artistic director

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of artistic director¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

It has been instrumental in turning Milan into an art capital, said Nicola Ricciardi, the artistic director of Miart, the city’s annual contemporary and modern art fair.

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The West Coast premiere of “Fly Me To the Sun” at the Fountain Theatre marks Raymond O. Caldwell’s directorial debut as the venue’s artistic director.

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“It’s not just all about the films — it’s about the theatrical experience, seeing it all together,” says Grant Moninger, cofounder of Beyond Fest and artistic director of the American Cinematheque.

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The influx of money helped the organization grow the brand and host more screenings — the total jump from 500 screenings to 1,600 with 350,000 patrons visiting their theaters, according to Grant Moninger, artistic director at American Cinematheque.

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While the Cheech grew in nationwide prominence, its artistic director, María Esther Fernández, explained that the museum’s team also worked to fulfill Marin’s goal by taking advantage of its rapid success.

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