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Upcoming Highlights from Art X Detroit
This spring marks the return of Art X Detroit – a free 10-day arts experience kicking off April 9. The biennial festival, which hosted its…
March 30, 2015
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Coordinators convene in Detroit to plan the Allied Media Conference
60 coordinators. 29 tracks, practice spaces, and network gatherings. One icy January weekend in Detroit to plan the Allied Media Conference. Through an open proposal…
February 24, 2015
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How We Organize the AMC zine (2015 Edition)
Wondering how the Allied Media Conference comes together every year? Get a behind the scenes look with the How We Organize the AMC (2015 Edition)…
February 4, 2015
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Propose a Session for AMC2015
It’s that time of year again! We’re coming up on the 17th annual Allied Media Conference, June 18 – 22 in Detroit, and we need…
January 23, 2015
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AMC2015: Tracks, Practice Spaces, Network Gatherings
Every summer at the Allied Media Conference we bring together media-makers, artists, and technologists of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels for four days of media-based…
January 22, 2015
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AMP CAMP 2014: Reflections on the purpose and practice of creativity in Detroit (VIDEO)
As Winter descends on Detroit, we’re excited to share this video of AMP Camp 2014, a transformative Summer retreat for Detroit artist-educators. Allied Media Projects…
December 15, 2014
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On Black vision and turning points
Elder Detroit activists in this Black, resilient city taught me that a crisis can be a turning point. This is a turning point – that…
December 9, 2014
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Reflections from the 2014 Internet Governance Forum
Last month, AMP’s Executive Director, Jenny Lee, took part in a delegation of media justice activists to the Internet Governance Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. The…
October 29, 2014
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Our takeaways from the AMC2014 Reflections Survey
In the months since the 16th annual Allied Media Conference, we’ve spent many hours going over feedback from participants, coordinators, and volunteers provided to us…
October 27, 2014
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Three awards to AMP from the Knight Arts Challenge
Allied Media Projects is proud to be the recipient of three awards from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge. The…
September 29, 2014
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Diana J. Nucera discusses inclusive civic technology at Code For America Summit (SEPT 24)
Diana J. Nucera, Director of the Detroit Digital Stewards project, will be presenting at the Code For America Summit in San Francisco. Building for Inclusive…
September 22, 2014
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Propose a Track, Practice Space, or Network Gathering for AMC2015
Attention media-makers, artists, technologists, and all who work towards a more just, creative and collaborative world! The AMC is accepting proposals for tracks, practice spaces…
September 22, 2014
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Trans Tech Social Enterprises launches apprenticeship program targeting transgender unemployment – Your support is needed!
Allied Media Projects is continuing to grow our network of Sponsored Projects. We are very pleased to welcome Trans Tech Social Enterprises to AMP. Trans…
September 3, 2014
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The AMC2014 Social Media Parallel Universe (our big round up of posts, blogs, video, and audio)
AMC2014 was four beautiful days in June: learning, building, exploring, and dancing in Detroit. But parallel to that universe another Allied Media Conference was taking…
August 26, 2014
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Allied Media Conference: Create / Connect / Transform (VIDEO)
What is the AMC? “Allied Media Conference: Create / Connect / Transform” is our new video offering an answer to that question. It features footage…
August 21, 2014
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AMP presenting this weekend at "Money for Our Movements" conference
Allied Media Projects will present at this weekend’s “Money for Our Movements” conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference, presented by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising…
August 1, 2014
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Detroit human rights activists appeal for support to halt water shut-offs
At the closing ceremony of AMC2014, Detroit water rights activist Lila Cabbil called on AMC attendees to “wage love” for a just water system in…
July 14, 2014
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AMC2014 in photos
“It’s ok to feel beautiful in the process of creating justice,” Sterling Toles remarked during the Opening Ceremony of the 16th annual AMC. The Allied…
July 9, 2014
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The Detroit Future Media Guide to Digital Literacy
The Detroit Future Media Guide to Digital Literacy is out! This beautifully designed guide presents reflections and resources from three years of media-based organizing for…
June 21, 2014
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Kids at the Allied Media Conference: History, strategy, and visions
Since 2007, the AMC has evolved an intentional space for parents, children, caregivers at the conference. In this interview, the lead organizers behind the Kids…
June 19, 2014
