Community Survey

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Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) Community Survey.

CMAB wants to better understand how people in our region participate in and experience arts and cultural activities – and what opportunities they would like to see in their communities.

Your feedback will help inform CMAB’s planning and future priorities.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

Section 1: About You

* Which county do you live in?

Benton

Sherburne

Stearns

Wright

* Which best describes where you live?

City/town

Suburban community

Rural area

Small town

Section 2: Arts Participation

* How important are arts and cultural activities to your quality of life?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Slightly important

Not important at all

* In the past 12 months, how often have you participated in arts or cultural activities? Include activities you’ve attended, experienced, created or participated in.

Weekly or more

Several times a month

About once a month

A few times a year

Once

Not at all

* What types of arts and cultural activities have you participated in during the past 12 months? (select all that apply)

Live music or concerts

Theater performances

Dance

Visual arts exhibits

Museums or historical activities

Festivals or community celebrations

Literary activities, such as readings or author events

Film or media arts

Making or creating art yourself

Arts activities for children or families

Cultural or heritage activities

Other

* What makes it difficult for you or people in your community to participate in arts and cultural activities? (select all that apply)

Cost

Lack of time

Transportation

Activities are too far away

Events are offered at inconvenient times

Not knowing what is available

Lack of activities that interest me

Lack of activities that reflect my community or interests

Accessibility concerns

Childcare or family responsibilities

None of these

Other

* How would you describe the availability of arts and cultural opportunities where you live?

There are more opportunities than I can reasonably participate in

There are plenty of opportunities

There are some opportunities, but I would like more

There are very few opportunities

There are almost no opportunities

I'm not sure

* Have you heard of the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and its Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund?

Yes, and I know something about it

Yes, but I know very little about it

I may have heard of it, but I’m not sure

No, I had not heard of it

* Before today, had you heard of the Central MN Arts Board?

Yes, and I know what CMAB does

Yes, but I know very little about CMAB

I may have heard the name, but I’m not sure what CMAB does

No, I had not heard of CMAB

* Have you heard of Around the Cloud, the regional arts and culture website and weekly e-newsletter?

Yes, I regularly use or receive it

Yes, I have used or received it occasionally

I’ve heard of it, but don’t use or receive it

No, I had not heard of it

* How do you usually find out about arts and cultural activities happening in your community? (select all that apply)

Facebook or other social media

Email newsletters

Websites

Local news outlets

Word of mouth

Community calendars

Posters, flyers or signs

Libraries or community organizations

I don't usually look for this information

Other

Section 3: Community Needs

* What types of arts and cultural opportunities would you like to see more of in your community? (select up to three)

Live music

Theater

Dance

Visual arts exhibits

Arts activities for children and families

Hands-on opportunities to create art

Community festivals and cultural events

Arts and cultural activities that reflect the diversity of our community

Arts activities in public spaces and outdoor locations

Arts education and learning opportunities

Opportunities to experience local artists and creative work

Other

* What would make it easier or more appealing for you to participate in arts and cultural activities? (select up to three)

Lower cost or free opportunities

More activities closer to where I live

More information about what’s available

More activities at convenient times

More family friendly activities

More hands-on participation opportunities

More activities that reflect my interests or culture

Better accessibility

More activities in community spaces rather than traditional arts venues

Other

* Rank in order, with #1 as being your highest priority, where CMAB should focus plans for the future?

Increased access to arts and creative opportunities throughout the region

Support the success and sustainability of artists and arts organizations

Increased awareness and support for the arts in central Minnesota

Support opportunities for people to participate in creating and experiencing art

Support arts opportunities for children and young people

Support arts and cultural opportunities in rural and underserved communities

Support opportunities that reflect the diversity of central Minnesota

Strengthen connections between the arts and other parts of community life

Section 4: CMAB Priorities

* If you could change one thing about the arts and cultural opportunities available in your community, what would it be?

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* Is there anything else you would like CMAB to know about the role of arts and culture in your community?

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