Gaylord Area Council for the Arts Community Survey

We need your feedback!

You have received this survey because you are an active supporter of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts (GACA). We truly appreciate your contributions to this organization. In order to better serve your interests, please fill out this short survey. Your answers are confidential. Thank you!

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* 1. What is your major interest in the arts? (Please check your #1 interest only)

Performing arts (i.e. music, theater, dance, etc.)

Visual arts (i.e. painting, sculpture, crafts, photography, etc.)

Writing (i.e. prose, poetry, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How do you interact with GACA (check all that apply)?

Member

Volunteer

Artist

Attended workshop/class

Entered Exhibit

Attended Exhibit/Performance

Collaborated on a Project

Art Market Artist

Purchased Items from the Art Market

Supported financially

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following best describes you? (please select one)

Individual

Business

Non-profit organization

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your ethnicity? (Please select all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White / Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Not Applicable (Representing an organization)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Not Applicable (Representing an organization)

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* 6. Are you a full-time resident, or is the organization you are representing for this survey, located in Otsego county or one of the surrounding counties?

Yes

No (Seasonal resident only)

No (Only visit the area while on vacation)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. On a scale from 1 (not relevant) to 4 (extremely relevant), please rate how relevant each program/activity is to you. By relevant, we mean how valuable this program/activity is for you. The more you feel the program/activity is of value to you, the higher you would rate it. The less you feel the program/activity is of value to you, the lower you would rate it.

	1 (Not at all relevant)	2 (Somewhat Relevant)	3 (Relevant)	4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having a public space to freely and independently create in an open art studio environment	Having a public space to freely and independently create in an open art studio environment 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having a public space to freely and independently create in an open art studio environment 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having a public space to freely and independently create in an open art studio environment 3 (Relevant)	Having a public space to freely and independently create in an open art studio environment 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Being part of the greater Gaylord area artistic community	Being part of the greater Gaylord area artistic community 1 (Not at all relevant)	Being part of the greater Gaylord area artistic community 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Being part of the greater Gaylord area artistic community 3 (Relevant)	Being part of the greater Gaylord area artistic community 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having access to workshops where children can learn about art and improve their skills	Having access to workshops where children can learn about art and improve their skills 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having access to workshops where children can learn about art and improve their skills 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having access to workshops where children can learn about art and improve their skills 3 (Relevant)	Having access to workshops where children can learn about art and improve their skills 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having a space to host events or just relax while being surrounded by local art	Having a space to host events or just relax while being surrounded by local art 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having a space to host events or just relax while being surrounded by local art 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having a space to host events or just relax while being surrounded by local art 3 (Relevant)	Having a space to host events or just relax while being surrounded by local art 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Being able to network, socialize, and learn from fellow artists, musicians, performers, or writers	Being able to network, socialize, and learn from fellow artists, musicians, performers, or writers 1 (Not at all relevant)	Being able to network, socialize, and learn from fellow artists, musicians, performers, or writers 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Being able to network, socialize, and learn from fellow artists, musicians, performers, or writers 3 (Relevant)	Being able to network, socialize, and learn from fellow artists, musicians, performers, or writers 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having an outlet to exhibit and sell artwork	Having an outlet to exhibit and sell artwork 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having an outlet to exhibit and sell artwork 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having an outlet to exhibit and sell artwork 3 (Relevant)	Having an outlet to exhibit and sell artwork 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having access to musical entertainment at an affordable rate	Having access to musical entertainment at an affordable rate 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having access to musical entertainment at an affordable rate 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having access to musical entertainment at an affordable rate 3 (Relevant)	Having access to musical entertainment at an affordable rate 4 (Extremely Relevant)
Having access to workshops/classes that provide an opportunity to hone artistic skills and/or learn more about art and culture	Having access to workshops/classes that provide an opportunity to hone artistic skills and/or learn more about art and culture 1 (Not at all relevant)	Having access to workshops/classes that provide an opportunity to hone artistic skills and/or learn more about art and culture 2 (Somewhat Relevant)	Having access to workshops/classes that provide an opportunity to hone artistic skills and/or learn more about art and culture 3 (Relevant)	Having access to workshops/classes that provide an opportunity to hone artistic skills and/or learn more about art and culture 4 (Extremely Relevant)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. One of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts' goals is to provide quality art and cultural programming and activities. On a scale from 1 (not important at all) to 4 (extremely important), please rate how important each category is to you when making a determination about the quality of a program (classes, exhibits, etc.)?

	1 (Not Important at all)	2 (Somewhat Important)	3 (Important)	4 (Extremely Important)
Credentials of those leading the program/activity, etc (They have a degree in art and/or extensive training and experience in their field)	Credentials of those leading the program/activity, etc (They have a degree in art and/or extensive training and experience in their field) 1 (Not Important at all)	Credentials of those leading the program/activity, etc (They have a degree in art and/or extensive training and experience in their field) 2 (Somewhat Important)	Credentials of those leading the program/activity, etc (They have a degree in art and/or extensive training and experience in their field) 3 (Important)	Credentials of those leading the program/activity, etc (They have a degree in art and/or extensive training and experience in their field) 4 (Extremely Important)
Where and how art is taught? [in a studio/gallery/center versus technology platforms-ie. Zoom or on-demand videos].	Where and how art is taught? [in a studio/gallery/center versus technology platforms-ie. Zoom or on-demand videos]. 1 (Not Important at all)	Where and how art is taught? [in a studio/gallery/center versus technology platforms-ie. Zoom or on-demand videos]. 2 (Somewhat Important)	Where and how art is taught? [in a studio/gallery/center versus technology platforms-ie. Zoom or on-demand videos]. 3 (Important)	Where and how art is taught? [in a studio/gallery/center versus technology platforms-ie. Zoom or on-demand videos]. 4 (Extremely Important)
The learning experience (helps to shape and define by intentionality, it challenges, and provides an opportunity for growth).	The learning experience (helps to shape and define by intentionality, it challenges, and provides an opportunity for growth). 1 (Not Important at all)	The learning experience (helps to shape and define by intentionality, it challenges, and provides an opportunity for growth). 2 (Somewhat Important)	The learning experience (helps to shape and define by intentionality, it challenges, and provides an opportunity for growth). 3 (Important)	The learning experience (helps to shape and define by intentionality, it challenges, and provides an opportunity for growth). 4 (Extremely Important)
The cost of programming (tuition, ticket prices, sale price, etc. - ie. does free indicate low quality?)	The cost of programming (tuition, ticket prices, sale price, etc. - ie. does free indicate low quality?) 1 (Not Important at all)	The cost of programming (tuition, ticket prices, sale price, etc. - ie. does free indicate low quality?) 2 (Somewhat Important)	The cost of programming (tuition, ticket prices, sale price, etc. - ie. does free indicate low quality?) 3 (Important)	The cost of programming (tuition, ticket prices, sale price, etc. - ie. does free indicate low quality?) 4 (Extremely Important)
Level of engagement by the individual leading the program/activity, etc.	Level of engagement by the individual leading the program/activity, etc. 1 (Not Important at all)	Level of engagement by the individual leading the program/activity, etc. 2 (Somewhat Important)	Level of engagement by the individual leading the program/activity, etc. 3 (Important)	Level of engagement by the individual leading the program/activity, etc. 4 (Extremely Important)
Level of cultural diversity and inclusivity. (ie. an exhibit that highlights Native American art forms)	Level of cultural diversity and inclusivity. (ie. an exhibit that highlights Native American art forms) 1 (Not Important at all)	Level of cultural diversity and inclusivity. (ie. an exhibit that highlights Native American art forms) 2 (Somewhat Important)	Level of cultural diversity and inclusivity. (ie. an exhibit that highlights Native American art forms) 3 (Important)	Level of cultural diversity and inclusivity. (ie. an exhibit that highlights Native American art forms) 4 (Extremely Important)

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* 9. Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, we developed virtual programming (classes, receptions and social hours, etc.). On a scale from 1 (not likely at all) to 4 (extremely likely), please rate how likely you are to attend programming using these platforms once the gathering restrictions are lifted.

	1 (Not Likely at all)	2 (Somewhat likely)	3 (likely)	4 (Extremely Likely)
In-person	In-person 1 (Not Likely at all)	In-person 2 (Somewhat likely)	In-person 3 (likely)	In-person 4 (Extremely Likely)
Live virtual two-way interactive (ie. Zoom)	Live virtual two-way interactive (ie. Zoom) 1 (Not Likely at all)	Live virtual two-way interactive (ie. Zoom) 2 (Somewhat likely)	Live virtual two-way interactive (ie. Zoom) 3 (likely)	Live virtual two-way interactive (ie. Zoom) 4 (Extremely Likely)
Live virtual one-way interactive (ie. Facebook live)	Live virtual one-way interactive (ie. Facebook live) 1 (Not Likely at all)	Live virtual one-way interactive (ie. Facebook live) 2 (Somewhat likely)	Live virtual one-way interactive (ie. Facebook live) 3 (likely)	Live virtual one-way interactive (ie. Facebook live) 4 (Extremely Likely)
Pre-recorded with on demand access (watch anytime)	Pre-recorded with on demand access (watch anytime) 1 (Not Likely at all)	Pre-recorded with on demand access (watch anytime) 2 (Somewhat likely)	Pre-recorded with on demand access (watch anytime) 3 (likely)	Pre-recorded with on demand access (watch anytime) 4 (Extremely Likely)
Hybrid (in person with an option to attend via live virtual)	Hybrid (in person with an option to attend via live virtual) 1 (Not Likely at all)	Hybrid (in person with an option to attend via live virtual) 2 (Somewhat likely)	Hybrid (in person with an option to attend via live virtual) 3 (likely)	Hybrid (in person with an option to attend via live virtual) 4 (Extremely Likely)
Hybrid (in person with an option to view on demand recording)	Hybrid (in person with an option to view on demand recording) 1 (Not Likely at all)	Hybrid (in person with an option to view on demand recording) 2 (Somewhat likely)	Hybrid (in person with an option to view on demand recording) 3 (likely)	Hybrid (in person with an option to view on demand recording) 4 (Extremely Likely)

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* 10. If you were to attend a virtual live event, which platform would you prefer? (Please rank with "1" representing your first choice, "2" your second choice, and "3 your 3rd choice).

Zoom

N/A

Facebook Live

N/A

Other

N/A

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* 11. What time of day would you prefer to have programming scheduled? (Please rank with "1" representing your first choice "2" second choice, "3" third choice, "4" fourth choice).

Morning

Lunch Hour

Afternoon

Evening (5:00 p.m. or later)

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* 12. Having used our service, do you think our prices are too high, too low, or about right?

Much too high

Somewhat too high

About the right price

Somewhat too low

Much too low

Gaylord Area Council for the Arts Community Survey

We need your feedback!

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* 1. What is your major interest in the arts? (Please check your #1 interest only)

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* 2. How do you interact with GACA (check all that apply)?

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* 3. Which of the following best describes you? (please select one)

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* 4. What is your ethnicity? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 5. What is your age

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* 6. Are you a full-time resident, or is the organization you are representing for this survey, located in Otsego county or one of the surrounding counties?

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* 10. If you were to attend a virtual live event, which platform would you prefer? (Please rank with "1" representing your first choice, "2" your second choice, and "3 your 3rd choice).

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* 11. What time of day would you prefer to have programming scheduled? (Please rank with "1" representing your first choice "2" second choice, "3" third choice, "4" fourth choice).

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* 12. Having used our service, do you think our prices are too high, too low, or about right?

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* 13. In what ways has Gaylord Area Council for the Arts supported you and your community?

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* 14. Why is it important to foster arts and culture within your community?

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* 15. How could Gaylord Area Council for the Arts improve?