The arts are an important part of the fabric of Orange County. The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is seeking feedback on its activities, types of projects that might be developed, and how it should foster community life, economic vitality and cultural diversity.

Our mission is to promote and strengthen the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina.

The public is being asked to share its thoughts via this online survey. This brief survey provides an opportunity for you to identify your interest, in the arts, and give feedback on how OCAC can best serve Orange County.

The deadline for your response is May 15, 2016. Everyone is encouraged to take part. This is an important opportunity for you to lend your voice to the discussion about what directions the Orange County Arts Commission will take in Orange County. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

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* 1. Before receiving this survey, were you aware of the Orange County Arts Commission?

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* 2. How do you get your information regarding the local arts? (Check all that apply)

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* 3. Have you done any of the following activities in the past 12 months? (Please check all that apply)

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* 4. Would you say that arts activities play a major role, a minor role, or no role at all in your life? (Please check one)

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* 5. Please check the ONE barrier that most prevents you from attending entertainment, creative, and cultural activities in Orange County. (Please check one)

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* 6. Typically, how far in advance do you plan leisure activities like going out to live performances? (Please check one)

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* 7. Regarding your relationship with the arts, are you: (Please check all that apply)

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* 8. Have you applied for a grant with the OCAC?

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* 9. Have you received a grant from the OCAC?

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* 10. Are you aware of OCAC’s quarterly Artists’ Salons?

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* 11. Have you ever attended an OCAC’s quarterly Artists’ Salon?

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* 12. If you have attended Artists’ Salon, was the information useful/relevant to you?

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* 13. What topics would be interesting to you in an Artists’ Salon? (Please check all that apply)

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* 14. Have you ever visited the Orange County Arts Commission’s website? http://artsorange.org/

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* 15. What information or content would you like to see this website include? (Please check all that apply)

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* 16. What are the most important ways the OCAC serves our community in the arts? (Please pick the top 5)

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* 17. Please rate the following aspects of arts and culture in Orange County. (Please mark one choice for each aspect)

  Excellent Very Good Good Fair Bad Very Bad Don't Know
The amount of funding is
The information available is
The amount of free or affordable arts are
The amount of culturally diverse arts are
The amount of arts education is
The quality of the arts is
The following questions are for statistical purposes only. Your answers are confidential.

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* 18. How long have you lived in the area? (Please check one)

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* 19. In what county do you live? (Please check one)

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* 20. What is your age? (Please check one)

Thank you for completing this survey!

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