artistic director
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of artistic director
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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New York Fashion Week gets into full swing on Thursday, with Henry Zankov debuting his first collection as artistic director at Diane von Furstenberg.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, told AFP it was essential that what is happening in Gaza and the Middle East is talked about, through the medium of film.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Around the same time, Cumming had applied for the role of artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, and although it was yet to be publicly announced he was already planning his first season.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In the spring the festival board dismissed its artistic director of the past decade, Markus Hinterhäuser, saying there is a difference in vision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
On the eve of Good Boys’ world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007, the company’s artistic director, Martha Lavey, commented on the play’s focus on class.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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