1.What suburb do you live in?

2.Age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

3.Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

I prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

4.Please leave your email if you would like to be updated on this strategy

5.In the past year, have you participated in arts or creative activities either within or outside Lake Macquarie? Tick all that apply

Yes, within Lake Macquarie

Yes, outside Lake Macquarie

No

6.Why are you interested in arts, culture and heritage? Tick all that apply

Art challenges me

Art inspires me

I enjoy listening to live music

I like seeing theatre and hearing new ideas

History interests me

I like seeing art

I like learning more about other cultures

I like seeing live music, plays and performances

I believe being creative is good for your wellbeing

It’s important for everyone to have a variety of cultural experiences

I like the social experience of reading and talking about art

I think Aboriginal cultural heritage and culture is important

Other (please specify)

7.What arts and creative activities do you participate in and in what capacity?

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Music

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Theatre

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Dance

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Painting

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Draw/print making

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Sculpture

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Craft

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Design

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Textile arts

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Photography

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Film/TV video

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Digital and electronic art

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Gaming

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Writing

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

Podcasts and online content

I earn an income from my practice

I participate for leisure/hobby

I’d like to do more if I had some training

I do not participate

8.How often do you participate in events and places below

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Warners Bay Theatre

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Multi Arts Pavilion mima

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Museum of Art and Culture yapang

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Theatres outside Lake Mac

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Art Galleries outside Lake Mac

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Sydney Cultural institutions and concerts

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Lake Mac libraries

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Libraries outside Lake Macquarie

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

Museums

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

A live music gig or performance in Lake Macquarie

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

A live music gig or performance outside Lake Mac and Hunter Region

More than twice a year

Less than twice a year

I haven’t been for years

I have never been

9.What is a barrier to participation in arts, culture or heritage, why? Tick all that apply

Doesn’t interest me

Cost

Access to car parking or public transport

I don’t feel welcome

The venues are not open when I can go

Art is elitist

History and heritage is not exciting

I don’t have anyone to go with me

Other (please specify)

10.What would you like to see more of in Lake Mac? Tick all that apply

Large public art commissions in key locations

A large performing arts centre

Small sculptures dotted throughout the city

Heritage interpretive signage

Use of art to reduce graffiti and vandalism

Creative lighting in our public spaces

Designated street art zones

Live music and street activation in town centres

Other (please specify)

11.Have you paid for any of the following within the last 12 months? Tick all that apply

An artwork by a local Artist

Locally designed and made clothing item

Handcrafted furniture

Craft (eg pottery or class)

A photographer

A graphic designer

A musician

An app or TV subscription

Other (please specify)

None of the above

12.When you have friends and family visiting how likely are you to recommend or take them to the following? Tick all that apply

MAC yapang

MAP mima

Warners Bay Theatre

Other gallery/museum in Lake Macquarie

Galleries and museums outside Lake Macquarie

An outdoor event in Lake Macquarie

See a movie

Go to a restaurant

Live music at a club or hotel

Seek out Aboriginal culture and heritage

Other (please specify)

13.Do you have any other feedback?

14.Would you like to hear more about what’s on and receive the Lake Mac Arts e-newsletter?

Yes

No

15.Please leave your email if you would like hear more about what’s on and receive the Lake Mac Arts e-newsletter

16.Would you like to enter the competition to win a Lake Mac Arts membership, including two free tickets to a show of your choice?

Yes

No

17.Please provide your preferred contact details so we can contact you if you win.