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artistic director

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artistic director

Description

Code

1349.3

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.

Scope note

Excludes venue programmer.

Alternative Labels

art director

artistic consultant

artistic director

artistic director for dance company

ballet director

director of programming

festival director

opera director

orchestra artistic director

theatre director

venue programming director

venue programming manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply strategic thinking coordinate artistic production cope with challenging demands define artistic approach define artistic vision develop an artistic framework develop professional network direct an artistic team establish daily priorities follow company standards liaise with cultural partners liaise with local authorities manage budgets manage logistics manage operational budgets manage staff manage supplies monitor artistic activities organise cultural events perform project management plan health and safety procedures promote cultural venue events promote inclusion provide project information on exhibitions represent artistic production represent the organisation set organisational policies strive for company growth supervise daily information operations work with cultural venue specialists

Essential Knowledge

art history art-historical values corporate social responsibility cultural projects

Optional Skills and Competences

advertise an art collection organise an exhibition participate in artistic mediation activities plan resource allocation present exhibition represent company in exhibitions use intuition in booking projects

Optional Knowledge

museum databases

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/db4f28ff-c208-4830-ab8b-4b07776db134

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released

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artistic director

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