Indy Arts & Culture Sector Survey

Indy Arts Council is creating a 5-year strategic plan to help guide our future programs, services, and advocacy efforts. As a valued member of our local arts and culture sector, we invite you to share your current experience with the Indy Arts Council.

This survey will help us measure the engagement, needs, and priorities specific to artists, creatives, and arts & culture workers.

Note: This survey is administered by IAC's consultant team, Next Practice Partners. All responses are anonymous and go directly to the consultant. IAC staff will not see individual results.

In this survey, we are defining “local” as Indianapolis/Marion County and the surrounding counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan, and Shelby.

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* 1. How do you engage in the local arts community? [Check all that apply]

Artist (full-time) - visual artist, musician, actor/performer/dancer, writer/filmmaker, etc.

Artist (part-time) - visual artist, musician, actor/performer/dancer, writer/filmmaker, etc.

Emerging artist (working as an artist for less than 3 years)

Art student (enrolled in a college or university)

Arts educator

Arts administrator (employed at an arts organization full or part-time)

Consultant, Curator, Creative Services (design, photography, videography, etc.)

Board member at an arts/culture organization

Volunteer

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please indicate your familiarity with these Indy Arts Council programs and services:

	I have participated	I am familiar, but have not participated	I am not familiar
Artist services (Artist Directory, Artist Opportunities Newsletter, Artist Industry Nights)	Artist services (Artist Directory, Artist Opportunities Newsletter, Artist Industry Nights) I have participated	Artist services (Artist Directory, Artist Opportunities Newsletter, Artist Industry Nights) I am familiar, but have not participated	Artist services (Artist Directory, Artist Opportunities Newsletter, Artist Industry Nights) I am not familiar
Arts and sports partnerships (Super Bowl murals, NCAA programs, NBA All-Star 2024, Welcome Race Fans, Gainbridge Fieldhouse Murals, etc.)	Arts and sports partnerships (Super Bowl murals, NCAA programs, NBA All-Star 2024, Welcome Race Fans, Gainbridge Fieldhouse Murals, etc.) I have participated	Arts and sports partnerships (Super Bowl murals, NCAA programs, NBA All-Star 2024, Welcome Race Fans, Gainbridge Fieldhouse Murals, etc.) I am familiar, but have not participated	Arts and sports partnerships (Super Bowl murals, NCAA programs, NBA All-Star 2024, Welcome Race Fans, Gainbridge Fieldhouse Murals, etc.) I am not familiar
Arts organization services (Arts Leader calls and meetups, IDEA Learning Series, Arts Marketer & Educator forums)	Arts organization services (Arts Leader calls and meetups, IDEA Learning Series, Arts Marketer & Educator forums) I have participated	Arts organization services (Arts Leader calls and meetups, IDEA Learning Series, Arts Marketer & Educator forums) I am familiar, but have not participated	Arts organization services (Arts Leader calls and meetups, IDEA Learning Series, Arts Marketer & Educator forums) I am not familiar
Grants and fellowships for artists, arts administrators, and organizations	Grants and fellowships for artists, arts administrators, and organizations I have participated	Grants and fellowships for artists, arts administrators, and organizations I am familiar, but have not participated	Grants and fellowships for artists, arts administrators, and organizations I am not familiar
Gallery 924 (First Friday, TINY, solo/group shows)	Gallery 924 (First Friday, TINY, solo/group shows) I have participated	Gallery 924 (First Friday, TINY, solo/group shows) I am familiar, but have not participated	Gallery 924 (First Friday, TINY, solo/group shows) I am not familiar
Indy Arts Council website, newsletters, and social media	Indy Arts Council website, newsletters, and social media I have participated	Indy Arts Council website, newsletters, and social media I am familiar, but have not participated	Indy Arts Council website, newsletters, and social media I am not familiar
Public art programs (Bicentennial Legends Murals, Jiffy Lube Murals, Sidewalk Galleries, Art at the Airport, etc.)	Public art programs (Bicentennial Legends Murals, Jiffy Lube Murals, Sidewalk Galleries, Art at the Airport, etc.) I have participated	Public art programs (Bicentennial Legends Murals, Jiffy Lube Murals, Sidewalk Galleries, Art at the Airport, etc.) I am familiar, but have not participated	Public art programs (Bicentennial Legends Murals, Jiffy Lube Murals, Sidewalk Galleries, Art at the Airport, etc.) I am not familiar
Start with Art (Indy Arts Council’s annual fundraiser)	Start with Art (Indy Arts Council’s annual fundraiser) I have participated	Start with Art (Indy Arts Council’s annual fundraiser) I am familiar, but have not participated	Start with Art (Indy Arts Council’s annual fundraiser) I am not familiar
The Indianapolis Artsgarden (performances, events)	The Indianapolis Artsgarden (performances, events) I have participated	The Indianapolis Artsgarden (performances, events) I am familiar, but have not participated	The Indianapolis Artsgarden (performances, events) I am not familiar

Are there other Indy Arts Council programs or services you’ve engaged with that are not listed above?

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* 3. How long have you been engaged with Indy Arts Council?

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

10-20 years

20+ years

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* 4. Please respond with your level of agreement or disagreement with these statements regarding Indy Arts Council’s staff, programs, and services:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future.	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Strongly Agree	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Agree	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Neutral	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Disagree	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Strongly Disagree	I am likely to engage with Indy Arts Council in the future. Don't Know
I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague.	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Strongly Agree	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Agree	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Neutral	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Disagree	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Strongly Disagree	I am likely to recommend Indy Arts Council to a friend or colleague. Don't Know
I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council.	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Agree	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Neutral	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Disagree	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the level of service, responsiveness, and care provided by Indy Arts Council. Don't Know
Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success.	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Agree	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Neutral	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Disagree	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council has made a positive difference in supporting my creative career and/or organizational success. Don't Know
Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city.	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Agree	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Neutral	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Disagree	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council is a leader in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in our arts & culture sector and city. Don't Know
Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.”	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Agree	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Neutral	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Disagree	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council is delivering on its mission to “foster meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.” Don't Know
Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector.	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Agree	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Neutral	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Disagree	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the growth of our sector. Don't Know
Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs.	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Agree	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Neutral	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Disagree	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council’s current programs and services meet my individual or organizational needs. Don't Know
The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies.	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Strongly Agree	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Agree	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Neutral	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Disagree	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Strongly Disagree	The Indy Arts Council's actions are consistent with their expressed DEIA values and policies. Don't Know
Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support.	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Strongly Agree	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Agree	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Neutral	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Disagree	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Strongly Disagree	Indy Arts Council is for me - I feel a sense of belonging, community, and support. Don't Know

Please provide any additional comments or feedback about the Indy Arts Council’s staff, programs, and services here.