Allied Media Projects cultivates media strategies for a more just and creative world.
From the intersection of communications, art, technology, education and social justice, we share and develop models for transforming ourselves and our communities. Read our mission and network principles.
AMP organizes the annual Allied Media Conference. Our local programs innovate media-based practices in education, economic development and community organizing.
The Allied Media Conference is a collaborative laboratory of media-based organizing strategies for transforming our world, held every Summer in Detroit.
The AMC is a network of networks – social justice organizers, community technologists, transformative artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and many others – all using media in innovative ways.
The 15th annual AMC is June 20 - June 23, 2013 in Detroit. Be a part of it: REGISTER TODAY!
AMP’s local programs innovate practices in education, economic development and community organizing. We are a founding member of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition.
Detroit Future Media teaches core digital media competencies, and their application in community organizing, education, and entrepreneurship.
Through Detroit Future Schools we integrate digital media arts in the classroom.
AMPTalk is a discussion and organizing system for the Allied Media Projects network.
We use AMPtalk to coordinate, share, and document Allied Media Conference sessions, tracks, network gatherings, and practice spaces.
Start a discussion on the AMPtalk Newswire or share job postings, grant opportunities, and calls for submissions on the Opportunities board.
Contact us, we'd love to hear from you.
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School was a DFM2012 Apprentice host and are one of AMP's closest partners in our work for transformative education in Detroit. We are thrilled to announce that they are set to open their doors for the 2013-2014. Please see their call for enrollment and share with parents and students in the Detroit area!
Detroit Future Media is looking for organizations and small businesses who have a desire to develop effective digital media strategies incorporating web, graphics, or video. You are invited to host a DFM apprentice who will help your organization improve its online presence.
"Thinking about your thinking!"
This is what the 5th graders in Allie Gross’s Detroit Future Schools classroom at Plymouth Educational Center yell back in unison, in response to the question, "What does metacognition mean?"
We have more access to more data today than at anytime in history. With computers in our pockets and cameras at every corner, we’re collecting more data than ever before. But is everything I want to know being measured?
Registration is now open for the 15th annual Allied Media Conference, June 20-23, 2013.