I’m Amanda Karioth Thompson and I’m here to help you navigate your next creative project. I provide a unique perspective and expertise as an advisor and collaborator.
With 20 years of experience as a maker and arts administrator, I develop, manage, and produce arts related content, projects, programming, and events.
You want to do meaningful work that inspires and makes an impact on your community. I offer direction and support to crystallize your creative vision, move forward with intention, and identify strategies to get past obstacles in front of you.
I offer support tailored to your creative needs, even if you’re not sure what they are.
We can work together to define your goals and collaborate on an action plan to achieve them. With a breadth and depth of knowledge in diverse areas of the arts, I have creative solutions to offer. Some of my specialties include:
Arts Consulting
Project Design and Management
Public Art
Curation and Exhibitions
Art Collections
Artist Representation
Arts Marketing
Arts Education Support
Curriculum Planning
Instructional Material Design
Professional Development
Public Speaking
Special Events
Writing and Editing
Management of the History and Culture Trail’s 12 art acquisitions, the largest infusion of outdoor public art in Tallahassee/Leon County history. In partnership with Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, Leon County Government, and the City of Tallahassee. Mural by Canadian artist Yasaman Mehrsa.
Keynote presentation for the Art and Education for Social Justice Symposium hosted by Florida State University's Department of Art Education. Attendees represented local, regional, national, and international institutions.
Content design and project management for the Symphonic Safari Adventure Activity Book, an exploration of the wild world of musical instruments for 2nd-4th graders. In partnership with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
I work with a variety of municipal agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, educators, artists, and individuals. A few of my clients include: