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Since AMS was founded in 1988, we have had the great honor of working with arts and community leaders who have passion, purpose, and powerful visions for their future. Learn about how we’ve helped communities and organizations navigate change, plan for growth, and develop new ventures.

The exterior of TimeLine Theatre's new building at dusk, featuring a tall vertical illuminated "TIMELINE" sign on a dark metal facade with glass windows, set along a city street with light trails from passing traffic.

TimeLine Theatre Company — Strategic Assessment & Operating Model

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Architectural rendering of the UVA arts center, a brick and glass building with people gathered on surrounding lawns and terraced steps beside a reflecting pond.

University of Virginia – Center for the Arts (C4A) Museums

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

The historic brick facade of the Dothan Opera House, featuring tall columns, arched entry doors, and a modern glass addition attached to its side.

City of Dothan — Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for a Civic Facility Roadmap

Cultural Facility Feasibility & Business Planning

A black projecting sign reading "Wing Luke Museum" mounted on a brick building along a city street, with a "Canton Alley" street sign and a historic clock tower visible in the background.

Wing Luke Museum – Eng Homestead Site

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Aerial view of a large civic center building with brick towers, an arched colonnade, and a surface parking lot in front.

City of Savannah: Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center

Cultural Facility Feasibility and Operations

Little Opera House: Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Center

FACILITY PLANNING

Granville Island Cultural Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Vancouver Facilities Gaps Analysis

FACILITY PLANNING

The exterior of TimeLine Theatre's new building at dusk, featuring a tall vertical illuminated "TIMELINE" sign on a dark metal facade with glass windows, set along a city street with light trails from passing traffic.

TimeLine Theatre Company — Strategic Assessment & Operating Model

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Architectural rendering of the UVA arts center, a brick and glass building with people gathered on surrounding lawns and terraced steps beside a reflecting pond.

University of Virginia – Center for the Arts (C4A) Museums

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

The historic brick facade of the Dothan Opera House, featuring tall columns, arched entry doors, and a modern glass addition attached to its side.

City of Dothan — Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for a Civic Facility Roadmap

Cultural Facility Feasibility & Business Planning

A black projecting sign reading "Wing Luke Museum" mounted on a brick building along a city street, with a "Canton Alley" street sign and a historic clock tower visible in the background.

Wing Luke Museum – Eng Homestead Site

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Aerial view of a large civic center building with brick towers, an arched colonnade, and a surface parking lot in front.

City of Savannah: Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center

Cultural Facility Feasibility and Operations

Little Opera House: Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Center

FACILITY PLANNING

Granville Island Cultural Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Vancouver Facilities Gaps Analysis

FACILITY PLANNING

The historic brick facade of the Dothan Opera House, featuring tall columns, arched entry doors, and a modern glass addition attached to its side.

City of Dothan — Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for a Civic Facility Roadmap

Cultural Facility Feasibility & Business Planning

Aerial view of a large civic center building with brick towers, an arched colonnade, and a surface parking lot in front.

City of Savannah: Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center

Cultural Facility Feasibility and Operations

Proctors Theatre Market Analysis of the Capital Region

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

Brooklyn Academy of Music: DanceMotion USA Evaluation

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

The historic brick facade of the Dothan Opera House, featuring tall columns, arched entry doors, and a modern glass addition attached to its side.

City of Dothan — Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for a Civic Facility Roadmap

Cultural Facility Feasibility & Business Planning

Aerial view of a large civic center building with brick towers, an arched colonnade, and a surface parking lot in front.

City of Savannah: Key Stakeholder & Community Engagement for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center

Cultural Facility Feasibility and Operations

Proctors Theatre Market Analysis of the Capital Region

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

Brooklyn Academy of Music: DanceMotion USA Evaluation

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

Architectural rendering of the UVA arts center, a brick and glass building with people gathered on surrounding lawns and terraced steps beside a reflecting pond.

University of Virginia – Center for the Arts (C4A) Museums

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

A black projecting sign reading "Wing Luke Museum" mounted on a brick building along a city street, with a "Canton Alley" street sign and a historic clock tower visible in the background.

Wing Luke Museum – Eng Homestead Site

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Architectural rendering of the UVA arts center, a brick and glass building with people gathered on surrounding lawns and terraced steps beside a reflecting pond.

University of Virginia – Center for the Arts (C4A) Museums

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

A black projecting sign reading "Wing Luke Museum" mounted on a brick building along a city street, with a "Canton Alley" street sign and a historic clock tower visible in the background.

Wing Luke Museum – Eng Homestead Site

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

The exterior of TimeLine Theatre's new building at dusk, featuring a tall vertical illuminated "TIMELINE" sign on a dark metal facade with glass windows, set along a city street with light trails from passing traffic.

TimeLine Theatre Company — Strategic Assessment & Operating Model

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Little Opera House: Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Center

FACILITY PLANNING

Granville Island Cultural Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Vancouver Facilities Gaps Analysis

FACILITY PLANNING

TheatreWorks Hartford Planning Study

FACILITY PLANNING

The Kentucky Center: Strategic Facilities Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: Anchor Cultural Institutions Project

FACILITY PLANNING

Auburn University: Facilities Planning, Design Support, Implementation Planning

FACILITY PLANNING

The exterior of TimeLine Theatre's new building at dusk, featuring a tall vertical illuminated "TIMELINE" sign on a dark metal facade with glass windows, set along a city street with light trails from passing traffic.

TimeLine Theatre Company — Strategic Assessment & Operating Model

Site Feasibility & Business Planning

Little Opera House: Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Center

FACILITY PLANNING

Granville Island Cultural Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Vancouver Facilities Gaps Analysis

FACILITY PLANNING

TheatreWorks Hartford Planning Study

FACILITY PLANNING

The Kentucky Center: Strategic Facilities Plan

FACILITY PLANNING

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: Anchor Cultural Institutions Project

FACILITY PLANNING

Auburn University: Facilities Planning, Design Support, Implementation Planning

FACILITY PLANNING

Village of Saranac Lake: Arts and Cultural Master Plan

POLICY

City of Boise: Facility Trends White Paper

POLICY

Village of Saranac Lake: Arts and Cultural Master Plan

POLICY

City of Boise: Facility Trends White Paper

POLICY

Cal Performances: Financial Modeling for Future Operations

STRATEGY

McConnell Foundation: Arts & Cultural Sector Assessment and Development Strategy

STRATEGY

Mammoth Lakes Community Theater Business Plan

STRATEGY

Vancouver Civic Theaters Business Plan

STRATEGY

Reser Center for the Arts Business Planning Study

STRATEGY

Maryland State Council on the Arts Strategic Plan

STRATEGY

MASS MoCA: Strategic Planning for Assets for Artists

STRATEGY

Van Wezel Foundation: Performing Arts Hall Planning Study

STRATEGY

Cal Performances: Financial Modeling for Future Operations

STRATEGY

McConnell Foundation: Arts & Cultural Sector Assessment and Development Strategy

STRATEGY

Mammoth Lakes Community Theater Business Plan

STRATEGY

Vancouver Civic Theaters Business Plan

STRATEGY

Reser Center for the Arts Business Planning Study

STRATEGY

Maryland State Council on the Arts Strategic Plan

STRATEGY

MASS MoCA: Strategic Planning for Assets for Artists

STRATEGY

Van Wezel Foundation: Performing Arts Hall Planning Study

STRATEGY

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