AEA Consulting is a global firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative industries. We are known for our candid and impartial advice that draws on deep knowledge of the cultural sector as well as robust research and analytical insight.

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AEA Consulting is a global firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative industries. We are known for our candid and impartial advice that draws on deep knowledge of the cultural sector as well as robust research and analytical insight.

Since 1991, we have successfully delivered more than 1,000 assignments in 35 countries, helping clients around the world plan and realize vital and sustainable cultural projects. 

AEA Consulting and our staff and associates are outraged by the gross misconduct of those we put our trust in to protect us. We are greatly saddened by the ongoing injustices that Black communities face as a result of systemic racism. In support of the movement to bring justice and equality to victims, families and communities, we are personally and as an organization contributing to initiatives that will drive this work forward. We are educating ourselves about the origins and effects of racial injustice, and we are committed to reversing its harmful impact through our work. 

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AEA Team: Three Staff Appointments

Projects

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AEA Consulting to Provide Feasibility Study for the Planned Vltava Philharmonic Concert Hall in Prague

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New Scenario Planning Toolkit Released by AEA and The Wallace Foundation

Services

Strategy

AEA works with clients at the earliest possible stage to develop successful project strategies, whether in the context of a new cultural facility, policy, or program. We help articulate the project’s goals and rationale; explore the possible routes to deliver it; and confirm the optimum way forward.

Planning

AEA is a leader in the planning and delivery of a wide variety of cultural & creative spaces, including cultural districts, mixed-use developments, museums and galleries, performance spaces, multi-disciplinary spaces, parks, and heritage sites. We deliver plans that pay close attention to what is required for long-term operating and financial success, and that include actionable road maps and evaluation metrics.

Research & Analysis

AEA's recommendations to our clients are underpinned by robust empiricism and unparalleled knowledge of the cultural & creative sector. We gather the facts, whether quantitative or qualitative; we parse, test, and analyze them; and challenge wishful thinking. Our customized studies combine proven methodologies and objective analysis with a sensitive understanding of our clients and the context in which they operate.

Initiatives

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The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is an international membership-based network that fosters cooperation and knowledge-sharing among those responsible for planning and running districts and clusters that include a significant cultural element.