artistic director

American  

noun

1. a person who is responsible for the administration of a theater or ballet company, opera house, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of artistic director

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

But in his new role as artistic director as well as performer, Alan Cumming believes it's vital the sector is adequately funded.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But nothing can derail the success of this extraordinary production, the high watermark so far of Pasadena Playhouse producing artistic director Danny Feldman’s ongoing reexamination of the American musical canon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Before dedicating himself to his own brand, Jacobs worked for 16 years as artistic director of Louis Vuitton -- LVMH's flagship brand.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The production, helmed by the company’s artistic director, Eric Tucker, who also plays that malevolent master manipulator, Iago, matches the minimal cast with a scrappy, simple production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

They were married a year later, at which time Kira resigned from her position as an artistic director at GSS.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline