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

With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch, the orchestra has announced the appointment of its latest not music director.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s founder and artistic director, who adapted the play with Mr. Page and helmed this production, departs from the original text in tempering Titus’ anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It will be choreographed and directed by Rambert's artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer, who will also co-write the script with dramaturg Kaite O'Reilly.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The company’s end wasn’t planned, but it became necessary when its artistic director and co-founder, Tina Finkelman Berkett, decided to step back from her role, citing fundraising fatigue and a desire for change.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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