[Forum] Initial survey results
Jane Hudson
jane.video at gmail.com
Mon Mar 26 14:07:08 EDT 2007
Josh...this was a great thing to do, and it certainly proves that
folks care about what's happening here for the creative community. Is
there any way that this info can be transmitted to the Mayor's office
so he gets a feeling for his constituents' state of mind? I think we
really need to include the folks at City Hall in this dialog somehow.
Best,
Jane (one of the respondents)
On Mar 26, 2007, at 1:08 PM, Joshua Field wrote:
> We've had 19 people respond to the survey. If you haven't
> participated yet - it takes just a couple of minutes if you click
> here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=685553519483
>
> 1. Most people were located in North Adams (84%)
>
> 2. Most respondents were Artists (58%), Service providers (26%),
> Arts Administrators (21%), or Gallerists/curators (16%), though we
> had one "Part-Time Exotic Dancer, Wing Commander and Log-Roller"
>
> 3. People responded that attracting collectors to the Berkshires
> was the highest priority (42%). People also responded that
> providing arts education was a high priority (32%) followed closely
> by attracting new artists to the Berkshires (29%)
>
> 4. Respondents didn't feel that local government/organizations are
> doing a good job with many of the issues discussed. In particular,
> they felt that representation in local government was poor (98%)
> and business training for artists was poor (82%). On a brighter
> note, 71% felt that peer group support and inexpensive housing for
> artists was satisfactory.
>
> 5. Regarding participation in the local art scene, most said they
> had or would participate in North Adams Open Studios (84.2%) and
> exhibition in a local gallery or installations downtown (74%)
>
> 1. Where are you located (select the closest location)?
>
> Response Percent Response Total
>
> 84.2% 16 North Adams 5.3% 1 Williamstown
> 0% 0 Adams 0% 0 Pittsfield 0% 0
> Lenox 0% 0 Stockbridge 0% 0 Great
> Barrington 10.5% 2 Other (please specify) 1. Boston
> and North Adams
> 2. Florida, MA
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> 2. Which of the following describes your role in the art community?
>
> Percent Response Total Response
>
> 57.9% 11 Artist (painter, sculptor, photographer, etc.)
> 21.1% 4 Arts administrator 15.8% 3
> Gallery owner/curator 10.5% 2 Art consumer
> or collector 26.3% 5 Service provider
> (designer, printer, supplies, etc.) 0% 0 Interested in
> becoming an artist 10.5% 2 Writer/
> Publisher 10.5% 2 Actor/Director/
> Performer 0% 0 Dancer/Choreographer
> 5.3% 1 Parent or relative of an artist
> 15.8% 3 Other (please specify)
> 1. Community Organizer
> 2. musician
> 3. Part-Time Exotic Dancer, Wing Commander and Log-Roller
>
> -------------------------------------
> 3. How important are the following issues for YOU as an member of
> the arts community in the Berkshires?
>
> Not at all Not very much Somewhat Important Important
> Highest priority Response Average
>
> Local government representation for artists 0% (0) 0%
> (0) 42% (8) 42% (8) 16% (3) 3.74
>
> Healthcare for Artists 0% (0) 16% (3) 11%
> (2) 53% (10) 21% (4) 3.79
>
> Attracting collectors to the Berkshires 0% (0) 5%
> (1) 11% (2) 42% (8) 42% (8) 4.21
>
> Attracting new artists to the Berkshires 0% (0) 6%
> (1) 29% (5) 35% (6) 29% (5) 3.88
>
> Business training for artists 0% (0) 0% (0) 37%
> (7) 47% (9) 16% (3) 3.79
>
> Peer group support 0% (0) 16% (3) 26%
> (5) 47% (9) 11% (2) 3.53
>
> Inexpensive studio space 5% (1) 16% (3) 32%
> (6) 32% (6) 16% (3) 3.37
>
> Inexpensive living space 11% (2) 21% (4) 21%
> (4) 32% (6) 16% (3) 3.21
>
> More exhibition opportunities 11% (2) 5% (1) 32%
> (6) 32% (6) 21% (4) 3.47
>
> Providing art education for the Berkshires 0% (0) 16%
> (3) 21% (4) 32% (6) 32% (6) 3.79
>
> Education events (lectures, seminars, etc) 0% (0) 5%
> (1) 42% (8) 32% (6) 21% (4) 3.68
>
> -------------------------------------
> 4. How good a job are local organizations/government doing of
> addressing the following issues?
>
> Great Satisfactory Poor Response Average
>
> Local government representation for artists 0% (0) 6%
> (1) 94% (17) 2.94
>
> Healthcare for Artists 0% (0) 28% (5) 72%
> (13) 2.72
>
> Attracting collectors to the Berkshires 0% (0) 35%
> (6) 65% (11) 2.65
>
> Attracting new artists to the Berkshires 0% (0) 53%
> (8) 47% (7) 2.47
>
> Business training for artists 0% (0) 18% (3) 82%
> (14) 2.82
>
> Peer group support 6% (1) 71% (12) 24% (4) 2.18
>
> Inexpensive studio space 6% (1) 59% (10) 35%
> (6) 2.29
>
> Inexpensive living space 6% (1) 71% (12) 24%
> (4) 2.18
>
> More exhibition opportunities 0% (0) 62% (10) 38%
> (6) 2.38
>
> Providing art education for the Berkshires 6% (1) 65%
> (11) 29% (5) 2.24
>
> Education events (lectures, seminars, etc) 6% (1) 50%
> (8) 44% (7) 2.38
>
> -------------------------------------
> 5. What art related events/activities would you participate in?
>
> 84.2% 16 North Adams Open Studios
> 73.7% 14 Exhibition at a local gallery 36.8% 7
> Storefront Artists Project
> 63.2% 12 Contemporary Artists Center Events
> 73.7% 14 Downtown Installations in North Adams
> 52.6% 10 Exhibition in a local restaurant
> 36.8% 7 North Adams Fall Foliage Parade
> 15.8% 3 Pittsfield Summer Art Show
> 26.3% 5 Art instruction for children in the Berkshires
> 36.8% 7 Art instruction for adults in the Berkshires
> 26.3% 5 Work with the local school system
> 31.6% 6 Other (please specify)
> 1. Board level participation/org volunteer work
> 2. Not applicable. I'm not an artist
> 3. Local government political action and campaigns.
> 4. Building an active and supportive arts community
> 5. Training for young arts administrators in the Berkshires.
> The Berkshires need to provide jobs and we need a trained workforce
> to support growing arts community.
> 6. Activities at MASS MoCA
>
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