Building Sustainable Futures Artist Interest Form

CFEVA's Building Sustainable Futures initiative, funded by the William Penn Foundation, documents the labor and economic realities of Philadelphia visual artists — with particular focus on those in underrepresented communities, who have historically faced systemic barriers to traditional arts institutions and opportunities. BSF involves conducting research focused specifically on visual artists in the Philadelphia region, artist-led pilots, development of a digital toolkit, community events, and policy advocacy.

This short form registers your interest in participating in this initiative. You'll receive the Philadelphia Visual Artists: Work, Wages & Wellness Survey when it launches in the coming weeks — covering income, employment, unpaid and underpaid labor, studio space, art coops and collaboratives, residencies, health and wellness. On this form, you're also able to indicate interest in participating in focus groups, one-on-one interviews, workshops, and community events.

Your voice, work, communities and experiences are at the heart of this — any degree of participation you're comfortable with matters. Data from this form will be kept confidential and only shared in aggregate. We're grateful you're here.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily live.

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* 6. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily work.

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* 7. Philadelphia-area zip code where you have a studio, a collective/ coworking/ coop art making space, or where you primarily create your art.

The following questions help us understand who is participating and ensure our research reflects the full spectrum of Philadelphia's visual arts community.

Your answers are confidential. We will never publish or share what you personally said — only overall patterns from everyone who participates, combined. If we ever want to share your story individually, we will always ask you first — and only do so with your permission.

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* 8. What is your age range?

Under 25

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75–84

84+

Prefer not to answer

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* 9. Which of the following communities do you identify with?

People experience the world through many identities and we want to ensure this research reflects yours as fully as possible. All responses are confidential and only group data will be shared. Please check all that apply.

Black / African American/ African

Latine / LatinX/ Hispanic

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Indigenous / Native American

Southeast Asian

Asian / Asian American

Middle Eastern / North African / Arab American

Multiracial / Mixed Race

White / European American

LGBTQ+

Person with a disability or chronic condition

Immigrant or first-generation American

Parent or guardian of child(ren) under 18

Caregiver for a family member, partner, or friend with a disability, chronic illness, or age-related needs

Prefer not to answer

I describe my identity differently than or in addition to the options above

If you'd like to tell us how you identify in your own words, and/or add any identity not listed, we invite you to share here:

A central focus of this research is how Philadelphia visual artists sustain themselves financially. Your answer will not be used for any purpose outside of this research and will never be connected to your name in any published findings unless you have provided explicit written consent.

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* 10. Please select any/all descriptions below that apply to you currently.

I am a fulltime artist.

100% of my income comes from my art.

I currently work a full time (art-related) job outside of my own practice.

I currently work several part time (art-related) jobs outside of my own practice.

I currently work a full time (non-art related) job outside of my own practice.

I currently work several part time (non-art related) jobs outside of my own practice.

My work and/or employer outside of my practice interferes with my capacity to make my art.

My work and/or employer outside of my practice is creatively aligned with, supportive of, and/or adjacent to my art making.

I have employer funded healthcare insurance.

I pay for my own healthcare insurance.

I am a recipient of Medicaid.

I prefer not to answer

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* 11. Where do you primarily create your work?

I have my own studio space (rented or owned)

I work from home (bedroom, spare room, garage, etc.)

I use a shared or cooperative studio space

My practice is nomadic — I work in different locations

I don't currently have a consistent workspace

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* 12. Are you planning to register a studio space for POST 2026?

Yes, I have or plan to register

I'm interested in POST but don't currently have a studio space to register

Not sure yet

I'm not familiar with POST

No, I will not be participating this year

Building Sustainable Futures activities over the next few months will also include focus groups, one-on-one interviews, professional workshops, and community events. Focus groups and individual interviews are paid engagements. Professional workshops and community events will be free to all participating artists. Participation is entirely voluntary and separate from the survey.

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* 13. Are you interested in staying connected and receiving communication about other BSF engagement opportunities? Select all that apply.

Yes — focus group

Yes — one-on-one interview

Yes — professional workshops or skill-building events

Yes — community convenings

Not at this time

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* 14. Please confirm each of the following agreements. All four are required to submit this form.

I understand that by submitting this form, I am expressing interest in participating in the Philadelphia Visual Artists: Work, Wages & Wellness Survey, which will be sent to me when it launches.

I understand that my responses to this form are confidential and will never be shared, sold, or published individually. Only combined, anonymous data will appear in research findings.

I understand that my participation in any Building Sustainable Futures activities is voluntary and that I may withdraw my participation at any time.

I understand that if I indicated interest in focus groups or interviews, I will be contacted separately with details and next steps.

Building Sustainable Futures Artist Interest Form

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily live.

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* 6. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily work.

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* 7. Philadelphia-area zip code where you have a studio, a collective/ coworking/ coop art making space, or where you primarily create your art.

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* 8. What is your age range?

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* 9. Which of the following communities do you identify with?People experience the world through many identities and we want to ensure this research reflects yours as fully as possible. All responses are confidential and only group data will be shared. Please check all that apply.

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* 10. Please select any/all descriptions below that apply to you currently.

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* 11. Where do you primarily create your work?

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* 12. Are you planning to register a studio space for POST 2026?

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* 13. Are you interested in staying connected and receiving communication about other BSF engagement opportunities? Select all that apply.

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* 14. Please confirm each of the following agreements. All four are required to submit this form.

* 9. Which of the following communities do you identify with?

People experience the world through many identities and we want to ensure this research reflects yours as fully as possible. All responses are confidential and only group data will be shared. Please check all that apply.