Artistic director

Code 1349.3

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • art history
  • cultural projects
  • corporate social responsibility

Skills and competences

  • Colaborar con las demás áreas audiovisuales
  • apply strategic thinking
  • work with cultural venue specialists
  • liaise with cultural partners
  • coordinate artistic production
  • manage logistics
  • liaise with local authorities
  • define artistic vision
  • develop an artistic framework
  • develop professional network
  • set organisational policies
  • manage supplies
  • plan health and safety procedures
  • promote cultural venue events
  • promote inclusion
  • represent the organisation
  • represent artistic production
  • monitor artistic activities

Transversal competences

  • cope with challenging demands
  • define artistic approach
  • direct an artistic team
  • establish daily priorities
  • provide project information on exhibitions
  • manage budgets
  • gestionar presupuestos operativos
  • perform project management
  • manage staff
  • organise cultural events
  • strive for company growth
  • follow company standards
  • supervise daily information operations
  • art-historical values

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences