The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
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Concerns about fees and expense

The Kennedy Center is mostly closed, but it says it will maintain a small amount of public and educational programming, while the entire closure is being contested in federal court. The previous head of programming came and left within two weeks in January .

Arts administrators around the country have told NPR that booking performances for performing arts centers is done years in advance.

The Kennedy Center did not respond to NPR's requests for comment on Canny's appointment, but confirmed the contents of the email. Canny also did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

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