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Paducah Creative and Cultural Council Individual Artist Survey
The Creative Council is asking a more detailed survey of individual artists to help us understand the landscape of who the individual artists are that live or work in our community.
1.
What County do you live in?
McCracken
Ballard
Marshall
Graves
Calloway
Massac IL
Other (please specify)
2.
Do you live in the City of Paducah?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
3.
How long have you lived in your city/town?
0-5 years
5-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
4.
Are you an artist with a disability?
Yes
No
5.
:Age Range
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
6.
Highest level of education?
High School/GED
Some college
Two year college degree
Four year college degree
Advanced college degree
7.
Artistic Discipline (check all that apply):
Visual(painting, sculpture, installation, printmaking, photography, etc.)
Design arts, (graphic design, fashion, landscape architect, etc…)
Theatre
Dance
Media arts (animation, video art, VR, etc.)
Crafts(textile/fiber ceramics, paper/book arts, etc.)
Literature/writing
Music
Film
Multidisciplinary
Social practice
Performance art
Sound art
8.
Do you have a college degree in the arts?
Yes
No
9.
What type(s) of art training have you had (check all that apply)?
Apprenticeship/internship
community arts classes/workshops
private arts classes
arts classes during my K-12 education
nolle-level arts classes
I am a self-taught artist
Other (please specify)
10.
How would you define your art career stage? (These are tricky categories and the definitions below are just suggestions. Where do YOU place yourself?)
Emerging(just starting your arts career, short record of exhibition, performances, publications, etc.)
Re-emerging (making art again after a long hiatus or other career)
Mid-career (a growing record of experience, exhibitions, performance, publications, recognition, etc.)
Established (long record of experience, exhibitions, performances, publications, recognition, etc
I don’t know.
11.
Portion of individual income from artistic work:
0-20%
21-40%
41-60%
61-80%
81-100%
12.
Are you employed in the arts sector (arts education, arts administration, museum/gallery, arts non-profit, theatre/film/design/ production, etc) outside of your individual arts practice?
Yes-full time
Yes-part time
No
13.
How do you define success in your artistic pursuits (check all that apply)s?
Personal fulfillment
My art has a positive impact on my community/the world,
Having the time, space, and resources to make the art I want to make
Access to a large audience for my work
Awards like grants, residencies, fellowships, “Best in Show,” etc.
Amount of money made from my art
Ability to live exclusively on earnings from my art
Other (please specify)
14.
What kind of professional development topics would be useful for your artistic practice (check all that apply)?
Taxes and financial management
Marketing/promotion
Grant writing
Writing artist statements and bios
Website creation/management
Project management
Community building/collaboration
Deepening your artistic skills
Contracts copyright, and other legal issues
Wills and estate-planning
I am not interested in professional development
Other (please specify)
15.
My Career-Select response from Strongly disagree, disagree, sometimes/kind of, Agree, Strongly Agree, I don’t know
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I am experiencing negative effects on my artistic career that are making me unsure of my continued artistic ability
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I am confident in the long-term sustainability of my art practice.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
16.
Do you have health insurance?
No
Yes-I purchase it through the private market or government exchange
Yes-Through my day job
Yes-through my parents
Yes-through my spouse
I am a member of health co-op/share or other alternative healthcare option
Other (please specify)
17.
What is your home ownership status?
I am a homeowner
I plan to buy a home in the next three years
I want to own a home, but I don’t have the resources to do so
I am not interested in home ownership
18.
What kinds of resources do you need to thrive as an artist (check all that apply)?
Affordable healthcare
Affordable housing
Affordable Childcare
Affordable eldercare
Affordable studio/rehearsal space
Access to affordable equipment/supplies for my art
Access to transportation
Access to parks/outdoor space
Arts spaces/events that are accessible for people with disabilities
Arts spaces/events that are reflective of my culture/community
Place to perform or exhibit my work
Funding for individual artists
Funding for artist-led organizations
Better wages at my “day job”
More employment opportunities
More self-employment/income-generating opportunities
More job training/education
Safety in my home/neighborhood/community
Opportunities to build community with other artists
Other (please specify)
19.
Which of your need are NOT currently being met or are VERY DIFFICULT to meet (check all that apply)?
Affordable healthcare
Affordable housing
Affordable childcare
Affordable eldercare
Affordable studio/rehearsal space
Access to affordable equipment/supplies for my art
Access to transportation
Access to parks/outdoor space
Arts spaces/events that are reflective of my culture/community
Place to perform or exhibit my work
Funding for individual artists
Funding for artist-led organizations
Better wages at my “day job”
More employment opportunities
More self-employment/income-generating opportunities
More job training/education
Safety in my home/neighborhood/community
Opportunities to build community with other artists
Other (please specify)
20.
My Access to Resources: answer with the following- Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Sometimes/Kind of, Agree, Strongly Agree, I don’t know;
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I have the resources to meet my basic needs (food, shelter, safety, health)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I have the resources I need to thrive as an artist
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I am able to save money for emergencies or unexpected expenses
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I have access to the mental health resources that I need
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
I am experiencing negative effects on my economic wellbeing that are related to the overall economy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometime/kind of agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I don't know
21.
My Community: answer with the following- Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Sometimes/Kind of, Agree, Strongly Agree, I don’t know;
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
I live in a community that is supportive of artists
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
My city/town government is supportive of arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
My state government is supportive of the arts
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
Arts institutions/organizations in my community fairly compensate the artist with whom they work
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
Arts institutions/organizations in my community fairly compensate their employees
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
I have opportunities to connect with other like-minded artists in my community
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Sometimes/Kind of
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
22.
Optional Question: What do you feel is the biggest barrier to thriving as an artist?
23.
Optional Question: What are arts organizations getting right?
24.
Optional Question: What are arts organizations getting wrong?
25.
Optional Question: What is the City of Paducah getting right about the arts?