Authentic Arts & Media

AA & M is committed to building a world where LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists thrive. We do this by developing and proliferating culturally equitable strategies rooted in popular education, design justice, and collective joy to grow equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across the arts and non-profit fields. For almost two decades we have helped organizations - ranging from two-person nonprofit artist teams to hundreds-large multinational companies - develop an organizational culture of welcome and belonging that facilitates long-term, sustainable EDI. Led by Beatrice Thomas, a cultural strategist, national multi-disciplinary artist, and creative producer with a deep and personal commitment to creating equity in the arts, AA & M in on the frontlines of creating more just and accessible fields for the arts and nonprofits. Our change-making strategies incorporate the latest information and practices to have a sustaining impact on organizations and individuals. Growing a truly equitable and inclusive culture is a never-ending journey, and we're happy to be on that path with our clients. Some of the ways we help organizations include- Customized organizational consulting around work culture, practices, and policies, including 360-degree EDI assessments and action plans- Live virtual workshops and trainings: choose from our catalog or work with us to create something new specifically for your needs- On-demand, online interactive workshops to create welcome and belonging in the front of house of event venues. We know how hard the work of creating authentic equity, diversity, and inclusion can be. That's why we weave creativity, innovation and joy into every step of our process. People leave our engagements feeling energized for the work ahead, armed with the tools and resources needed to not only make changes, but sustain themselves as change-makers. You can find even more information on our website. Reach out with any questions or for a free FoH training training quote.