VenueConnect 2019

Steven Wolff
Founding Principal
AMS Planning & Research & AMS Analytics


Steven is the founding Principal of AMS Planning & Research and AMS Analytics. For nearly 30 years, Steven has provided counsel to arts, culture and entertainment enterprises on strategic initiatives, the planning and development of capital facilities, and arts industry research. Steven is a leading industry thinker and speaker exploring topics from the role of ‘anchor cultural institutions’ to ‘re-thinking success’ for 21st century arts and cultural enterprises. He was recognized by ACQ5 as US Gamechanger of the Year in 2017 and 2018. In both years, AMS was recognized as US Niche Planning Consultancy of the Year. Steven has helped to guide $9 billion of new and renovated capital facilities for the arts working with notable architects and theater designers. He has guided projects from needs assessment through project definition to site selection, financing and project implementation, operation, and re-imagination. Steven provides research and management counsel to drive innovative new business models, including change initiatives, governance and management evolution, strategic planning and program evaluation. Steven is on the faculty at the Yale School of Drama, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater administration and teaches Decision Support. He serves on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations.

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