| Cover | Oct. 29, 2024 | Jul. 23, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 29, 2024 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-35826 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-0969585 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 875 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Milwaukee | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53202 | |
| City Area Code | 414 | |
| Local Phone Number | 390-6100 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
| Trading Symbol | APAM | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517302 |
