CNAL/RCAA Artist Survey

Dear Survey Respondent,
CNAL/RCAA is exploring the nature and reach of Canadian arts-in-learning programming, as well as the current needs of the arts-in-learning sector in Canada.

For the purposes of this survey, the term "arts-in-learning" refers to activities and programs that have a component designed to educate about the arts in general and/or about a particular art form; use the arts to illuminate other, non-arts subjects or issues; and/or provide the opportunity for individuals to engage in creativity-based art work.

While we would appreciate your response to all of the survey items that apply to you, please feel free to skip any questions to which you do not feel comfortable replying.

We appreciate your taking the time to assist us in this important research.The results of this study will be available on the CNAL/RCAA website as of November 2013.

Sincerely,
Dr. Ann Patteson, Lead Researcher
Steven Campbell, Research Associate
CNAL/RCAA Arts-in-Learning Research

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* 1. In which Canadian province or territory do you live?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Prince Edward Island

Saskatchewan

Ontario

Quebec

Yukon

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* 2. What are your primary art forms? Please check as many as apply. Please use the "other" box following the selection list to share details if you wish.

Dance

Drama and/or Theatre

Visual Art

Music

Media Arts

Literary Arts

Crafts

Integrated Arts

Other (please specify)

The next few questions ask about your current arts-in-learning activities.

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* 3. In which of the following venues do you provide in arts-in-learning experiences?

Pre-School(s)

Elementary School(s)

High School(s)

University(ies)

Social Service Organization(s)

Health Care Setting(s)

Community-Based Facility(ies)

Art Gallery(ies)

Museum(s)

Private Studio

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you work in schools, do your arts-in-learning activities directly link with specific curriculum goals as stated in your provincial or territorial curriculum outlines?

Sometimes

Yes

I don't know.

I don't work in schools.

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* 5. Which of the following age groups are most frequently involved in your arts-in-learning activities? Please check all of the options required to cover the total range of ages involved in your activities.

Infants up to 23 months

2-3 years

4-5 years

6 -9 years

10-13 years

14-19 years

20-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

51-60 years

61-70 years

71- 80 years

80+ years

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* 6. How often do you work with the following groups in your arts-in-learning work? Some categories overlap, so please check all that apply to you.

	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
First Nations	First Nations Often	First Nations Sometimes	First Nations Rarely	First Nations Never
Inuit	Inuit Often	Inuit Sometimes	Inuit Rarely	Inuit Never
Métis	Métis Often	Métis Sometimes	Métis Rarely	Métis Never
Incarcerated individuals	Incarcerated individuals Often	Incarcerated individuals Sometimes	Incarcerated individuals Rarely	Incarcerated individuals Never
Preschoolers	Preschoolers Often	Preschoolers Sometimes	Preschoolers Rarely	Preschoolers Never
Adolescents	Adolescents Often	Adolescents Sometimes	Adolescents Rarely	Adolescents Never
Adults	Adults Often	Adults Sometimes	Adults Rarely	Adults Never
Seniors	Seniors Often	Seniors Sometimes	Seniors Rarely	Seniors Never
Elementary school students (in-school programming)	Elementary school students (in-school programming) Often	Elementary school students (in-school programming) Sometimes	Elementary school students (in-school programming) Rarely	Elementary school students (in-school programming) Never
High school students (in-school programming)	High school students (in-school programming) Often	High school students (in-school programming) Sometimes	High school students (in-school programming) Rarely	High school students (in-school programming) Never
Health care recipients	Health care recipients Often	Health care recipients Sometimes	Health care recipients Rarely	Health care recipients Never
Individuals living with physical challenges	Individuals living with physical challenges Often	Individuals living with physical challenges Sometimes	Individuals living with physical challenges Rarely	Individuals living with physical challenges Never
Individuals living with cognitive challenges	Individuals living with cognitive challenges Often	Individuals living with cognitive challenges Sometimes	Individuals living with cognitive challenges Rarely	Individuals living with cognitive challenges Never
Individuals living with emotional challenges	Individuals living with emotional challenges Often	Individuals living with emotional challenges Sometimes	Individuals living with emotional challenges Rarely	Individuals living with emotional challenges Never
Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder	Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Often	Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sometimes	Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Rarely	Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Never
Newcomers to Canada	Newcomers to Canada Often	Newcomers to Canada Sometimes	Newcomers to Canada Rarely	Newcomers to Canada Never
Teachers	Teachers Often	Teachers Sometimes	Teachers Rarely	Teachers Never
Individuals living on the streets	Individuals living on the streets Often	Individuals living on the streets Sometimes	Individuals living on the streets Rarely	Individuals living on the streets Never
Individuals with addictions	Individuals with addictions Often	Individuals with addictions Sometimes	Individuals with addictions Rarely	Individuals with addictions Never
War Veterans	War Veterans Often	War Veterans Sometimes	War Veterans Rarely	War Veterans Never

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Approximately how many participants take part yearly in your arts-in-learning activities?

Fewer than 5 individuals

6-15 individuals

16-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

76-85

86-95

96-105

106-115

116-130

131-150

151-200

201-250

251-300

301-350

351-400

401-500

501-1000

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please indicate from which of the following your participants for arts-in-learning activities are drawn. Please check as many as apply.

From my neighbourhood

From my city

Regionally

Provincially

Nationally

Internationally

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* 9. How do you find the majority of your work as an arts-in-learning artist? Please check all that apply.

Through Arts Council(s)

Through an organization that provides in arts-in-learning opportunities to others

Through Boards of Education

Through individual schools

Through personal referral(s)

Through my own efforts to find work

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please indicate from which of the following sources you receive funding for your arts-in-learning work.

	Yes	No	Rarely
Grants	Grants Yes	Grants No	Grants Rarely
Fees for service	Fees for service Yes	Fees for service No	Fees for service Rarely
Services in kind	Services in kind Yes	Services in kind No	Services in kind Rarely
Donations	Donations Yes	Donations No	Donations Rarely

Other (please specify)

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* 11. In your work as an artist, do you ever feel a conflict between meeting the creative needs of your participants in arts-in-learning activities and your need to work toward specific learning goals as determined by your funder/employer?

Yes

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Comment if you wish:

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* 12. In your opinion, what are the benefits of having the arts in learning?

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* 13. Approximately what percent of your work as an artist is spent in delivering arts-in-learning activities/programming?

Less than 5%

5-10%

11-20%

21-30%

31-40%

41-50%

51-60%

61-70%

71-80%

81-90%

91-100%

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* 14. Approximately what percent of your yearly income is derived from your arts-in-learning work?

Less than 10%

10 -20%

21-30%

31-40%

41-50%

51-60%

61-70%

71-80%

81-90%

91-100%

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* 15. Please check the boxes that most closely represent your feelings about the following statements.

	I agree.	I disagree.	I'm not sure.
I am fairly compensated for my work as an artist in the arts-in-learning field.	I am fairly compensated for my work as an artist in the arts-in-learning field. I agree.	I am fairly compensated for my work as an artist in the arts-in-learning field. I disagree.	I am fairly compensated for my work as an artist in the arts-in-learning field. I'm not sure.
I feel that artists are considered to be valuable members of society by the majority of Canadians.	I feel that artists are considered to be valuable members of society by the majority of Canadians. I agree.	I feel that artists are considered to be valuable members of society by the majority of Canadians. I disagree.	I feel that artists are considered to be valuable members of society by the majority of Canadians. I'm not sure.
I am part of an informal network of other artists who provide me with support in my work.	I am part of an informal network of other artists who provide me with support in my work. I agree.	I am part of an informal network of other artists who provide me with support in my work. I disagree.	I am part of an informal network of other artists who provide me with support in my work. I'm not sure.
I am part of an artists' organization.	I am part of an artists' organization. I agree.	I am part of an artists' organization. I disagree.	I am part of an artists' organization. I'm not sure.
As a professional artist, I often feel isolated in my work.	As a professional artist, I often feel isolated in my work. I agree.	As a professional artist, I often feel isolated in my work. I disagree.	As a professional artist, I often feel isolated in my work. I'm not sure.

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* 16. How has your work as an artist in the arts-in-learning field influenced your own work as an artist?

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* 17. To your knowledge, have you ever been part of any research into the effects of arts-in-learning activities?

Yes

The next section of this survey asks about your current needs as a provider of arts-in-learning experiences.

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* 18. Which of the following changes would you like to make to the amount of time you spend on arts-in-learnig activities/programs?

Reduce the amount of time.

Increase the amount of time.

Leave the amount of time as is.

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* 19. Have you had specialized training as an artist working in the field of arts-in-learning?

Yes

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* 20. Would you like more training for your work in arts-in-learning?

Yes

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* 21. If you would like more training in the delivery of arts-in-learning experiences, please list the top 4 training components that you would like to see included in that training.

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* 22. For which of the following groups/individuals do you feel you would benefit from more training in arts-in-learning in order to provide meaningful and effective arts-in-learning opportunities? Please check as many as apply.

Individuals living with cognitive challenges

Individuals living with emotional challenges

Individuals living with physical challenges

Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Newcomers to Canada

Incarcerated individuals

Teachers

First Nations individuals

Métis individuals

Inuit individuals

Elementary school children

High school youth

Young adults

Adults in their middle years

Seniors

Individuals living on the streets

Individuals with addictions

War Veterans

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Which of the following roles would you like to see CNAL/RCAA take on as a national body for arts-in-learning? Pease check as many as you wish.

Be a national and inclusive voice for the arts-in-learning sector

Bring together separate arts disciplines, practices, interests, and sectors under one umbrella

Provide information to individuals and organizations not involved in the arts about how the arts promote healthy and vital lives for individuals, communities, and societies

Disseminate original Canadian research in arts-in-learning

Promote connections among artists working in arts-in-learning

Develop a repository of original Canadian arts-in-learning research

Develop a repository of international research in arts-in-learning

Be at the table for policy development discussions at all levels of governance

Encourage the development of life-long arts-in-learning opportunities

Provide resources to support others in their advocacy of arts-in-learning

Promote professional development for artists, educators, and administrators involved in arts-in-learning

Promote partnerships among arts-in-learning organizations

Provide information about what is happening in arts-in-learning nationally

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Please feel free to make further comments.

Thank you for responding to this survey. The results of this study will be available on the CNAL/RCAA website as of November 2013.