NW MI Arts & Culture Network Creative Sector Survey

Arts, Culture and Creative Sector Survey, Spring 2022

The Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network invites you to take this survey to help us strengthen our work to help YOU -- the arts, culture, and creative sector -- thrive in your mission-driven work or creative practices in your communities and across our region. Your feedback will help us understand the challenges and opportunities facing artists, culture bearers, makers, designers, arts and cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs of all disciplines, in this stage of post-pandemic recovery and as we look forward to our future. Your responses will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate. Thank you!

This survey is based on a definition of “arts and culture” that includes the full spectrum of artists, makers, designers, arts and cultural organizations, creative entrepreneurs, and creative businesses in the 10-county region of Northwest Michigan. This includes both nonprofit and for-profit endeavors in the following industries: visual arts, music, theater, dance, performing arts, culture and heritage, literary/publishing/print, design, film/digital media, fashion/textile design, and creative technology.

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* 1. How do you define your arts and cultural affiliation (Please check all that apply)

Individual artist, culture bearer, or creative practitioner

Arts, culture, or humanities educator

Arts and cultural organization – nonprofit

Arts and cultural organization – other (please specify) ____________________

Cultural or historical organization/practice

Creative business/organization/practice – for profit

Part of a multidisciplinary organization (non-arts and culture)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is the primary discipline of your work or practice? (Please check no more than 3)

Arts and/or cultural education

Community-based arts (including public art)

Cultural and folk arts

Dance

Design arts (architecture, fashion, graphic design, etc.)

Humanities

History and heritage

Literary arts

Media arts/film/digital media

Music

Residency program (all disciplines)

Theater and performing arts

Visual arts

Mixed media

Multidisciplinary

Non-arts/non-humanities

Services to arts and cultural organizations/artists/others

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you are responding as an arts and cultural organization, what is your primary role? (Please check all that apply)

Administrative/management

Programming/operations

Artistic/cultural/creative

Board member

Committee member

Volunteer

Full-time - paid

Part-time – paid

Independent contractor

Seasonal

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you are responding as an arts and cultural organization, what is your organization's annual budget size?

Less than $25,000

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $199,999

$200,000 to $499,999

$500,000 to $999,999

$1,000,000 to $1,999,999

$2,000,000 t0 $4,999,999

$5,000,000 or more

Does not apply - I am responding as an individual not an organization

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* 5. Are you or your organization a member of the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network

Yes

Not sure

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* 6. What county or counties does your organization serve or is where your creative practice is located? (Please check all that apply)

Antrim

Benzie

Charlevoix

Emmet

Grand Traverse

Kalkaska

Leelanau

Manistee

Missaukee

Wexford

Other

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* 7. My primary zip code is:

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* 8. Do you operate or practice year-round or seasonally? (Check one)

Year-round, full time

Year round, part time

Seasonal, full time

Seasonal, part time

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* 9. How long have you been located there?

Less than 2 years

2 – 5 years

5 – 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 10. Are you familiar with the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network and its work to help individuals and arts and cultural organizations of all disciplines thrive through advocacy, professional development, sharing resources, communications, connections and building community partnerships?

Yes

Somewhat

Unsure

I'm interested in learning more and/or getting involved, please email me. (Please enter email)

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* 11. What opportunities/challenges are you facing as an artist, creative/cultural practitioner or organzation at this stage of post-pandemic recovery? (Briefly describe or list.)

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* 12. What new, changed or experimental programs or practices have you or your organization developed during the pandemic that you see as smart opportunities ot continue for the future? (Briefly describe or list.)

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* 13. We know this has been a hard time for the arts, culture and creative sector. What programs and services would be most meaningful for you and/or your organization in the next 1-3 years? (Please check all that apply.)

Advocacy (local, state, federal)

Audience engagement and development

Board development

Business development/planning

Community calendar/resource hub

Connecting and building relationships with communities/community leaders

Connecting with my peers

Collaborative programming/operational opportunities

Communications

Diversity/equity/inclusion/justice training

Education/learning on shared issues/interests

Fiscal sponsorships for grant seeking

Funding/grantmaking/donor cultivation

Joint purchasing/memberships/subscriptions

Networking programs/events

Operational support/shared services

Professional/organizational development

Sharing resources/opportunities (calls for artists, grants, opportunities, etc.)

Showcasing community initiatives/best practice models

Other (please specify)

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* 14. If you are responding as an organization : When it comes to funding needs, how important are the following types of financial support for you or your organization? (1) not important 2) somewhat important 3) important 4) very important 5) most important)

	Not important	Somewhat important	Important	Very important	Most important	N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
General operating support	General operating support Not important	General operating support Somewhat important	General operating support Important	General operating support Very important	General operating support Most important	General operating support N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Arts, culture, creative projects/programs	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs Not important	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs Somewhat important	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs Important	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs Very important	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs Most important	Arts, culture, creative projects/programs N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Professional or organizational development	Professional or organizational development Not important	Professional or organizational development Somewhat important	Professional or organizational development Important	Professional or organizational development Very important	Professional or organizational development Most important	Professional or organizational development N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Not important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Somewhat important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Very important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Most important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Organizational capacity building	Organizational capacity building Not important	Organizational capacity building Somewhat important	Organizational capacity building Important	Organizational capacity building Very important	Organizational capacity building Most important	Organizational capacity building N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Strategic or business planning	Strategic or business planning Not important	Strategic or business planning Somewhat important	Strategic or business planning Important	Strategic or business planning Very important	Strategic or business planning Most important	Strategic or business planning N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner
Capital improvements	Capital improvements Not important	Capital improvements Somewhat important	Capital improvements Important	Capital improvements Very important	Capital improvements Most important	Capital improvements N/A, I am responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner

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* 15. If you are responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner : When it comes to funding needs, how important are the following types of financial support for you or your organization? (1) not important 2) somewhat important 3) important 4) very important 5) most important)

	Not important	Somewhat important	Important	Very important	Most important	N/A, I am responding for my organization
Individual support to pursue new projects	Individual support to pursue new projects Not important	Individual support to pursue new projects Somewhat important	Individual support to pursue new projects Important	Individual support to pursue new projects Very important	Individual support to pursue new projects Most important	Individual support to pursue new projects N/A, I am responding for my organization
Small grants for short, individually led community projects	Small grants for short, individually led community projects Not important	Small grants for short, individually led community projects Somewhat important	Small grants for short, individually led community projects Important	Small grants for short, individually led community projects Very important	Small grants for short, individually led community projects Most important	Small grants for short, individually led community projects N/A, I am responding for my organization
Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program Not important	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program Somewhat important	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program Important	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program Very important	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program Most important	Support to participate in a residency or sabbatical program N/A, I am responding for my organization
Professional development	Professional development Not important	Professional development Somewhat important	Professional development Important	Professional development Very important	Professional development Most important	Professional development N/A, I am responding for my organization
Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Not important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Somewhat important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Very important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training Most important	Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice training N/A, I am responding for my organization
Business planning	Business planning Not important	Business planning Somewhat important	Business planning Important	Business planning Very important	Business planning Most important	Business planning N/A, I am responding for my organization
Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space Not important	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space Somewhat important	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space Important	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space Very important	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space Most important	Support for or discounted access to studio, production or work space N/A, I am responding for my organization
Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants.	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. Not important	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. Somewhat important	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. Important	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. Very important	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. Most important	Access to fiscal sponsorships so I can apply for grants. N/A, I am responding for my organization

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* 16. When you think about services, resources, professional development, or technical support, what will be most helpful for you or your organization in the next 1 to 3 years? (1) not at all helpful 2) somewhat helpful 3) helpful 4) very helpful 5) most helpful)

	Not at all helpful	Somewhat helpful	Helpful	Very helpful	Most helpful
Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.)	Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.) Not at all helpful	Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.) Somewhat helpful	Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.) Helpful	Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.) Very helpful	Skill development workshops (work of art training, board development, fundraising, leadership, digital delivery, marketing, advocacy, financial management, diversity/inclusion, etc.) Most helpful
Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.)	Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.) Not at all helpful	Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.) Somewhat helpful	Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.) Helpful	Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.) Very helpful	Information about opportunities (grants, calls for art, job openings, etc.) Most helpful
Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person)	Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person) Not at all helpful	Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person) Somewhat helpful	Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person) Helpful	Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person) Very helpful	Convening sessions for urgent topics or opportunities (virtual and in-person) Most helpful
Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building	Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building Not at all helpful	Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building Somewhat helpful	Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building Helpful	Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building Very helpful	Consultations, mentoring, advisory, and planning services for professional development or capacity building Most helpful
Regional promotion and coordinated events	Regional promotion and coordinated events Not at all helpful	Regional promotion and coordinated events Somewhat helpful	Regional promotion and coordinated events Helpful	Regional promotion and coordinated events Very helpful	Regional promotion and coordinated events Most helpful
Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.)	Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.) Not at all helpful	Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.) Somewhat helpful	Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.) Helpful	Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.) Very helpful	Access/referrals to professional services (grant writers, accounting, tech/web, data management, etc.) Most helpful
Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization	Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization Not at all helpful	Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization Somewhat helpful	Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization Helpful	Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization Very helpful	Opportunities to promote my work and/or organization Most helpful
Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers	Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers Not at all helpful	Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers Somewhat helpful	Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers Helpful	Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers Very helpful	Opportunities to network, connect, or meet with peers Most helpful
Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives	Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives Not at all helpful	Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives Somewhat helpful	Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives Helpful	Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives Very helpful	Coordinated advocacy efforts and initiatives Most helpful
Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning	Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning Not at all helpful	Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning Somewhat helpful	Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning Helpful	Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning Very helpful	Data collection and benchmark reports for case-making/program planning Most helpful
Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.)	Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.) Not at all helpful	Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.) Somewhat helpful	Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.) Helpful	Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.) Very helpful	Technology (training, tech planning, shared systems, internet accessibility, etc.) Most helpful
Ability to connect or access resources virtually	Ability to connect or access resources virtually Not at all helpful	Ability to connect or access resources virtually Somewhat helpful	Ability to connect or access resources virtually Helpful	Ability to connect or access resources virtually Very helpful	Ability to connect or access resources virtually Most helpful
Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc.	Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc. Not at all helpful	Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc. Somewhat helpful	Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc. Helpful	Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc. Very helpful	Opportunities to leverage resources for cost sharing, access to discounts, shared services, etc. Most helpful
Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote	Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote Not at all helpful	Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote Somewhat helpful	Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote Helpful	Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote Very helpful	Opportunities to partner, collaborate or cross promote Most helpful

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What facilities/space needs do you or your organization need to support and strengthen your creative practice and/or audience or community reach? (Choose in order of priority from 1 highest priority to 14 lowest priority.)

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* 18. The mission of the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network is to harness the collective power of the creative sector to cultivate vibrant communities by strengthening the regional ecosystem that supports arts and culture.

This guiding statement resonates with me, and I feel connected to this mission.

Yes

Why or why not? (Please describe)

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* 19. This guiding statement is easy for me to use in connecting others to and promoting the Network

Yes

Why or why not? (Please describe)

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* 20. Do you think the Network mission and priorities are easily understood by community leaders, decision-makers, and the broader community? Does it motivate them to be engaged, commit support, and invest time and resources?

Yes

Why or why not? (please describe)

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* 21. The Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network is defining its strategic priorities and building capacity to deepen its work to equip and empower arts, culture, and creativity to grow and prosper as an essential force across the region. What do you think should be the Network’s top three priorities?

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* 22. What three words would you use to describe your vision for the arts, culture, and creative community in the future (5 years+), if the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network is strategic, well-resourced, collaborative, and wildly successful?

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* 23. Want to suggest new wording to describe the Network's core mission and work? Please share!

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* 24. What else would you like to share with us?

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* 25. Demographic Information (OPTIONAL)
The following questions are optional, but your responses will help us better understand community perspectives and interests. Your individual information will be held confidential and only reported in aggregate.

What is your age?

Under 18 years

18-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45-54 years

55-64 years

65 years or older

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* 26. What best describes how you identify, racially?

African American or Black

Asian or Asian American

Latina/Latino/Latinx

Native American or Alaskan Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White, non-Hispanic

Other including multiracial

I prefer not to respond

If other, please describe (optional)

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* 27. How do you identify your gender?

Female

Male

Non-Binary

I prefer to not to respond

I prefer to self describe

I prefer to self describe (optional)

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* 28. What is your approximate annual household income?

Under $24,999

Between $25,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $149,999

Between $150,000 and $199,999

$200,000 or above

I prefer not to respond

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* 29. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Some High School

Graduated - High School

Some College

Associates Degree

College Degree

Post-Graduate Degree or higher

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* 30. Thank you for sharing your time and perspectives with us! Your input will be valuable in informing the Network’s priorities to nurture and support the arts, culture, and creative community to grow and prosper across Northwest Michigan.

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NW MI Arts & Culture Network Creative Sector Survey

Arts, Culture and Creative Sector Survey, Spring 2022

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* 1. How do you define your arts and cultural affiliation (Please check all that apply)

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* 2. What is the primary discipline of your work or practice? (Please check no more than 3)

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* 3. If you are responding as an arts and cultural organization, what is your primary role? (Please check all that apply)

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* 4. If you are responding as an arts and cultural organization, what is your organization's annual budget size?

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* 5. Are you or your organization a member of the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network

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* 6. What county or counties does your organization serve or is where your creative practice is located? (Please check all that apply)

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* 7. My primary zip code is:

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* 8. Do you operate or practice year-round or seasonally? (Check one)

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* 9. How long have you been located there?

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* 10. Are you familiar with the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network and its work to help individuals and arts and cultural organizations of all disciplines thrive through advocacy, professional development, sharing resources, communications, connections and building community partnerships?

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* 11. What opportunities/challenges are you facing as an artist, creative/cultural practitioner or organzation at this stage of post-pandemic recovery? (Briefly describe or list.)

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* 12. What new, changed or experimental programs or practices have you or your organization developed during the pandemic that you see as smart opportunities ot continue for the future? (Briefly describe or list.)

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* 13. We know this has been a hard time for the arts, culture and creative sector. What programs and services would be most meaningful for you and/or your organization in the next 1-3 years? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 14. If you are responding as an organization : When it comes to funding needs, how important are the following types of financial support for you or your organization? (1) not important 2) somewhat important 3) important 4) very important 5) most important)

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* 15. If you are responding as an individual artist, cultural or creative practitioner : When it comes to funding needs, how important are the following types of financial support for you or your organization? (1) not important 2) somewhat important 3) important 4) very important 5) most important)

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* 16. When you think about services, resources, professional development, or technical support, what will be most helpful for you or your organization in the next 1 to 3 years? (1) not at all helpful 2) somewhat helpful 3) helpful 4) very helpful 5) most helpful)

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* 17. What facilities/space needs do you or your organization need to support and strengthen your creative practice and/or audience or community reach? (Choose in order of priority from 1 highest priority to 14 lowest priority.)

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* 19. This guiding statement is easy for me to use in connecting others to and promoting the Network

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* 20. Do you think the Network mission and priorities are easily understood by community leaders, decision-makers, and the broader community? Does it motivate them to be engaged, commit support, and invest time and resources?

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* 22. What three words would you use to describe your vision for the arts, culture, and creative community in the future (5 years+), if the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network is strategic, well-resourced, collaborative, and wildly successful?

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* 23. Want to suggest new wording to describe the Network's core mission and work? Please share!

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* 24. What else would you like to share with us?

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* 25. Demographic Information (OPTIONAL)The following questions are optional, but your responses will help us better understand community perspectives and interests. Your individual information will be held confidential and only reported in aggregate.What is your age?

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* 26. What best describes how you identify, racially?

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* 27. How do you identify your gender?

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* 28. What is your approximate annual household income?

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* 29. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 25. Demographic Information (OPTIONAL)
The following questions are optional, but your responses will help us better understand community perspectives and interests. Your individual information will be held confidential and only reported in aggregate.

What is your age?