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artistic director

Artistic directors are in charge of the programme of an artistic project or a cultural organisation.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

cultural projects corporate social responsibility art history art-historical values

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

museum databases

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop an artistic framework set organisational policies apply strategic thinking define artistic vision liaise with local authorities follow company standards determine context to present the work manage supplies monitor artistic activities liaise with cultural partners promote inclusion represent artistic production define artistic approach approve reports for artistic project manage staff strive for company growth work with cultural venue specialists direct an artistic team provide project information on exhibitions establish daily priorities identify artistic niche manage logistics represent the organisation cope with challenging demands coordinate artistic production describe artistic experience contribute to the programmer's reflection process perform project management organise cultural events promote cultural venue events supervise daily information operations manage budgets develop professional network

OPTIONALOptional competences

participate in artistic mediation activities develop drama production process use intuition in booking projects organise an exhibition advertise an art collection plan health and safety procedures help the programmer define an artistic vision plan resource allocation present exhibition represent company in exhibitions find a replacement for stage manager

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)