Creative Pathways Survey

Introduction

ARABELLA supports the career development of creative talents in the arts and culture sectors. This survey aims to better understand the key challenges artists face today, their priorities, and what support is needed to help them achieve success. The information gathered will be used for research purposes only, and all individual data will remain confidential.

Thank you for participating!
SECTION 1. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
1.Age (range)
2.Gender
3.How would you describe your ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
4.What is your current marital or relationship status?
5.In what country do you currently reside?
6.In what Province/State do you live?
SECTION 2. ARTISTIC CAREER & EXPERIENCE
7.What is your primary artistic medium?
8.How many years of experience do you have as a visual artist?
9.Which of the following best describes your career stage?
SECTION 3. CHALLENGES & BARRIERS
10.What are the main challenges you face as an artist.(Select all that apply)
11.Which of the above is your TOP concern?(Required.)
12.How has AI (e.g., generative art) affected your career?
13.Are you able to make a living solely through your art?
14.What type of support or resources would help you overcome these challenges? (Select all that apply).
SECTION 4: PROMOTION & EXPOSURE
15.How do you currently promote your artwork? (Select all that apply)
16.How effective are these promotional methods for your work?
(Rate on a scale of 1-5, where 1 = Not effective and 5 = Very effective)
1 (Not effective)
2
3
4
5 (Very effective)
Social media
Physical exhibitions
Online marketplaces
Art fairs and events
Other (if used above)
17.What obstacles do you face in promoting your artwork? (Select all that apply)
SECTION 5: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
18.In what ways do you leverage technology and digital platforms to enhance your artistic career (Select all that apply)
19.How do you stay updated on new technologies (e.g., AI, digital tools) in the art world? (Select all that apply)
SECTION 6: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
20.Who do you rely on for guidance in your artistic journey? (Select all the apply)
21.What type of formal or informal training have you received?
22.Which business skills do you feel you need to improve? (Select all that apply)
SECTION 7: FUTURE GOALS
23.What are your primary artistic goals for the next 1-3 years?
24.How do you plan to achieve these goals?
SECTION 8: FEEDBACK & FOLLOW-UP
25.Is there anything else you would like to share about the challenges or opportunities artists face today?
26.Would you like to receive a summary of the survey findings or join our newsletter?