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The artistic director typically reports to the
chief administrative officer, although in some
companies, the two positions are combined into one.
The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and
implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization, and for major
decisions about the ongoing development of the aesthetic values and activities,
after extensive consultation with the chief administrative officer.
Some typical responsibilities:
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Hires, supervises and evaluates artistic
personnel including directors, performers, designers, and stage managers
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Hires, supervises and evaluates key
technical personnel, including Production Manager
and Technical Director
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Develops, implements, and evaluates
programs for the year
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With chief
administrative officer, develops annual program budget
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Acts as a spokesperson for the
organization's artistic purpose via speaking engagements, public and social
appearances, and, as requested, at fundraising events and solicitations
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Fosters the development of good relations
with other cultural organizations by participating in meetings and joint
activities where appropriate
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Reports to the Board of Directors on a
regular basis to give an update on artistic activity
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Supervises the maintenance of written
procedures manual for technical and production staff
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Directs at least one production per season
[Members of AACT can read more on this subject in our Knowledge Base collection of articles.]
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