House of Arts & Supplies

My name is Sheri Latimer, This survey is designed to help me to understand purchase behavior of local Artists and Crafters. The results will help me determine the demand for an Art supply store in Prince Rupert BC. Thank you for taking the time to complete my survey.

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* 1. What type of artist/crafter are you?

Part Time - Hobbyist/crafter

Personal- I primarily make items for myself or for friends, which are not for sale.

Full time- My art work is supplement income to my job/career

Full time - My art work is my primary job, and is my only income

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* 2. Please indicate what is your Art specialization? (Please identify the top 3 forms of art you conduct most frequently) (maximum 3 selections)

Mocassin Maker

Scrap Booker

Drum Maker

Crochet or Knitter

Jeweller

Floral

Painter

Weaver

Carver

Seamstress

Assessories

Clothing

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Where do you currently buy your Art Supplies? (Please rank according to shopping preference as follows; 1 being where you shop the most, and 4 being where you shop the least.

Online

Local retail store

Walmart and/or other larger retail store

Second hand, Thrift store, Garage sales

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* 4. If you shop online for Art supplies, how many times do you shop online per month?

0 times, I do not shop online for art supplies

Fewer than 1 time per month, but I still occasionally purchase art supplies on line.

1-3 times per month

4-7 times per month

8- 10 times per month

more than 10 times per month

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* 5. Why do you shop online for your Art supply needs? (please select only your top 3 answers)

CONVENIENCE - It allows me to shop 24/7 in the convenience of my own home, no line ups.

BETTER PRICES - Cheap deals and better prices are available online.

MORE VARIETY- The choices are endless, I can purchase different brands and products all in one place.

PRICE COMPARISON- Comparing and researching the prices of products is so much easier online.

FEWER RELATED EXPENSES- I do not have the add on cost of transportation, food or impulse purchasing when shopping online.

I shop online, because there is just no other option.

I Do Not shop online for art supplies.

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* 6. Would you prefer to shop locally when purchasing your Art Supplies?

Yes

if you selected YES, please describe why shopping local is important to you?

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* 7. If you shop locally for Art supplies, how many times do you shop locally per month?

0 times- I never ship locally for art supplies

Fewer than 1 time per month, but I still occasionally shop locally for art supplies

1-3 times per month

4-7 times per month

8-10 times per month

more than 10 times per month

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Is Physically seeing and feeling a product, important prior to purchasing your art supplies?

yes it is important, I like to feel and see the Art Supplies before I buy

No, it is not of importance to me

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* 9. Is product expertise or knowledge of the clerk or shop keeper important to you when purchasing Art Supplies.

yes it is important to access advice and learn about the products before I purchase.

No, I do not need any advice when purchasing Art Supplies.

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* 10. When buying local for your Art Supplies, what is your preferred time to shop?

Early morning, 7-9 am

morning, 9am-12pm

lunch hour 12-2 pm

afternoon 2-5 pm

Evening 5-7 pm

late evening 7-10pm

Weekends Only

I do not shop local

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please choose the statement which most applies to you, when it comes to purchasing Art Supplies.

More frequently, I tend to purchase higher quality products in low quantities.

More frequently, I tend to purchase low quality products in higher volumes.

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* 12. Please identify an Art Supply item & brand that you prefer?

Art Supply Item #1

Brand preferred (please list brand name, if no brand preferred leave blank)

Art Supply Item #2

Brand preferred (please list brand name, if no brand preferred leave blank)

Art Supply Item #3

Brand preferred (please list brand name, if no brand preferred leave blank)

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* 13. What is the quality of the Art supplies you purchase most often? (Please select one answer among the following options):

As a professional artist, I purchase only the highest quality "artist-grade" art supplies.

"Artist-grade" art supplies do not suit my current needs

I am loyal to certain art supply brands which influence my buying habits

The quality of art supplies is not important to me

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* 14. Which one would you prefer? (please select one among the following)

Discount card- Punch Cards (example, buy 10 products get the 11th free)

Membership- Loyalty program (Get the scoop on, sales promotions, access to blogs, events, workshops, discounts)

Membership - Artist Cooperative- (Being a part of an Artist database) (Stay Connected, network with likeminded artists, and have access to buying-in-bulk products at low cost)

none of them

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* 15. If Art workshops and/or classes, were offered by specialty artists, would you pay to attend?

yes

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* 16. Would you like to be apart of House of Art & Supplies mailing list?

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Mailing Address:

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