Chief Arts Officer Campaign
Putting the arts at the heart of business strategy — not for the sake of looking good, but for the sake of business sense.
Why a Chief Arts Officer?
The arts may be the most powerful way to effect change — whether political, commercial, social, or personal. The Chief Arts Officer campaign exists to integrate arts into core business functions, making organisations more innovative, sustainable, and competitive.
This is not about decoration or corporate image. It is about embedding creative thinking and disruptive business models into decision-making at the highest level. When arts and business are combined, everyone wins.
The Campaign
Artworks champions the idea that every forward-thinking company should have a Chief Arts Officer — someone who brings artistic perspectives into boardroom conversations, strategy sessions, and everyday operations.
By connecting individuals, companies, and societies to cultural organisations, the campaign fosters cross-fertilisation between creative and commercial sectors. The result: better business practices, richer workplace cultures, and a more attractive world.
"Artworks is a fantastic resource for improving business activity in the arts."
— Noah Horowitz, Executive Director at The Armory Show
Explore the Influence List
The Scandinavian powerlist in the arts and business highlights key figures driving innovation and collaboration across both sectors. Discover the leaders who are already putting these ideas into practice.
Join the Campaign
Interested in bringing the Chief Arts Officer concept into your organisation? We would love to hear from you.
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