Why Choose Us?

Mary Carlson & Associates, Arts Executive Search was established in 2000 to assist arts organisations in the United Kingdom and Europe in the recruitment of executives at the senior and middle management levels. Our clients include orchestras, opera companies, festivals, conservatoires, venues, artist management companies, presenting organisations and record companies.

WE OFFER:

  • Classical Music Sector Specialists with an in depth knowledge of music, coupled with management experience and a worldwide network of arts practitioners
  • Associated companies in Washington, D.C. and Sydney, Australia
  • A fee structure which rewards success
  • A philosophy which serves both the client and the candidate

There is no gold standard of training for the top jobs in the performing arts but rather a mercurial combination of education and apprenticeship; add to this a passion for the artform; the charisma to communicate this passion; strategic vision and the ability to manage people. We can find the arts professionals who match this description…