced on an individual basis per city throughout the summer and early fall.

Dad's Garage Selected As A Grantee Of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation And Management Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2018

Dad's Garage today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation- only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Reveals 45 Atlanta Cultural Orgs Selected As Part Of $43M Training Program
by Julie Musbach - Aug 10, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that 45 cultural organizations in Atlanta have been selected to participate in the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program.

Actor's Express Receives Grant From Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management Program
by Julie Musbach - Aug 10, 2018

Actor's Express today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $43 Million Arts Investment In 7 U.S. Cities
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the expansion of the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program to seven new cities. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of more than 200 small and midsize cultural organizations within seven cities: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

David C. Bohnett Named Chairman of the Board at The Wallis Center for the Performing Arts
by Nora Dominick - Nov 3, 2015

Philanthropist and technological entrepreneur David C. Bohnett will take the helm as the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Chairman of the Board effective November 18.

The Mexican Museum Named Grantee of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management Program
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 24, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Mexican Museum, the premier West Coast museum of Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano, Latin American, and Latino art, culture and heritage, today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. Through the two-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies is providing $30 million across 262 small and mid-sized nonprofit cultural organizations around the country to help strengthen their operational and programming efforts, including training in fundraising, audience development and board member engagement.

Matrix Theatre Company Receives Bloomberg Arts Innovation and Management Grant
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2015

Matrix Theatre Company today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. Through the two-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies is providing $30 million across 262 small and mid-sized nonprofit cultural organizations around the country to help strengthen their operational and programming efforts, including training in fundraising, audience development and board member engagement.

The Muny Announces New Second Century Plan to Gain National Attention
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 27, 2015

The Muny has announced new additions to their program in the hopes of attracting more attention nationally.

Michael M. Kaiser Reflects on State of the Arts in New Book 'Curtains?: The Future of the Arts in America'
by Tori Leiber - Feb 11, 2015

Michael M. Kaiser, founder and chairman of the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, is the author of 'Curtains?: The Future of the Arts in America,' published by Brandeis University Press.