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 1,200 assignments in 42 countries, helping clients around the world plan and realize vital and sustainable cultural projects.

With offices in New York and London, AEA offers a talented, multidisciplinary team of professionals with proven practical experience who deliver personalized solutions to organizations in the arts, cultural, creative and public sectors. We thrive on new challenges and approach problem-solving with curiosity, creativity and integrity.

Please download AEA's brochure (in English) here.

Information about AEA in other languages is available at the links below:

Arabic | Chinese | French | German | Italian | Spanish

AEA also runs the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), a federation of arts and cultural centers across the world and convenes its annual member gathering.

Land Acknowledgment 

Though our staff is located worldwide, AEA Consulting’s headquarters sits on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape in what is now known as Beacon, New York. These groups of the region include the Wappinger, Mohican, and Munsee peoples. AEA acknowledges and respects their – and the many other surrounding tribes – historic and ongoing contributions to the Hudson River Valley and the Greater New York City region through storytelling, community, and culture, which continue to inspire our pursuit of creating inclusive, culturally rich communities.

Our Work Environment

AEA envisions an arts and cultural sector—and a society—where everyone is welcomed and belongs without hesitation. Our work flourishes when informed by a wide range of perspectives and undertaken in a thoughtful, supportive environment. In an effort to achieve this, we aim to:

• Engage experiences and ideas that challenge assumptions and enrich understanding.
• Identify ways our work can contribute to meaningful, positive change in the sector.
• Foster a workplace that encourages learning, growth, and a sense of belonging.

As part of this commitment, AEA has launched a pro bono program to support small arts and cultural organizations, initiatives, and individuals dedicated to social impact. Visit our Contact page for more details.

Environmental Sustainability

AEA's environmental sustainability policy sets measurable goals and action points in the following areas: 

• Monitoring our environmental impact in-house and setting goals on emissions and waste reduction – e.g., AEA is participating in the UN Race to Zero Campaign and taking part in the SME Climate Commitment to half our emissions by 2030;

• Minimizing wasteful behavior and work patterns, including energy consumption and unnecessary air travel – e.g., AEA tracks yearly emissions and sets goals for reduction in coming years; 

• Educating ourselves and colleagues about sustainable behaviors in the context of remote working from home, as well as in the office; 

• Joining relevant sustainability networks and advocacy, individually and as a company; and

• Incorporating environmental sustainability planning and targets in AEA's planning and strategy work, including encouraging clients to make use of their opportunities to deepen public understanding and influence public opinion.

AEA's policy will continue to evolve as we aim to stay up to date with the latest environmental sustainability standards.