Listening Tour

The Utah Arts Council wants to know what you, the people of Utah, think of the arts and culture in general. We are interested in how you define "arts", what you know about the Utah Arts Council, what your perceptions of the Arts Council as an organization are, and what you think our role should be.

Please fill out this survey to help us gather this information. Thank you!

Demographic Information


Your location
City/County
Gender
Male   Female  
Age Range
Under 25   25 to 45   46 to 55   56 to 64   Over 65  
Ethnicity







How long have you lived in Utah?
Visiting   Less than 2 yrs   2-5 yrs   6-10 yrs   11-20 yrs   More than 20 yrs  

Arts Participation Experience


1. How would you identify yourself in terms of your relationship to the arts?
(Check all that apply.)Individual
Artist   Performer   Public/Consumer   Presenter   Educator  
Organization
Arts Organization   Venue/Museum   Other Nonprofit  
Government
State   County   City  
Educational Institution
Charter   Elementary   Middle/Jr.   Secondary   College   Community-based Ed. Program  
Commercial
Small Business   Arts Business   Sponsor   Corporation  

2. Is this the first time you have visited the Utah Arts Council website?
Yes   No  
If no, how frequently have you been here?

3. How many live music, dance or theatre performances have you attended during the last 12 months at elementary, middle/jr. high or high schools, recreation centers, Boys & Girls clubs, etc.?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

4. With the exception of elementary or high school art, dance, and music classes, in how many years of art, dance, or music lessons have you participated?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

5. With the exception of elementary, middle/jr. high or high school performances, how many live music, dance or theatre performances have you attended during the last 12 months?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

6. With the exception of elementary, middle/jr. high or high school art shows, how many art galleries, shows, exhibits or museums have you attended during the last 12 months?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

7. During the last 12 months, how many visits did you make to an historic park, monument or government building, or tour buildings or neighborhoods for their historic design value or public art?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

8. During the last 12 months, how many visits did you make to an arts or music fair or festival, or cultural fair or festival?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

9. With the exception of books required for work or school, how many books did you read during the last 12 months?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

10. During the last 12 months, how many times did you watch or listen to a live music or theatre performance on a television or radio program?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

11. During the last 12 months, how many times did you go to a movie?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

12. During the last 12 months, how many DVD or video movies did you rent?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

13. Do you own any original pieces of art, such as paintings, photographs, crafts, drawings, sculpture, prints or lithographs?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

14. How many art galleries, shows, exhibits, or museums have you attended during the last 12 months at elementary or high schools, recreation centers, Boys & Girls clubs, etc.?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

15. Rate the importance of these activities and subject areas in elementary, middle/jr. high, and secondary education. (Rate each item; 1 is Least Important, 5 is Most Important.)
Computer skills
1   2   3   4   5  
Math (algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry)
1   2   3   4   5  
Sciences (biology, physics, chemistry)
1   2   3   4   5  
English (including writing)
1   2   3   4   5  
Languages (Spanish French, German)
1   2   3   4   5  
Social Studies (history, geography, etc.)
1   2   3   4   5  
Arts (music, visual arts, theatre, band, dance)
1   2   3   4   5  
Religious formation (ethics, seminary)
1   2   3   4   5  
School sports (soccer, basketball, football, etc.)
1   2   3   4   5  
Extra curricular activities (clubs, debate, etc.)
1   2   3   4   5  

16. To how many different states or countries have you traveled during your lifetime?
None   Less than 6   6 to 12   13 to 20   More than 20  

17. When you travel in or outside of Utah, in what activities will you most likely participate during your travels? (Rate each item; 1 is Least Participation, 5 is Most Participation.)
Camping, biking, hiking, outdoors
1   2   3   4   5  
Art galleries and museums
1   2   3   4   5  
Music performances of any kind
1   2   3   4   5  
Go to the theatre, Broadway, musicals, dance concerts
1   2   3   4   5  
Read books, poetry, fiction, non-fiction
1   2   3   4   5  
Visit historic neighborhoods, buildings, sites
1   2   3   4   5  
Go to movies
1   2   3   4   5  
Amusement or theme parks
1   2   3   4   5  
Sporting events (watch or play)
1   2   3   4   5  
Shopping for souvenirs
1   2   3   4   5  
Shopping for art, antiques, artifacts
1   2   3   4   5  
Festivals, pow wows, other ethnic events
1   2   3   4   5  
Ethnic restaurants and cuisine
1   2   3   4   5  
Community events
1   2   3   4   5  

Utah Arts Council Experience


18. What kind of organization is the Utah Arts Council?
City   County   State   Independent Nonprofit  

Of the individual programs in the Utah Arts Council, with which have you had the most experience? (Rate each item; 1 Less experience, 5 More experience.)
Arts Education Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Artist Services/Individual Artists Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Community/State Partnership (Community Development)
1   2   3   4   5  
Design Arts Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Folk Arts Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Grants for Nonprofits Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Literature Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Public Arts Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Traveling Exhibits Program
1   2   3   4   5  
Visual Arts Program
1   2   3   4   5  

20. Based on your general experience with the various program staff at the Utah Arts Council, please rate the following statements: (Rate each item; 1 Least accurate, 5 Most accurate.)
The Utah Arts Council staff is helpful.
1   2   3   4   5  
The Utah Arts Council staff is friendly.
1   2   3   4   5  
The UAC staff values me/my organization.
1   2   3   4   5  
The UAC staff provides me with valuable resources.
1   2   3   4   5  
The UAC staff is competent and resourceful.
1   2   3   4   5  
Whenever I have a question, I can obtain an answer.
1   2   3   4   5  
My skills as an artist/performer/educator have been enhanced because of my association with the UAC & staff.
1   2   3   4   5  

21. Of the services that the Utah Arts Council provides, rate which ones are meaningful to you. Artist and art are meant to be ALL inclusive. (Rate each item; 1 Not meaningful, 5 Extremely meaningful.)Promoting the arts in elementary/secondary schools
1   2   3   4   5  
Providing resources and support to schools
1   2   3   4   5  
Educating the public about the arts in Utah
1   2   3   4   5  
Providing financial assistance to artists and arts organizations
1   2   3   4   5  
Providing resources and support to artists and arts organizations
1   2   3   4   5  
Creating partnerships with other organizations/businesses/etc.
1   2   3   4   5  
Sponsoring events for artists, performers, educators
1   2   3   4   5  
Sponsoring workshops for artists, performers, educators
1   2   3   4   5  
Preserving and perpetuating traditional art forms
1   2   3   4   5  

22. Of the Utah Arts Council information resources available, rate which ones are most meaningful to you. (Rate each item; 1 Not applicable or meaningful, 5 Extremely meaningful.)
Utah Arts Council website
1   2   3   4   5  
Utah Arts Council Guide to Services (booklet)
1   2   3   4   5  
Individual staff members and their expertise
1   2   3   4   5  
UAC Ovations newsletter
1   2   3   4   5  
UAC brochures and fliers
1   2   3   4   5  
UAC emailings and announcements
1   2   3   4   5  
Utah Arts Council press releases
1   2   3   4   5  

23. How do you prefer to receive information from the Utah Arts Council? (Check any that apply.)