New Economy Smack Down Survey from The Field

Dear Participant,

Thank you for your RSVP to Wednesday night's Smack Down event at Galapagos.  Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

We are interested in how the ECONOMY (the big one we hear about on the news) is impacting your own personal economy (the one that really matters to you).  

The results of this survey will help us frame Wednesday's discussion, so please take a moment to respond.  Your answers will remain anonymous.

Thank you from The Field!!! 
 
1.

PERSPECTIVE
To help us better understand your responses, please indicate your role within the performing arts community.  Check all that apply. 
Please note many of the questions in this survey are directed towards performing artists who are making work in NYC.  You may skip questions that are not personally relevant, but we really want to hear from everyone!!! 

I am a primary creator (director, choreographer, playwright, composer, etc.)
I am a performer in the works of other artists (dancer, actor, musician, etc.)
I am an arts administrator (manager, agent, funder, presenter, etc.)
I am an arts enthusiast (audience, supporter, friend, etc.)
Other  
2.

HERE & NOW
Is "the recession" having a DIRECT IMPACT on your personal and/or professional life?
No Somewhat Yes         
        
3.

AROUND THE BEND
Based on your current understanding, do you anticipate that "the recession" will BEGIN or CONTINUE to impact you in the years to come?
No Unsure Yes         
        
4.

TOUGH CUTS
Since the Fall of 2008, are you...
 No Yes    
Going to fewer shows?    
Eating at home more?    
Going to fewer artistic or business classes?    
Suspending or cutting back on your creative work?    
Renting less rehearsal space?    
Claiming unemployment insurance?    
Moving to a cheaper apartment or re-negotiating your lease?    
Downgrading or cancelling health insurance, therapy, body work?    
Considering leaving New York City?    
Considering leaving the arts?    
5.

DIRECT HITS
Since the Fall of 2008, have you...
Please specify the job/gig/grant below.
 No Yes    
Lost a day job?    
Lost a performance or art-making gig?    
Lost a grant or sponsorship from 2008?    
Lost a grant or sponsorship for 2009 or beyond?    
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6.

FUNDRAISING COMPARISON
Compared to previous years, how would you rate the success of a recent...
Feel free to elaborate below.
 Less successful About the same More successful Actually, I decided not to do this  
Fundraising event? (gala, benefit, party, etc)  
Fundraising campaign? (individual appeal, solicitation letter, etc)  
Other fundraising tactic? (please comment)  
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7.

BOOKING COMPARISON
Compared to previous years, are you receiving more or less...
 Less About the Same More Actually, I decided not to do this.  
Opportunities to present work in NYC?  
Opportunities to tour your work?  
Other kinds of opportunities? (please comment)  
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8.

BIGGER PICTURE
Looking at the bigger picture, in terms of your creative ACTIVITY in relation to the RESOURCES available to you...
Doing more with less?
Doing less with less?
Doing less with more?
Doing more with more?
Doing about the same - business as usual?
9.

MOVING FORWARD
Do you think the arts economy has the right skills, resources, and knowledge to get through this recession?
Please elaborate.
No Uncertain Yes         
        
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10.

LAST CALL
In sum, how do you feel about your financial and/or creative life?  Are you optimistic that the economy will get back on track and that you will have a solid footing financially in the future?
 

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Thank you once again taking the time to complete this survey.  For more information about the Smack Down and The Field please contact michael@thefield.org.