An artistic director is a person who oversees and directs creative aspects in various forms of arts, such as theatre, music or dance. This role involves setting the vision for an organization's artistic programming, selecting pieces to be performed, working with artists to develop their work, managing budgets, schedules, marketing efforts, and fundraising initiatives. The artistic director is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in all aspects of production while also being innovative and pushing boundaries. This position often requires a deep understanding of the particular art form as well as strong leadership skills to manage teams effectively.