The Torch Audience Survey 2026

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* 1. Are you a participant in The Torch program or do you have a family member or friend who is a participant in The Torch program?

Yes, I am a participant in The Torch's program

Yes, my friend/family member is a participant in The Torch's program

Other

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* 2. How did you first hear about The Torch?

Word of mouth

Google

Social Media

Exhibition

Digital Advertising

Print Advertising

Radio

Article, review or TV

Attended an exhibition

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you known about The Torch?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

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* 4. Have you supported The Torch in the following ways? Please tick all that apply.

I have purchased 1 or 2 pieces of art in the last 2 years

I have purchased 3 or more pieces of art in the last 2 years

I have made 1 or more donations to The Torch in the last 2 years

I have purchased products from The Torch's shop (eg. book, calendar, gift cards) in the last 2 years

I have attended an exhibition presented by The Torch

I have attended a program run by The Torch

I have licensed artwork from The Torch (eg. for Reconciliation Action Plans)

I have engaged an artist to speak at an event

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is the main factor that drives you to purchase art? Please tick all that apply.

The look of the artwork

The story / meaning of the artwork

The story of the artist

Supporting First Nations people currently incarcerated or recently released from prison

Investment appeal

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the main reasons that stop you from purchasing art?

The price of art is too high

Fear of making the wrong choice

Usability of The Torch's website

I wasn't aware of the range of artwork available

Shipping costs

I have no space to display artwork

The look of the artwork

The story / meaning of the artwork

Cost of living / limited disposable income

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How much would you normally spend on an artwork?

	Not Applicable	Up to $200	$200 to $500	$500 to $1,500	$1,500 to $5,000	$5,000 to $10,000	More than $10,000
Rating	Rating Not Applicable	Rating Up to $200	Rating $200 to $500	Rating $500 to $1,500	Rating $1,500 to $5,000	Rating $5,000 to $10,000	Rating More than $10,000

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* 8. What is your understanding of what The Torch does? Please tick all that apply.

The Torch runs cultural and art programs for First Peoples in prison

The Torch runs cultural and art programs for First Peoples in the community

The Torch sells artwork via exhibitions

The Torch sells artwork via their website/online exhibitions

The Torch licenses artwork (eg. for Reconciliation Action Plans)

The Torch programs are provided to participants free of cost

100% of the purchase price of artwork goes to the artist

The Torch offers Cultural Activations including Pop-Up Exhibitions, Speaking Engagements, Artwork Leasing and Weaving Workshops

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* 9. Have you ever visited one of The Torch’s exhibitions?

Yes, I have visited a Confined exhibition

Yes, I have visited a Future Dreaming exhibition

Yes, I have visited both Confined and Future Dreaming exhibitions

Yes, I have visited an offsite exhibition co-presented by The Torch

Yes, I have visited Confined, Future Dreaming and offsite exhibitions by The Torch

No, I have not visited an exhibition by The Torch

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you believe The Torch’s programs are successfully reducing the rate of First Nations recidivism?

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 11. How do you stay up to date on The Torch? Please tick all that apply.

Subscribe to The Torch's Newsletter

Social Media

Website

Visiting the gallery

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following types of content would you like to see more of on The Torch’s email/social/website?

Stories from artists at The Torch

Updates on our program statistics

Videos about our programs

Exhibition and public program details

Information about how you can support The Torch

News and current affairs about First Nations incarceration

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Torch?

	Unlikely	Unsure	Likely	Very Likely	I have donated in the past	I have donated in the past and will donate in future
Rating	Rating Unlikely	Rating Unsure	Rating Likely	Rating Very Likely	Rating I have donated in the past	Rating I have donated in the past and will donate in future

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* 14. How likely is it that you would recommend supporting The Torch to a friend or colleague? (1 = unlikely; 10 = very likely)

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Rating	Rating 1	Rating 2	Rating 3	Rating 4	Rating 5	Rating 6	Rating 7	Rating 8	Rating 9	Rating 10

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* 15. Is there anything you would like to see The Torch doing differently or doing more of?

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* 16. Is there anything else you would like to share?

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* 17. Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Aboriginal

Torres Strait Islander

Both

Neither

Prefer not to say

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* 18. Do you identify with any of the following? Please tick all that apply.

A person with a disability

Caring for a person with a disability

Born overseas

Speaks a language other than English at home

LGBTQIA+

None of the above

Prefer not to say

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* 19. Which of the following best describes where you usually live?

Metropolitan Melbourne

Regional Victoria

Interstate

Overseas

None of the above

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* 20. What is your age range?

Under 18

18-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70+

Prefer not to say

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* 21. How would you describe your gender?

Female

Male

Non-Binary

Trans

Prefer not to say

Prefer to describe myself (please self-describe)

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* 22. Please provide your email address to enter the chance to win a prize!

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* 23. Would you like to be subscribed to The Torch's fortnightly newsletter?

Yes

I am already subscribed to The Torch newsletter

The Torch Audience Survey 2026

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* 1. Are you a participant in The Torch program or do you have a family member or friend who is a participant in The Torch program?

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* 2. How did you first hear about The Torch?

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* 3. How long have you known about The Torch?

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* 4. Have you supported The Torch in the following ways? Please tick all that apply.

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* 5. What is the main factor that drives you to purchase art? Please tick all that apply.

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* 6. What are the main reasons that stop you from purchasing art?

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* 7. How much would you normally spend on an artwork?

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* 8. What is your understanding of what The Torch does? Please tick all that apply.

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* 9. Have you ever visited one of The Torch’s exhibitions?

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* 10. Do you believe The Torch’s programs are successfully reducing the rate of First Nations recidivism?

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* 11. How do you stay up to date on The Torch? Please tick all that apply.

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* 12. Which of the following types of content would you like to see more of on The Torch’s email/social/website?

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* 13. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Torch?

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* 14. How likely is it that you would recommend supporting The Torch to a friend or colleague? (1 = unlikely; 10 = very likely)

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* 15. Is there anything you would like to see The Torch doing differently or doing more of?

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* 16. Is there anything else you would like to share?

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* 17. Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

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* 18. Do you identify with any of the following? Please tick all that apply.

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* 19. Which of the following best describes where you usually live?

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* 20. What is your age range?

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* 21. How would you describe your gender?

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* 22. Please provide your email address to enter the chance to win a prize!

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* 23. Would you like to be subscribed to The Torch's fortnightly newsletter?

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* 24. To subscribe to our newsletter, please tell us your first and last name.