Cultural Planning

Cultural activity, in both formal and informal contexts, is critical to vibrant communities — it makes a vital contribution to quality of life, as well as economic development, tourism, urban renewal, and education. AEA works with foundations, private developers, public funders, economic development agencies and governments to advise, develop, and evaluate their investment in art and culture.

We seek to ensure that there is a close alignment between the agendas of policymakers and investors, on the one hand, and the goals and values of cultural leaders on the other. 
AEA offers the following cultural policy and planning services:

• Local, Regional and National Cultural Strategies
• Policy Development and Evaluation
• Funding Strategies
• Sector Research

Some of our clients include:

• James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco
• Australia Council for the Arts, Sydney
• Mayor’s Bring New Orleans Back Commission, New Orleans
• Mission, Models, Money
• National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, London
• Scottish Arts Council – Edinburgh Festivals
• Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
• Tyne and Wear Museums and Bristol’s Museums, Galleries and Archives
• Clore Leadership Programme
• Arts Council England

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