[Forum] A quick survey

[Joshua Field]

Hi all,

I'm putting together a quick 5-10 question survey to get a better sense 
for where we, as a community, stand on a number of issues that have come 
up via email. Feel free to forward this to anyone you know that might 
have good input and email me if you see key questions or issues that 
I've left out. Thanks!

You can see the survey here (It is working, so you can answer the 
questions. Responses are confidential.): 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=685553519483

or if you'd prefer, below are the questions I've put together:

Berkshires Arts Community Survey
This short 5 question survey is intended to help local organizations 
understand how to best serve the Berkshires arts community. All answers 
are confidential and the results will be made available when we've 
reached a critical mass of responses.    
     
1. Where are you located (select the closest location)?
[ ] North Adams
[ ] Williamstown
[ ] Adams
[ ] Pittsfield
[ ] Lenox
[ ] Stockbridge
[ ] Great Barrington
[ ] Other (please specify)


2. Which of the following describes your role in the art community?
[ ] Artist (painter, sculptor, photographer, etc.)
[ ] Arts administrator
[ ] Gallery owner/curator
[ ] Art consumer or collector
[ ] Service provider (designer, printer, supplies, etc.)
[ ] Interested in becoming an artist
[ ] Writer/Publisher
[ ] Actor/Director/Performer
[ ] Dancer/Choreographer
[ ] Parent or relative of an artist
[ ] Other (please specify)
            
     
3. How important are the following issues for YOU as an member of the 
arts community in the Berkshires?
 [0] Not at all   [1] Not very much   [2] Somewhat Important   [3] 
Important   [4] Highest priority   

[ ] Local government representation for artists
[ ] Healthcare for Artists                                           
[ ] Attracting collectors to the Berkshires                            
       
[ ] Attracting new artists to the Berkshires                            
       
[ ] Business training for artists                                       
[ ] Peer group support                                               
[ ] Inexpensive studio space                                           
[ ] Inexpensive living space                                           
[ ] More exhibition opportunities                                      
[ ] Providing art education for the Berkshires                        
           
[ ] Education events (lectures, seminars, etc)                        
                                       


4. How good a job are local organizations/government doing of addressing 
the following issues?
 [G]Great   [S] Satisfactory   [P] Poor   

[ ] Local government representation for artists                        
           
[ ] Healthcare for Artists                                   
[ ] Attracting collectors to the Berkshires                            
       
[ ] Attracting new artists to the Berkshires                            
       
[ ] Business training for artists                                   
[ ] Peer group support                                   
[ ] Inexpensive studio space                                   
[ ] Inexpensive living space                                   
[ ] More exhibition opportunities                                   
[ ] Providing art education for the Berkshires                        
           
[ ] Education events (lectures, seminars, etc)                        
           
   
     
5. What art related events/activities would you realistically 
participate in?
[ ] North Adams Open Studios
[ ] Exhibition at a local gallery
[ ] Storefront Artists Project
[ ] Contemporary Artists Center Events
[ ] Downtown Installations in North Adams
[ ] Exhibition in a local restaurant
[ ] North Adams Fall Foliage Parade
[ ] Pittsfield Summer Art Show
[ ] Art instruction for children in the Berkshires
[ ] Art instruction for adults in the Berkshires
[ ] Work with the local school system
[ ] Other (please specify)