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🎙In the latest episode of The Three Bells, "From New Haven with Love...", Adriane Jefferson, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of New Haven delves into the importance and complexity of developing a city-wide cultural equity plan and the transformative power of the arts. Tune in to the full episode hosted by Stephanie Fortunato at: https://lnkd.in/ebvgg3vF The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Episode direction by Gregorio Lucena Scarpella. Production support by Alyssa Cartwright. Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 'New Study Identifies the UNESCO Heritage Sites Imperiled by Climate Change' A new study by climate risk group, Climate X, has listed the 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites most at risk from climate change, and emphasized the urgent need for the cultural sector to take action. To receive updates and resources direct to your inbox, sign up to our monthly newsletter https://lnkd.in/gHAy27XG

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Declines in public funding, the ever-changing social, technological and philanthropic landscape; and a global pandemic have all landed arts and cultural organizations in the same boat — one that requires a major rethink of institutional business models, particularly income streams. In this article by AEA’s Antoni Durski and Adrian Ellis, we outline some potential solutions to the funding dilemma.

🎙 Out now: the latest episode of The Three Bells – S4E9: FROM NEW HAVEN WITH LOVE…Adriane Jefferson in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato Our host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks to Adriane Jefferson, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of New Haven and Executive Director of NEW HAVEN FESTIVALS INC. They discuss cultural equity planning at a city level, the fundamental shifts it has facilitated for the city of New Haven, as well as the challenges and opportunities of creating a living and actionable plan to create a more equitable and more culturally diverse ecosystem, written for and by the people of New Haven. Tune in now at: https://lnkd.in/ebvgg3vF The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Episode direction by Gregorio Lucena Scarpella. Production support by Alyssa Cartwright. Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 'Using vacant commercial spaces as affordable artist studios is a win-win' Florida’s Zero Empty Spaces connects artists with spaces in otherwise vacant spots to bolster their careers, activating unused space in the process. (NextCity) To receive updates and resources direct to your inbox, sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gHAy27XG

We’re thrilled that AEA Consulting is part of the team led by David Chipperfield Architects that has been shortlisted to take part in the final stage of The British Museum’s International Architecture Competition for the Museum’s renovation of its Western Range Galleries!   Earlier this year, David Chipperfield Architects partnered with an expert team of consultants, including AEA, to submit a bid to the competition, which will feature a renovation of a third of the Museum’s overall gallery space. The competition attracted 60+ applications from across the world, and the winning team will work with the British Museum to develop designs for the Western Range that respond to the Museum’s sensitive historic buildings, ambitious decarbonization plans, and the ongoing process of reimagining the display and care of collections.   AEA’s scope of work will focus on the economic and social sustainability of this historic renovation project. We’re honored to be part of the team which includes: Adamson Associates Architects, Alan Baxter Ltd, Arup, ATELIER BRÜCKNER, Atelier Ten, Lobe Lloyd, Julian Harrap Architects LLP, Plan A Planning, Reusefully Ltd, and Neal Shasore.

Dubuque Museum Of Art has unveiled plans for its new campus which will include a rooftop garden, an educational courtyard, new galleries for special exhibitions and permanent collections, a terrace and cafe, as well new creative spaces that invite community gathering. Read more about the plans, designed by SCHULHOF RASHIDI Architects at https://lnkd.in/gJktaM8A We’re excited to see this project step closer to groundbreaking! In 2022, the Dubuque Museum of Art retained AEA Consulting to develop a facilities feasibility study in anticipation of a future expansion project. This project was designed to support an expansion of the museum's audience through increased relevance and programmatic activity, and to create a more optimal infrastructure, including growing the collection and temporary exhibits, providing support for new forms of art making and art experiences, providing a better work environment for staff and connecting to the surrounding downtown. AEA's work included a market assessment, and the development of a space plan, and an operating & business model. 

 “Culture needs a healthy nighttime economy around it to help drive footfall, safety, and activity going on around them. They don’t live in isolation. Lots of cultural institutions use their impact on nighttime economy to make a case for funding. When they make capital investments on a building, their impact is often the nighttime economy.” -- Carly Heath, Nighttime Advisor, Bristol, on the symbiotic relationship between cultural institutions and night life. Read more about how the two sectors can work hand in hand in this story by Annie Bares and Bella Stenvall.

🎙In this clip from the latest Three Bells episode, His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chair, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), discusses the new age of tourism. Tune in to the full episode, hosted by Adrian Ellis at https://lnkd.in/e-VU8Ny7 The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Episode direction by Gregorio Lucena Scarpella. Production support by Alyssa Cartwright. Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 "Trust-Based Philanthropy Isn’t an Excuse to Ignore Metrics — It’s the Opposite" Measuring performance actually promotes trust and accountability while helping both funders and grantees do their jobs better. (The Chronicle of Philanthropy) To receive updates and resources direct to your inbox, sign up to our monthly newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gHAy27XG