Arts Community Survey

Complete the survey – help shape the arts in your community!

We want to hear from YOU! Take our quick survey to help shape the future of arts in your community — and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Paulo’s and Dinkel’s Restaurant!

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Section 1: Understanding Our Impact and Role

In your view, what is the most valuable role the Quinte Arts Council plays in supporting the arts and artists in our region? *

Advocating for the Arts - QAC raises awareness of the value of arts and culture in community life.
Connecting and Strengthening the Arts Community
Supporting Artists’ Growth and Sustainability
Expanding Access, Inclusion, and Wellbeing through the Arts
Celebrating and Showcasing Local Talent

How familiar are you with the Quinte Arts Council’s programs and initiatives? *

	Very Familiar	Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit about	Not at all familiar
Umbrella Arts magazine	Very FamiliarUmbrella Arts magazine Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarUmbrella Arts magazine Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutUmbrella Arts magazine Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarUmbrella Arts magazine Not at all familiar
Student bursaries	Very FamiliarStudent bursaries Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarStudent bursaries Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutStudent bursaries Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarStudent bursaries Not at all familiar
Arts Education	Very FamiliarArts Education Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarArts Education Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutArts Education Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarArts Education Not at all familiar
Arts Recognition Awards	Very FamiliarArts Recognition Awards Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarArts Recognition Awards Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutArts Recognition Awards Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarArts Recognition Awards Not at all familiar
What's On Quinte	Very FamiliarWhat's On Quinte Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarWhat's On Quinte Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutWhat's On Quinte Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarWhat's On Quinte Not at all familiar
Belleville Arts Festival	Very FamiliarBelleville Arts Festival Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarBelleville Arts Festival Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutBelleville Arts Festival Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarBelleville Arts Festival Not at all familiar
Prioritizing Accessibility in Performing Arts	Very FamiliarPrioritizing Accessibility in Performing Arts Very Familiar	Somewhat familiarPrioritizing Accessibility in Performing Arts Somewhat familiar	Heard a bit aboutPrioritizing Accessibility in Performing Arts Heard a bit about	Not at all familiarPrioritizing Accessibility in Performing Arts Not at all familiar

How effectively do you feel QAC represents and advocates for the arts community in the Quinte region? *

Section 2: Needs and Priorities

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What are the biggest challenges facing artists, arts organizations, or cultural groups in our region right now? *

Which areas should QAC prioritize over the next three years? (Select up to 3)

Arts education and youth engagement
Professional development for artists
Funding and grant support
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts
Public art and creative placemaking
Advocacy and partnerships
Marketing and promotion of local artists

How important is it that QAC continues or expands arts-based wellness programs like CreateWell? *

CreateWell is a new initiative the Quinte Arts Council is currently working on to provide facilitated arts sessions for positive mental health in the community and the prevention of addictions and homelessness.

Section 3: Connection and Inclusion

The geographic region we serve is from the southern-most tip of Prince Edward County, north to Bancroft and east and west from Napanee to Brighton. Where do you reside in that area? *

Please add location if you chose other.

Do you feel the Quinte Arts Council is accessible and welcoming to all artists and community members, regardless of background or ability? *

How can QAC better connect artists and audiences across the Quinte region’s diverse communities (urban, rural, Indigenous, newcomer, youth, etc.) *

Section 4: Vision for the Future

What opportunities or emerging trends in the arts do you think QAC should explore in the next three years? *

(Examples: digital arts, sustainability, cultural tourism, intergenerational projects, etc.)

If you could describe your vision for a thriving arts community in Quinte by 2029, what would it look like? *

Are you interested in being involved in an artist advisory committee directly involved in the development of our arts ecosystem? *

Yes please!
No, thank you.
Maybe next year