What are the essential qualities of arts leaders in the 21st Century?

A passion for the artform

What are the essential qualities of arts leaders in the 21st Century?

Entrepreneurial approach to new technology

What are the essential qualities of arts leaders in the 21st Century?

The power to communicate

What are the essential qualities of arts leaders in the 21st Century?

Strategic vision

What are the essential qualities of arts leaders in the 21st Century?

Management capability

Based in London, the arts capital of the world, Arts Executive Search is a market leader in recruiting executives for a broad range of performing arts organisations, venues, festivals, record companies, music publishers, artist management companies, universities, conservatoires and foundations.

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Arts Executive Search recruits managers who will make a difference in a dynamic cultural landscape


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Mary Carlson

Mary Carlson founded Arts Executive Search in 2000 to assist arts organisations in the recruitment of senior managers


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The profile of a successful arts leader encompasses education and experience; creative flair and technical competence; vision and charisma; entrepreneurial thinking and corporate discipline. Arts Executive Search, through its worldwide network, cross-cultural knowledge and senior operating experience is able to deliver outstanding candidates uniquely suited for the role and the organisational culture.