artistic director

Description

Artistic directors are in charge of the programme of an artistic project or a cultural organisation. They are responsible for the strategic vision, the visibility and the quality of all kind of artistic activities and services such as theatre and dance companies. Artistic directors also manage staff, finances and policies.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

art-historical values cultural projects art history corporate social responsibility museum databases

Practical Skills

approve reports for artistic project manage logistics monitor artistic activities liaise with cultural partners direct an artistic team manage supplies provide project information on exhibitions determine context to present the work work with cultural venue specialists follow company standards liaise with local authorities perform project management manage staff describe artistic experience cope with challenging demands coordinate artistic production identify artistic niche contribute to the programmer's reflection process establish daily priorities set organisational policies manage budgets apply strategic thinking develop professional network represent artistic production define artistic vision strive for company growth promote cultural venue events supervise daily information operations develop an artistic framework define artistic approach organise cultural events represent the organisation promote inclusion find a replacement for stage manager participate in artistic mediation activities advertise an art collection help the programmer define an artistic vision plan health and safety procedures present exhibition represent company in exhibitions use intuition in booking projects organise an exhibition plan resource allocation develop drama production process