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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
2.Zip Code of Work or School
3.Which describes your relationship to Asbury Park?
4.How long have you been connected to Asbury Park
5.Do you identify as an artist
6.What excites you about Asbury Park?
7.Where have you participated in Arts & Cultural Activity in Asbury Park (Check all that apply)
8.Which areas of Asbury Park do you associate with Arts & Culture (check up to 5)
9.Which cultural event(s), festival(s), or celebration(s) do you regularly attend in Asbury Park?
10.Do cultural events and programs in Asbury Park reflect your interests?
11.How do you learn about cultural events in Asbury Park? (Check all that apply)
12.In the last 12 months which arts and CULTURAL FACILITIES & ORGANIZATIONS have you visited....
Asbury Park
Monmouth County
Elsewhere
Museum
Movie or Film venue
Performing Arts Center
Library or Research Facility
Cultural or historic exhibit or center
Botanical or sculpture garden
Zoo or aquarium
Art Gallery
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
Theater
Dance
Spoken Word (poetry, book reading, etc.)
Comedy
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
Craft Making (woodwork, knitting, crafts, etc.)
Cooking
Writing
Gardening
Painting, sculpting, drawing
Dancing
Singing / Voice
Designing
Photography/Film/Video
Playing an instrument
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
Workshop or class on arts, culture or creativity
Event at a Community Center
Event at a public library
Event at a public elementary/middle/high school
Event at a charter/private school
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
No ADA Access or Accommodations
Too far or too difficult to get to
Too expensive
No child/dependent care
I don't have time
I don't have anyone to go with
Too early/too late/conflicts with other priorities
Not appropriate for families/youth
Not appropriate for seniors
Not representative of my culture
I don't learn about events until its too late
I feel out of place / unwelcome / uncomfortable / unaccepted
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
Music
Dance
Film
Literary / Poetry / Lectures
Maker & Crafting Events
Visual Arts Exhibitions (Galleries, Studios, etc.)
Markets, Fleas and Bazaars
Public Art  (Murals, Sculpture, etc.)
Events in Public Parks / Spaces
Multi-Media Art Exhibitions (Sound / Video art)
Cultural Diversity, Ethnic & Community Celebrations
Community Festivals / Street Fairs
Classes, Music or performing Arts
Classes, Visual Arts
Work by Local Artists (all types)
After school programs
18.Are specific programs and activities especially needed for any of the following groups?
19.Indicate how important each community issue is to you
High
Medium
Low
Diversity and Ethnicity (Celebrating diversity and our many cultures)
Economic Advancement (Foster activity and support local economy)
Education (quality schools and school-based programs)
Equitable representation (ensuring cultural activity is representative of our community and all voices are heard)
Local history and heritage (preserving and honoring the history, culture and stories of our community)
Community distinctiveness and reputation (enhancing our identity and reputation in the county/region/state/nation)
Quality of life and community connection (improved quality of life for our residents, including their belief in a positive future and sense of belonging)
Safety (issues and concerns related to safety and crime)
Social Interaction (positive interaction among residents, workers, and visitors)
Traffic, Transportation & Connectivity (improving roadways, public transportation, parking, mobility and access within and to/from Asbury Park)
Workforce development (expanded training and opportunities toward employment)
Youth Engagement (afterschool activity and training opportunities for local youth)
20.What do YOU think are the best ways to support Art and Culture in Asbury Park?
21.Which Category best describes you
22.What is your gender
23.What is your age
24.What is the highest level of school that you have completed?
25.What is your approximate average household income?
26.What language(s) do you speak at home?
Current Progress,
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