CFEVA's Building Sustainable Futures Artist Interest Form

Philadelphia's visual artists shape the culture, neighborhoods, and economy of this region. Building Sustainable Futures (BSF), an initiative of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) funded by the William Penn Foundation, documents how visual artists in the Philadelphia region work, earn, and sustain their practices, with a focus on artists from communities that arts institutions have historically underserved. Alongside the research, BSF will launch 3 artist-led pilots, build a digital toolkit for visual artists, host community events, and develop policy recommendations shaped by artists.

Use this form to join the BSF community. You will receive updates, invitations to gatherings and opportunities, and receive the Philadelphia Visual Artists: Work, Wages & Wellness Survey when it opens. Take part as much or as little as you like.

Your work, communities, and experiences are the heart of this initiative. Thank you for building with us.

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1. First Name (Required.)

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2. Last Name (Required.)

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3. Email Address (Required.)

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4. Phone Number (Required.)

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5. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily live. (Required.)

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6. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily work. (Required.)

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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. (Required.)

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.

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8. What is your age range? (Required.)

Under 25

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75–84

85+

Prefer not to answer

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9. How do you describe your race or ethnicity? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

Black / African American/ African

Latine / LatinX/ Hispanic

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Indigenous / Native American

Southeast Asian

Asian / Asian American

Middle Eastern / Arab American

Multiracial / Mixed Race

White

Prefer not to answer

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:

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10. Do any of these describe you? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

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 or none apply

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:

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11. What is your primary language needed for communication? (Required.)

English

Other (please specify)

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12. Are there specific accommodations that enable you to take part in events and activities (for example, ASL interpretation, wheelchair access, childcare, or virtual options)? (Required.)

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13. Please select any/all descriptions below that apply to you currently. (Required.)

I am a fulltime artist.

100% of my income comes from my art.

I currently work a full time job outside of my own practice.

I currently work one or more part time 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 prefer not to answer

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14. Where do you primarily create your work? (Required.)

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

I work in different locations for my practice

I work from an employer-based studio or residency space

I am a member of a co-working space

I don't currently have a consistent workspace

Other (please specify)

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15. What is your primary medium or discipline? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

Painting

Drawing or illustration

Printmaking

Photography

Sculpture

Ceramics

Fiber or textile arts

Mixed media or collage

Digital or new media

Film or video

Murals or public art

Social practice and/or community-based art making

Other (please specify)

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16. How long have you been making art as a practicing artist? (Required.)

Less than 2 years

2 to 5 years

6 to 10 years

11 to 20 years

More than 20 years

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17. Specify your knowledge and participation with CFEVA Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST): (Required.)

I participated in POST 2026

I participated in POST before, but did not participate in POST 2026

I have never participated in POST before

I am not familiar with POST

Other (please specify)

CFEVA's Building Sustainable Futures Artist Interest Form

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* 1. First Name (Required.)

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* 2. Last Name (Required.)

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* 3. Email Address (Required.)

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* 4. Phone Number (Required.)

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

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

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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. (Required.)

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* 8. What is your age range? (Required.)

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* 9. How do you describe your race or ethnicity? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

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* 10. Do any of these describe you? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

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* 11. What is your primary language needed for communication? (Required.)

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* 12. Are there specific accommodations that enable you to take part in events and activities (for example, ASL interpretation, wheelchair access, childcare, or virtual options)? (Required.)

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* 13. Please select any/all descriptions below that apply to you currently. (Required.)

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* 14. Where do you primarily create your work? (Required.)

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* 15. What is your primary medium or discipline? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

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* 16. How long have you been making art as a practicing artist? (Required.)

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* 17. Specify your knowledge and participation with CFEVA Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST): (Required.)

1. First Name (Required.)

2. Last Name (Required.)

3. Email Address (Required.)

4. Phone Number (Required.)

5. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily live. (Required.)

6. Philadelphia-area zip code where you primarily work. (Required.)

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

8. What is your age range? (Required.)

9. How do you describe your race or ethnicity? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

10. Do any of these describe you? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

11. What is your primary language needed for communication? (Required.)

12. Are there specific accommodations that enable you to take part in events and activities (for example, ASL interpretation, wheelchair access, childcare, or virtual options)? (Required.)

13. Please select any/all descriptions below that apply to you currently. (Required.)

14. Where do you primarily create your work? (Required.)

15. What is your primary medium or discipline? (Check all that apply): (Required.)

16. How long have you been making art as a practicing artist? (Required.)

17. Specify your knowledge and participation with CFEVA Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST): (Required.)