Richmond's Monuments & Public Art
The Valentine Museum is collecting anonymous feedback on Richmond's monuments and public art to inform our exhibits, programming, and community engagement.
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1.
In 2020 and 2021, statues were moved to storage from Byrd Park, Capitol Square, Libby Hill, Monroe Park, Monument Avenue, Byrd Park and other locations around town.
I support the removal of the monuments.
(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Other (please specify)
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2.
How do you feel about monuments in Richmond being removed?
(Required.)
Frustrated for political, social or personal reasons
Questioning/suspicious of the reasoning behind the removals
Unconcerned with monuments or public art
Generally supportive of public art being moved to represent modern times
Happy for political, social or personal reasons
Other (please specify)
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3.
What should happen to Richmond’s statues and pedestals removed in 2020 and 2021?
(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Put in storage
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Reinstall in the same locations with context
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Reinstall elsewhere in the city with context
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Donate to a museum or organization to display with context
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Reuse the metal and stone for public art
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Destroy entirely
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Other (please specify)
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4.
What is the most important purpose of public art?
(Required.)
Inspire younger generations
Memorialize the dead
Reflect community values
Teach history
Other (please specify)
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5.
What community values would you like to see represented in Richmond's monuments and public art?
(Required.)
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6.
What is your age?
(Required.)
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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7.
What is your residential zip code?
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8.
Which of the following best describes you?
Please select one answer.
(Required.)
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native
White (American)
White (European/Other Non-American)
Multiracial or multiethnic
A race/ethnicity not listed here
Other (please specify)
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What event or time period in Richmond's history interests you the most?
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