Asbury Park Arts & Culture Plan - Initial Audience Survey

Art and Culture is...

History. Food. Painting. Theater. Knitting. Festivals. Markets. Museums. Dominoes. Drum Circles. Libraries. Poetry. Art. Fashion. Science...

...and SO MUCH MORE.

Completing this survey will help us understand the best ways to support a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable creative ecosystem in Asbury Park.

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* 1. ZIP CODE WHERE YOU LIVE

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* 2. Zip Code of Work or School

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* 3. Which describes your relationship to Asbury Park?

Resident (Full-Time)

Resident (Part-Time)

I work here

I go to school here

I'm visiting

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How long have you been connected to Asbury Park

Less than 1 Year

1-3 Years

4-6 Years

7-15 Years

15+ Years

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* 5. Do you identify as an artist

Yes

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* 6. What excites you about Asbury Park?

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* 7. Where have you participated in Arts & Cultural Activity in Asbury Park (Check all that apply)

Outdoors (streets, parks, etc.)

Informal Venue (coffee shop, restaurant, small business, etc.)

Place of Worship (church, temple, mosque, etc.)

Formal Venue (concert venue, museum, theater, etc.)

Library

Senior Center

Community Center

At Home

College or university

Elementary, Middle or High School

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which areas of Asbury Park do you associate with Arts & Culture (check up to 5)

Asbury Avenue

City Hall / Municipal Complex

Bradley Park ( in front of Convention Hall)

Downtown (Cookman Ave, Lake Ave, Mattison Ave, etc.)

Deal Lake

Library Square Park

Main Street

Memorial Drive

Springwood Avenue / Springwood Park

Sunset Lake Park

Waterfront (Beach, Boardwalk & Ocean Avenue)

Lake Ave / Wesley Lake

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 9. Which cultural event(s), festival(s), or celebration(s) do you regularly attend in Asbury Park?

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* 10. Do cultural events and programs in Asbury Park reflect your interests?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 11. How do you learn about cultural events in Asbury Park? (Check all that apply)

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, IG, TikTok, etc..)

Word of mouth

Local Newspapers / Magazines (Tri City, Coaster, AP Sun, etc.)

Regional Newspapers / Magazines (Asbury Park Press, Star Ledger, etc.)

National Publications (NY Times, Conde Nast, etc.)

Radio

Television

Place of Worship

Community Center

City of Asbury Park Website

Other Websites

Direct mail

Direct e-mail

Children's school

Library

Other (please specify, 20 Characters)

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* 12. In the last 12 months which arts and CULTURAL FACILITIES & ORGANIZATIONS have you visited....

	Asbury Park	Monmouth County	Elsewhere
Museum	Museum Asbury Park	Museum Monmouth County	Museum Elsewhere
Movie or Film venue	Movie or Film venue Asbury Park	Movie or Film venue Monmouth County	Movie or Film venue Elsewhere
Performing Arts Center	Performing Arts Center Asbury Park	Performing Arts Center Monmouth County	Performing Arts Center Elsewhere
Library or Research Facility	Library or Research Facility Asbury Park	Library or Research Facility Monmouth County	Library or Research Facility Elsewhere
Cultural or historic exhibit or center	Cultural or historic exhibit or center Asbury Park	Cultural or historic exhibit or center Monmouth County	Cultural or historic exhibit or center Elsewhere
Botanical or sculpture garden	Botanical or sculpture garden Asbury Park	Botanical or sculpture garden Monmouth County	Botanical or sculpture garden Elsewhere
Zoo or aquarium	Zoo or aquarium Asbury Park	Zoo or aquarium Monmouth County	Zoo or aquarium Elsewhere
Art Gallery	Art Gallery Asbury Park	Art Gallery Monmouth County	Art Gallery Elsewhere

Other (Specify Type and Location)

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* 13. In the last 12 months which types of live performance have you ATTENDED (check all that apply)

	Asbury Park	Monmouth County	Elsewhere
Live Music	Live Music Asbury Park	Live Music Monmouth County	Live Music Elsewhere
Theater	Theater Asbury Park	Theater Monmouth County	Theater Elsewhere
Dance	Dance Asbury Park	Dance Monmouth County	Dance Elsewhere
Spoken Word (poetry, book reading, etc.)	Spoken Word (poetry, book reading, etc.) Asbury Park	Spoken Word (poetry, book reading, etc.) Monmouth County	Spoken Word (poetry, book reading, etc.) Elsewhere
Comedy	Comedy Asbury Park	Comedy Monmouth County	Comedy Elsewhere

Other (Specify Type and Location)

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* 14. In the past 12 months have you PARTICIPATED in any of theses creative pursuits (check all that apply)

	Asbury Park	Monmouth County	Elsewhere
Acting / Performing	Acting / Performing Asbury Park	Acting / Performing Monmouth County	Acting / Performing Elsewhere
Craft Making (woodwork, knitting, crafts, etc.)	Craft Making (woodwork, knitting, crafts, etc.) Asbury Park	Craft Making (woodwork, knitting, crafts, etc.) Monmouth County	Craft Making (woodwork, knitting, crafts, etc.) Elsewhere
Cooking	Cooking Asbury Park	Cooking Monmouth County	Cooking Elsewhere
Writing	Writing Asbury Park	Writing Monmouth County	Writing Elsewhere
Gardening	Gardening Asbury Park	Gardening Monmouth County	Gardening Elsewhere
Painting, sculpting, drawing	Painting, sculpting, drawing Asbury Park	Painting, sculpting, drawing Monmouth County	Painting, sculpting, drawing Elsewhere
Dancing	Dancing Asbury Park	Dancing Monmouth County	Dancing Elsewhere
Singing / Voice	Singing / Voice Asbury Park	Singing / Voice Monmouth County	Singing / Voice Elsewhere
Designing	Designing Asbury Park	Designing Monmouth County	Designing Elsewhere
Photography/Film/Video	Photography/Film/Video Asbury Park	Photography/Film/Video Monmouth County	Photography/Film/Video Elsewhere
Playing an instrument	Playing an instrument Asbury Park	Playing an instrument Monmouth County	Playing an instrument Elsewhere

Other (Specify Type and Location)

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* 15. In the past 12 months have you participated in NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES? (check all that apply)

	Asbury Park	Monmouth County	Elsewhere
Block party, fair, festival	Block party, fair, festival Asbury Park	Block party, fair, festival Monmouth County	Block party, fair, festival Elsewhere
Workshop or class on arts, culture or creativity	Workshop or class on arts, culture or creativity Asbury Park	Workshop or class on arts, culture or creativity Monmouth County	Workshop or class on arts, culture or creativity Elsewhere
Event at a Community Center	Event at a Community Center Asbury Park	Event at a Community Center Monmouth County	Event at a Community Center Elsewhere
Event at a public library	Event at a public library Asbury Park	Event at a public library Monmouth County	Event at a public library Elsewhere
Event at a public elementary/middle/high school	Event at a public elementary/middle/high school Asbury Park	Event at a public elementary/middle/high school Monmouth County	Event at a public elementary/middle/high school Elsewhere
Event at a charter/private school	Event at a charter/private school Asbury Park	Event at a charter/private school Monmouth County	Event at a charter/private school Elsewhere

Other (Specify Type and Location)

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* 16. Do any of the following LIMIT YOUR PARTICIPAION in arts and cultural activities in Asbury Park

	Not at All	Somewhat	Yes
Not in my language	Not in my language Not at All	Not in my language Somewhat	Not in my language Yes
No ADA Access or Accommodations	No ADA Access or Accommodations Not at All	No ADA Access or Accommodations Somewhat	No ADA Access or Accommodations Yes
Too far or too difficult to get to	Too far or too difficult to get to Not at All	Too far or too difficult to get to Somewhat	Too far or too difficult to get to Yes
Too expensive	Too expensive Not at All	Too expensive Somewhat	Too expensive Yes
No child/dependent care	No child/dependent care Not at All	No child/dependent care Somewhat	No child/dependent care Yes
I don't have time	I don't have time Not at All	I don't have time Somewhat	I don't have time Yes
I don't have anyone to go with	I don't have anyone to go with Not at All	I don't have anyone to go with Somewhat	I don't have anyone to go with Yes
Too early/too late/conflicts with other priorities	Too early/too late/conflicts with other priorities Not at All	Too early/too late/conflicts with other priorities Somewhat	Too early/too late/conflicts with other priorities Yes
Not appropriate for families/youth	Not appropriate for families/youth Not at All	Not appropriate for families/youth Somewhat	Not appropriate for families/youth Yes
Not appropriate for seniors	Not appropriate for seniors Not at All	Not appropriate for seniors Somewhat	Not appropriate for seniors Yes
Not representative of my culture	Not representative of my culture Not at All	Not representative of my culture Somewhat	Not representative of my culture Yes
I don't learn about events until its too late	I don't learn about events until its too late Not at All	I don't learn about events until its too late Somewhat	I don't learn about events until its too late Yes
I feel out of place / unwelcome / uncomfortable / unaccepted	I feel out of place / unwelcome / uncomfortable / unaccepted Not at All	I feel out of place / unwelcome / uncomfortable / unaccepted Somewhat	I feel out of place / unwelcome / uncomfortable / unaccepted Yes

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* 17. What types of cultural activities are needed in Asbury Park ?

	Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Some Exist / More Are Needed	Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Theater	Theater Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Theater Some Exist / More Are Needed	Theater Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Theater Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Music	Music Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Music Some Exist / More Are Needed	Music Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Music Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Dance	Dance Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Dance Some Exist / More Are Needed	Dance Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Dance Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Film	Film Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Film Some Exist / More Are Needed	Film Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Film Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Literary / Poetry / Lectures	Literary / Poetry / Lectures Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Literary / Poetry / Lectures Some Exist / More Are Needed	Literary / Poetry / Lectures Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Literary / Poetry / Lectures Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Maker & Crafting Events	Maker & Crafting Events Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Maker & Crafting Events Some Exist / More Are Needed	Maker & Crafting Events Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Maker & Crafting Events Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.)	Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.) Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.) Some Exist / More Are Needed	Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.) Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.) Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Markets, Fleas and Bazaars	Markets, Fleas and Bazaars Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Markets, Fleas and Bazaars Some Exist / More Are Needed	Markets, Fleas and Bazaars Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Markets, Fleas and Bazaars Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Public Art (Murals, Sculpture, etc.)	Public Art (Murals, Sculpture, etc.) Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Public Art (Murals, Sculpture, etc.) Some Exist / More Are Needed	Public Art (Murals, Sculpture, etc.) Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Public Art (Murals, Sculpture, etc.) Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Events in Public Parks / Spaces	Events in Public Parks / Spaces Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Events in Public Parks / Spaces Some Exist / More Are Needed	Events in Public Parks / Spaces Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Events in Public Parks / Spaces Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art)	Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art) Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art) Some Exist / More Are Needed	Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art) Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art) Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations	Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations Some Exist / More Are Needed	Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Community Festivals / Street Fairs	Community Festivals / Street Fairs Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Community Festivals / Street Fairs Some Exist / More Are Needed	Community Festivals / Street Fairs Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Community Festivals / Street Fairs Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Classes, Music or performing Arts	Classes, Music or performing Arts Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Classes, Music or performing Arts Some Exist / More Are Needed	Classes, Music or performing Arts Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Classes, Music or performing Arts Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Classes, Visual Arts	Classes, Visual Arts Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Classes, Visual Arts Some Exist / More Are Needed	Classes, Visual Arts Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Classes, Visual Arts Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
Work by Local Artists (all types)	Work by Local Artists (all types) Lots Exist / We Have Enough	Work by Local Artists (all types) Some Exist / More Are Needed	Work by Local Artists (all types) Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	Work by Local Artists (all types) Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed
After school programs	After school programs Lots Exist / We Have Enough	After school programs Some Exist / More Are Needed	After school programs Limited or None / Definitely More Are Needed	After school programs Undesirable / Fewer Are Needed

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* 18. Are specific programs and activities especially needed for any of the following groups?

Infants / Preschoolers (less than 5 years)

Children (5 to 12 years)

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Young Adults (19 to 34 years)

Adults (35 to 49 years)

Adults (50 t0 64 years)

Older Adults (65+ years_)

None of the above

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* 19. Indicate how important each community issue is to you

	High	Medium	Low
Diversity and Ethnicity (Celebrating diversity and our many cultures)	Diversity and Ethnicity (Celebrating diversity and our many cultures) High	Diversity and Ethnicity (Celebrating diversity and our many cultures) Medium	Diversity and Ethnicity (Celebrating diversity and our many cultures) Low
Economic Advancement (Foster activity and support local economy)	Economic Advancement (Foster activity and support local economy) High	Economic Advancement (Foster activity and support local economy) Medium	Economic Advancement (Foster activity and support local economy) Low
Education (quality schools and school-based programs)	Education (quality schools and school-based programs) High	Education (quality schools and school-based programs) Medium	Education (quality schools and school-based programs) Low
Equitable representation (ensuring cultural activity is representative of our community and all voices are heard)	Equitable representation (ensuring cultural activity is representative of our community and all voices are heard) High	Equitable representation (ensuring cultural activity is representative of our community and all voices are heard) Medium	Equitable representation (ensuring cultural activity is representative of our community and all voices are heard) Low
Local history and heritage (preserving and honoring the history, culture and stories of our community)	Local history and heritage (preserving and honoring the history, culture and stories of our community) High	Local history and heritage (preserving and honoring the history, culture and stories of our community) Medium	Local history and heritage (preserving and honoring the history, culture and stories of our community) Low
Community distinctiveness and reputation (enhancing our identity and reputation in the county/region/state/nation)	Community distinctiveness and reputation (enhancing our identity and reputation in the county/region/state/nation) High	Community distinctiveness and reputation (enhancing our identity and reputation in the county/region/state/nation) Medium	Community distinctiveness and reputation (enhancing our identity and reputation in the county/region/state/nation) Low
Quality of life and community connection (improved quality of life for our residents, including their belief in a positive future and sense of belonging)	Quality of life and community connection (improved quality of life for our residents, including their belief in a positive future and sense of belonging) High	Quality of life and community connection (improved quality of life for our residents, including their belief in a positive future and sense of belonging) Medium	Quality of life and community connection (improved quality of life for our residents, including their belief in a positive future and sense of belonging) Low
Safety (issues and concerns related to safety and crime)	Safety (issues and concerns related to safety and crime) High	Safety (issues and concerns related to safety and crime) Medium	Safety (issues and concerns related to safety and crime) Low
Social Interaction (positive interaction among residents, workers, and visitors)	Social Interaction (positive interaction among residents, workers, and visitors) High	Social Interaction (positive interaction among residents, workers, and visitors) Medium	Social Interaction (positive interaction among residents, workers, and visitors) Low
Traffic, Transportation & Connectivity (improving roadways, public transportation, parking, mobility and access within and to/from Asbury Park)	Traffic, Transportation & Connectivity (improving roadways, public transportation, parking, mobility and access within and to/from Asbury Park) High	Traffic, Transportation & Connectivity (improving roadways, public transportation, parking, mobility and access within and to/from Asbury Park) Medium	Traffic, Transportation & Connectivity (improving roadways, public transportation, parking, mobility and access within and to/from Asbury Park) Low
Workforce development (expanded training and opportunities toward employment)	Workforce development (expanded training and opportunities toward employment) High	Workforce development (expanded training and opportunities toward employment) Medium	Workforce development (expanded training and opportunities toward employment) Low
Youth Engagement (afterschool activity and training opportunities for local youth)	Youth Engagement (afterschool activity and training opportunities for local youth) High	Youth Engagement (afterschool activity and training opportunities for local youth) Medium	Youth Engagement (afterschool activity and training opportunities for local youth) Low

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What do YOU think are the best ways to support Art and Culture in Asbury Park?

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* 21. Which Category best describes you

Native American / Native Alaskan / First Nation

Black or African American

Middle Eastern or North African

White

Asian

Hispanic / LatinX

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Prefer Not To Answer

Other (please specify)

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* 22. What is your gender

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 23. What is your age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer Not To Answer

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* 24. What is the highest level of school that you have completed?

Primary school

Some high school, but no diploma

High school diploma (or GED)

Some college, but no degree

2-year college degree

4-year college degree

Graduate-level degree

None of the above

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* 25. What is your approximate average household income?

$0-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$124,999

$125,000-$149,999

$150,000-$174,999

$175,000-$199,999

$200,000 and up

Prefer Not To Answer

Asbury Park Arts & Culture Plan - Initial Audience Survey

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* 1. ZIP CODE WHERE YOU LIVE

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* 2. Zip Code of Work or School

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* 3. Which describes your relationship to Asbury Park?

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* 4. How long have you been connected to Asbury Park

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* 5. Do you identify as an artist

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* 6. What excites you about Asbury Park?

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* 7. Where have you participated in Arts & Cultural Activity in Asbury Park (Check all that apply)

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* 8. Which areas of Asbury Park do you associate with Arts & Culture (check up to 5)

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* 9. Which cultural event(s), festival(s), or celebration(s) do you regularly attend in Asbury Park?

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* 10. Do cultural events and programs in Asbury Park reflect your interests?

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* 11. How do you learn about cultural events in Asbury Park? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. In the last 12 months which arts and CULTURAL FACILITIES & ORGANIZATIONS have you visited....

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* 13. In the last 12 months which types of live performance have you ATTENDED (check all that apply)

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* 14. In the past 12 months have you PARTICIPATED in any of theses creative pursuits (check all that apply)

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* 15. In the past 12 months have you participated in NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES? (check all that apply)

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* 16. Do any of the following LIMIT YOUR PARTICIPAION in arts and cultural activities in Asbury Park

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* 17. What types of cultural activities are needed in Asbury Park ?

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* 18. Are specific programs and activities especially needed for any of the following groups?

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* 19. Indicate how important each community issue is to you

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* 20. What do YOU think are the best ways to support Art and Culture in Asbury Park?

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* 21. Which Category best describes you

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* 22. What is your gender

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* 23. What is your age

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* 24. What is the highest level of school that you have completed?

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* 25. What is your approximate average household income?

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* 26. What language(s) do you speak at home?