Arts Quincy invites you to help shape an exciting new chapter in our community's future - a state-of-the-art outdoor entertainment venue along our historic riverfront. This transformative project could make Quincy a regional entertainment destination while boosting our local economy.

Similar venues have delivered impressive results for their communities:
+ Davenport's River Music Experience generated $12M+ in annual economic impact
+ La Crosse's Riverside Park venue attracted 150,000+ visitors annually
+ Aurora's RiverEdge Park created 200+ new jobs and sparked $40M in downtown development
+ Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater doubled nearby restaurant revenues

Your input will directly influence how we can bring these benefits to Quincy while preserving our community's character.

Survey time: 5-10 minutes
Survey Deadline: Extended until March 31, 2025
Prize for Completion: Year-long Arts Quincy Family Membership & $250 Quincy Chamber gift card to a randomly selected respondent (must provide name and email address to be entered)

SECTION 1: Interest & Background Info

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* 1. Do you wish to be entered into a contest to receive $250+ worth of local prizes and discounts?

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* 2. Please provide your contact information: (Arts Quincy may use your contact information to keep you informed about Arts Organizations in the Region: you can opt out at that time. We will not sell your personal information to any third-party contact vendors, ensuring your details remain private.) Note: (*) fields are only required if you are entering the contest. You do not have to answer this question this question to complete the survey.

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* 3. How do you feel about the idea of developing an outdoor music venue in Quincy, IL?

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* 4. Your age range:

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* 5. Your household makeup:

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* 6. Annual household income:

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* 7. Residence location:

SECTION 2: Current Entertainment Habits

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* 8. At which local venues do you attend performances? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. Which regional cities do you travel to for performances (smaller than 200k population)? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. What major cities do you travel to for performances (larger than 200k population)? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. How often do you attend performances locally?

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* 12. How often do you attend performances out of town?

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* 13. What prevents you from attending local performances? (Select all that apply)

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* 14. What types of events would you enjoy attending locally at a new outdoor music venue? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. Preferred music genres: (Select all that apply)

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* 16. How much do you spend on tickets locally:

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* 17. How much do you spend on tickets out-of-town:

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* 18. When attending events out-of-town, what additional attractions do you typically visit? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. Not including tickets, what do you spend — on average — when attending an out-of-town event (including food, drinks, travel, shopping, etc.):

SECTION 3: Venue Features & Amenities

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* 20. Preferred seating options: (Select all that apply)

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* 21. Rate these basic amenities: (on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most important)

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Permanent restrooms
Concession stands
On-site parking
Weather protection
ADA accessibility
First aid station
Security station

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* 22. Rate these enhanced amenities: (on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most important)

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VIP lounges
Private suites
Restaurant/bar
River viewing areas
Children's play area
Interactive displays

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* 23. Which signature venue features would you like to see? (Select all that apply)

SECTION 4: Venue Size & Location Preferences

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* 24. What size venue would best serve our community?

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* 25. Which riverfront venue location(s) would you support? (Select all that apply)

FINAL QUESTION / COMMENTS:

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* 26. What would and/or would not make this venue successful in our community?

Questions or Clarifications:
Laura Sievert-Hesseltine, MPA
Executive Director
Arts Quincy: America’s First Arts Council
director@artsquincy.org
Office: 217.222.3432 | Cell: 217.242.3697

www.artsquincy.org
Arts Quincy
300 Civic Center Plaza, #244
Quincy, IL 62301

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Stephanie Cross
Assistant Project Manager | Business Development & Marketing Manager
Klingner & Associates, P.C.
scross@klingner.com
Office: 217.223.3670 | Cell: 217.257.2142

www.klingner.com
Klingner & Associates, P.C.
616 N. 24th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
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