Imagine Marquette: Arts and Culture Public Survey

The City of Marquette is seeking public opinion on a ten year Arts and Culture Master Plan. Consultants Tom Borrup of Creative Community Builders and Christine Harris of Christine Harris Connections have been contracted to conduct this survey looking at the quality of our cultural life.
We would very much like your thoughts on building a vibrant community. Your input will be invaluable as we consider how to ensure the sustainability of our vital arts and culture scene. We will be adding this information to the data collected in the recent City Planning survey for the fullest picture possible.

This survey will close on March 7, 2014. If you have any questions about this survey or how to complete it, please contact Tiina Harris, Community Services Manager, Arts and Culture, at tharris@mqtcty.org or by calling 906-228-0472.

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* 1. What best describes how important the following are to you about living in Marquette? Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Lake Superior and the harbor	Lake Superior and the harbor 1	Lake Superior and the harbor 2	Lake Superior and the harbor 3	Lake Superior and the harbor 4	Lake Superior and the harbor 5
The woods and natural surroundings	The woods and natural surroundings 1	The woods and natural surroundings 2	The woods and natural surroundings 3	The woods and natural surroundings 4	The woods and natural surroundings 5
Recreational opportunities	Recreational opportunities 1	Recreational opportunities 2	Recreational opportunities 3	Recreational opportunities 4	Recreational opportunities 5
Arts and culture activities	Arts and culture activities 1	Arts and culture activities 2	Arts and culture activities 3	Arts and culture activities 4	Arts and culture activities 5
History, heritage and historic places	History, heritage and historic places 1	History, heritage and historic places 2	History, heritage and historic places 3	History, heritage and historic places 4	History, heritage and historic places 5
The lifestyle	The lifestyle 1	The lifestyle 2	The lifestyle 3	The lifestyle 4	The lifestyle 5
The people	The people 1	The people 2	The people 3	The people 4	The people 5
Educational opportunities	Educational opportunities 1	Educational opportunities 2	Educational opportunities 3	Educational opportunities 4	Educational opportunities 5
Professional career opportunity	Professional career opportunity 1	Professional career opportunity 2	Professional career opportunity 3	Professional career opportunity 4	Professional career opportunity 5
Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’	Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’ 1	Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’ 2	Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’ 3	Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’ 4	Opportunity to develop ‘your own thing’ 5
Other_____________________	Other_____________________ 1	Other_____________________ 2	Other_____________________ 3	Other_____________________ 4	Other_____________________ 5

Other (please specify)

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* 2. We are interested in knowing how you connect with Marquette’s cultural community. Please select all that apply.

Interested citizen

Audience member

Donor

Board member of arts, culture or heritage organization

Staff of arts, culture or heritage organization

Professional artist, performer, writer, designer, or other creative worker

Owner, manager, of a ‘creative business’ with employees

Amateur artist, performer, writer, etc.

Educator or teaching artist

Student or parent of student

Business leader, owner or manager of ‘non-creative’ business

Economic or community development professional

Public official

Staff or board of tourism organization

Community volunteer

Have no connection to Marquette’s cultural community

Other ____________________

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following arts, culture and heritage programs have you attended or participated within the last 12 months in Marquette? (select all that apply)

Hands-on arts classes/workshops

Dance

Museum

Non-commercial community radio or television

Community or professional theatre

Classical music

Traditional music

Popular music

Other music

Art festivals

Art museums/galleries

Specialty food production or preparation

Public library events

Literary or poetry readings

Performance or exhibition of ethnic cultures

Special events and festivals other than arts

Music in a non-traditional venue, such as a bar or coffee shop

Purchased original art or craft

Read novels, plays, poetry, or short stories

Attended arts events on NMU campus

Used heritage trails

NONE

other ______

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which arts, culture and heritage activities are important for Marquette to offer, whether or not you go. Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Adult Theater	Adult Theater 1	Adult Theater 2	Adult Theater 3	Adult Theater 4	Adult Theater 5
Youth Theater	Youth Theater 1	Youth Theater 2	Youth Theater 3	Youth Theater 4	Youth Theater 5
Classical music	Classical music 1	Classical music 2	Classical music 3	Classical music 4	Classical music 5
Traditional music	Traditional music 1	Traditional music 2	Traditional music 3	Traditional music 4	Traditional music 5
Popular music	Popular music 1	Popular music 2	Popular music 3	Popular music 4	Popular music 5
Other music	Other music 1	Other music 2	Other music 3	Other music 4	Other music 5
Ballet	Ballet 1	Ballet 2	Ballet 3	Ballet 4	Ballet 5
Modern dance	Modern dance 1	Modern dance 2	Modern dance 3	Modern dance 4	Modern dance 5
Other dance	Other dance 1	Other dance 2	Other dance 3	Other dance 4	Other dance 5
Visual art museums	Visual art museums 1	Visual art museums 2	Visual art museums 3	Visual art museums 4	Visual art museums 5
Historical museums	Historical museums 1	Historical museums 2	Historical museums 3	Historical museums 4	Historical museums 5
Children’s museums	Children’s museums 1	Children’s museums 2	Children’s museums 3	Children’s museums 4	Children’s museums 5
Craft fairs	Craft fairs 1	Craft fairs 2	Craft fairs 3	Craft fairs 4	Craft fairs 5
Arts festivals	Arts festivals 1	Arts festivals 2	Arts festivals 3	Arts festivals 4	Arts festivals 5
Artisan food and beverage festivals	Artisan food and beverage festivals 1	Artisan food and beverage festivals 2	Artisan food and beverage festivals 3	Artisan food and beverage festivals 4	Artisan food and beverage festivals 5
Heritage venues or trails	Heritage venues or trails 1	Heritage venues or trails 2	Heritage venues or trails 3	Heritage venues or trails 4	Heritage venues or trails 5
Arts markets	Arts markets 1	Arts markets 2	Arts markets 3	Arts markets 4	Arts markets 5
Farmers markets	Farmers markets 1	Farmers markets 2	Farmers markets 3	Farmers markets 4	Farmers markets 5
Public library events	Public library events 1	Public library events 2	Public library events 3	Public library events 4	Public library events 5
Other_____________	Other_____________ 1	Other_____________ 2	Other_____________ 3	Other_____________ 4	Other_____________ 5

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you participate in arts, cultural and heritage activities, please rate importance of the following information sources. Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
City of Marquette website	City of Marquette website 1	City of Marquette website 2	City of Marquette website 3	City of Marquette website 4	City of Marquette website 5
Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials)	Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials) 1	Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials) 2	Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials) 3	Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials) 4	Marquette Arts and Culture Center (visit or printed materials) 5
Mining Journal	Mining Journal 1	Mining Journal 2	Mining Journal 3	Mining Journal 4	Mining Journal 5
Marquette Monthly	Marquette Monthly 1	Marquette Monthly 2	Marquette Monthly 3	Marquette Monthly 4	Marquette Monthly 5
Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau	Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 1	Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 2	Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 3	Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 4	Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 5
Social media	Social media 1	Social media 2	Social media 3	Social media 4	Social media 5
Radio	Radio 1	Radio 2	Radio 3	Radio 4	Radio 5
Television	Television 1	Television 2	Television 3	Television 4	Television 5
Emails from local arts and culture organizations	Emails from local arts and culture organizations 1	Emails from local arts and culture organizations 2	Emails from local arts and culture organizations 3	Emails from local arts and culture organizations 4	Emails from local arts and culture organizations 5
Direct mail	Direct mail 1	Direct mail 2	Direct mail 3	Direct mail 4	Direct mail 5
Poster or flier	Poster or flier 1	Poster or flier 2	Poster or flier 3	Poster or flier 4	Poster or flier 5
Personal recommendation or invitation	Personal recommendation or invitation 1	Personal recommendation or invitation 2	Personal recommendation or invitation 3	Personal recommendation or invitation 4	Personal recommendation or invitation 5
Other__________	Other__________ 1	Other__________ 2	Other__________ 3	Other__________ 4	Other__________ 5

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What arts, culture and heritage resources should Marquette consider developing? Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
More live theater programming	More live theater programming 1	More live theater programming 2	More live theater programming 3	More live theater programming 4	More live theater programming 5
More live music programming	More live music programming 1	More live music programming 2	More live music programming 3	More live music programming 4	More live music programming 5
Bringing national arts and culture attractions	Bringing national arts and culture attractions 1	Bringing national arts and culture attractions 2	Bringing national arts and culture attractions 3	Bringing national arts and culture attractions 4	Bringing national arts and culture attractions 5
More children’s programming	More children’s programming 1	More children’s programming 2	More children’s programming 3	More children’s programming 4	More children’s programming 5
More programming connecting art and nature	More programming connecting art and nature 1	More programming connecting art and nature 2	More programming connecting art and nature 3	More programming connecting art and nature 4	More programming connecting art and nature 5
Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent	Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent 1	Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent 2	Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent 3	Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent 4	Building an all-purpose performance venue that is inexpensive to rent 5
More rehearsal space venues	More rehearsal space venues 1	More rehearsal space venues 2	More rehearsal space venues 3	More rehearsal space venues 4	More rehearsal space venues 5
More all around entertainment venues	More all around entertainment venues 1	More all around entertainment venues 2	More all around entertainment venues 3	More all around entertainment venues 4	More all around entertainment venues 5
Outdoor art program	Outdoor art program 1	Outdoor art program 2	Outdoor art program 3	Outdoor art program 4	Outdoor art program 5
Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc.	Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc. 1	Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc. 2	Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc. 3	Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc. 4	Workshop space for crafts, such as kiln, sinks, storage, dance floor, etc. 5
More heritage oriented activities	More heritage oriented activities 1	More heritage oriented activities 2	More heritage oriented activities 3	More heritage oriented activities 4	More heritage oriented activities 5
Other___________	Other___________ 1	Other___________ 2	Other___________ 3	Other___________ 4	Other___________ 5

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What services do you think would be helpful to arts, culture and heritage development in Marquette? Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs	Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs 1	Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs 2	Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs 3	Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs 4	Provide resources and services for arts and culture organizations to develop their programs 5
Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area	Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area 1	Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area 2	Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area 3	Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area 4	Coordinate marketing for arts and culture activities in the area 5
Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority	Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority 1	Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority 2	Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority 3	Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority 4	Coordinate planning with Downtown Development Authority 5
Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau	Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 1	Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 2	Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 3	Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 4	Connect with Marquette County Travel and Visitors Bureau 5
Reduce barriers to cultural participation	Reduce barriers to cultural participation 1	Reduce barriers to cultural participation 2	Reduce barriers to cultural participation 3	Reduce barriers to cultural participation 4	Reduce barriers to cultural participation 5
Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses	Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses 1	Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses 2	Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses 3	Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses 4	Provide resources and services for individual creative entrepreneurs to build their businesses 5
Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development	Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development 1	Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development 2	Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development 3	Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development 4	Ensure that the arts and culture development is included in the city’s overall community and economic development 5
Document the impact of the creative sector	Document the impact of the creative sector 1	Document the impact of the creative sector 2	Document the impact of the creative sector 3	Document the impact of the creative sector 4	Document the impact of the creative sector 5
Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials	Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials 1	Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials 2	Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials 3	Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials 4	Advocate the importance of the creative sector to public officials 5
Advocate for arts education	Advocate for arts education 1	Advocate for arts education 2	Advocate for arts education 3	Advocate for arts education 4	Advocate for arts education 5
Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events	Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events 1	Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events 2	Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events 3	Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events 4	Provide an online calendar of all arts and culture events 5
Provide arts education opportunities	Provide arts education opportunities 1	Provide arts education opportunities 2	Provide arts education opportunities 3	Provide arts education opportunities 4	Provide arts education opportunities 5
Attract and retain artists/creative workers	Attract and retain artists/creative workers 1	Attract and retain artists/creative workers 2	Attract and retain artists/creative workers 3	Attract and retain artists/creative workers 4	Attract and retain artists/creative workers 5
Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors	Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors 1	Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors 2	Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors 3	Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors 4	Provide opportunities for direct participation in artistic endeavors 5
Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings	Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings 1	Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings 2	Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings 3	Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings 4	Better connection with NMU’s artistic offerings 5
Other__________	Other__________ 1	Other__________ 2	Other__________ 3	Other__________ 4	Other__________ 5

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What should the City of Marquette be providing to arts, culture and heritage? Please indicate the importance of each activity. Scale of 1) Not Important at All, 2) Somewhat Important, 3) Neutral, 4) Important and 5) Very Important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals	Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals 1	Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals 2	Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals 3	Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals 4	Provide direct support for arts and culture activities, i.e. grants to artists, arts organizations, festivals 5
Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC)	Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC) 1	Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC) 2	Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC) 3	Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC) 4	Continue to support the location and activities of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center (MACC) 5
Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center	Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center 1	Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center 2	Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center 3	Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center 4	Providing marketing and promotion of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center 5
Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building	Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building 1	Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building 2	Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building 3	Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building 4	Relocate the Marquette Arts and Culture Center to its own building 5
Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees.	Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees. 1	Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees. 2	Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees. 3	Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees. 4	Subsidize arts and culture events by providing free or reduced permit fees. 5
Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events	Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events 1	Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events 2	Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events 3	Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events 4	Publicity and marketing for arts and culture events 5
Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services	Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services 1	Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services 2	Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services 3	Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services 4	Help nonprofit organizations by providing access to technical support, workshops, and other resources and services 5
Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses	Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses 1	Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses 2	Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses 3	Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses 4	Provide resources and services for independent creative businesses 5
Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios	Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios 1	Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios 2	Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios 3	Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios 4	Invest or assist in finding monies for new artistic developments, such as a multi-purpose performing arts hall or artist studios 5
Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means	Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means 1	Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means 2	Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means 3	Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means 4	Provide greater access to cultural opportunities for people with limited means 5
Provide financially accessible youth programming	Provide financially accessible youth programming 1	Provide financially accessible youth programming 2	Provide financially accessible youth programming 3	Provide financially accessible youth programming 4	Provide financially accessible youth programming 5
Support arts education in the schools	Support arts education in the schools 1	Support arts education in the schools 2	Support arts education in the schools 3	Support arts education in the schools 4	Support arts education in the schools 5
Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown	Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown 1	Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown 2	Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown 3	Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown 4	Support affordable artist housing and studio space downtown 5
Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access	Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access 1	Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access 2	Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access 3	Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access 4	Comprehensive arts and culture calendar via online access 5
Other	Other 1	Other 2	Other 3	Other 4	Other 5

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Resident of:

City of Marquette

Chocolay Township

Marquette Township

Other

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* 10. Respondent:

Male

Female

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* 11. Survey Respondent:

Under 18

19-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 +

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. Education – what is the last degree earned:

Elementary or middle school

High school

Community or two-year college

Four-year college

Graduate degree

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. Number of people in household:

5 +

prefer not to answer

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* 14. Ages of people in household:

Under 5 years =

5-9 years =

10-14 years =

15-19 years =

20-24 years =

25-34 years =

35-44 years =

45-54 years =

55-64 years =

65 + years =

prefer not to answer

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* 15. Number of years lived in the area:

Under 3

3-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-30

31 +

prefer not to answer

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* 16. Annual household income:

Under $25,000

$25,000 – 49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

over $100,000

prefer not to answer