Public Art Service Study Recommendations
McGregor Consulting
June 6, 1998
Acknowledgements | Introduction | Recommendations | Services 1 | Services 2 | Budget and Funding | Action Plan | Conclusion | Appendix 1 | Appendix 2
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Public Art Networking Study Survey Results
This survey was conducted during March and April 1998. Over 1,400 surveys were sent to combined mailing lists. Over 460 responses were received. the totals below are based on the 456 responses that were tabulated. The results were entered in a database that can be used in the future for specialized mailing lists and future contact for areas of interest and expertise.
Notes: The answers to questions #5 and #6 were influenced by the fact that attendees of the last Americans for the Arts pre-conference were sent the survey. The master mailing list included Public Art Review subscribers, influencing the answers to question #7. Due to a typographical error the choice of 50% was ommited from question #3 which skews the results in the middle range, those who wrote in 50% are included at that amount.
Percent Total Response
- What is your primary occupation?
- 40%
- 149 artist
- 16 architect
- 8 urban planner
- 6 landscape architect
- 1 graphic designer
- 38%
- 124 public administrator
- 22 art consultant
- 17 public agency employee
- 12 arts administrator
- 12%
- 24 other: advocate, volunteer, lawyer, fundraiser, foundation, archaologist, editor, agent, filmaker, etc.
- 22 educator
- 7 student
- 9%
- 18 curator or museum professional
- 5 critic or writer
- 5 art or architectural historian
- 2 cultural historian
- 3 conservator
- 7 student
- 9%
- 18 curator or museum professional
- 5 critic or writer
- 5 art or archituectural historian
- 2 cultural historian
- 3 conservator
- 6 gallery director
- How many years have you been involved with public art?
- 18% 1-4 years
- 28% 5-9 years
- 30% 10-19 years
- 17% 20-29 years
- 2% over 30 years
- 5% no answer
- Approximately what percentage of your time do you spend on public art related projects or issues?
- 25% 100%
- 18% 75%
- 9% 50%
- 22% 25%
- 25% less than 25%
- 5% no answer
- What types of public art activites are you involved with?
- 78% permanent positions
- 50% temporary projects
- 48% project development
- 39% project management
- 38% advocacy
- 38% education
- 25% research
- 25% writing
- Other: speaking, consulting, conservation
- Which professional organizations do you belong to?
- 28% International Sculpture Center
- 20% Americans for the Arts
- 20% College Art Association
- 13% American Association of Museums
- less than 5% ArtTable, American Instiute of Arcitects, National Association of Artists Organizations
- Which conferences have you attended in the past two years?
- 19% Americans for the Arts
- 15% College Art Association
- 15% International Sculpture Center
- 9% Save Outdoor Sculpture!
- less than 5% American Association of Museums, American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association, ASLA, Society of Environmental Graphic Designers
- Do you receive any of the following magazines?
- 64% Public Art Review
- 55% Art in America
- 41% Sculpture
- 32% Art News
- 22% Artforum
- 15% Landscape Architecture
- 9% Places
- A regular bulletin for members, sent via E-mail, fax, or regular post, would be a membership benefit of the public art service organization. Please indicate the types of information that you would like to receive through this bulletin.
- 86% profiles of significant new projects
- 73% world watch column on international approaches to public art and public space
- 69% opportunity/competition postings
- 70% funding opportunities
- 64% nationwide lecture listings on public art and related issues
- 64% features on new approaches to planning and programming
- 57% updates on new materials and conservation issues
- 55% announcements of completed projects
- 46% job postings
- 36% members news
- How frequently would you like to receive bulletins?
- 42% monthly
- 55% quarterly
- 3% semi-annually
- Indicate the other membership services that would be of interest to you.
- 59% Membership directory, updated annually
- 50% on-line bulletin board and discussion group
- 17% electronic conferencing
- As an information clearinghouse the following projects and studies might be initiated by the organization and provided at a discount to members. Indicate three areas of great interest to you. (The number of responses are listed below).
- 238 case studies on innovative projects
- 199 studies and reports to address particular concerns from artists, critics, design rofessionals, historians and other commentators
- 182 critical writing about projects
- 139 slides with profiles of distinguished projects
- 130 discounts and access to hard to find public art related publications: books, CD-ROM, videos, periodicals, subscriptions, possibly offered in conjunction with Art on File, Public Art Review, etc.
- 112 annual updates of the guide to public art programs
- 108 interviews with artists
- 95 dialogues between different points of view
- 84 innovative project web sites through collaborations between public artists and web artists
- 49 an awards progam in a number of areas such as: new approaches to projects and programs, overcoming immense hurdles, critical writing on public art, projects documentation
- Considerable interest in increased information on public art practice has been expressed. Please check the top areas of interest to you. (The number of responses listed below).
- 157 conferences for the field in general
- 148 notices of governmental rulings, funding sources, etc.
- 125 a manual/guide to promote the development of public art programs
- 121 hot-line number with access to experts in particular areas
- 94 local symposia and workshops
- 92 a planning guide for groups to plan workshops in partnership with universities, art schools and arts service organizations
- 80 mentoring program for artists
- 73 conferences for public art administrators
- 70 public art tours/trips in US and abroad
- 68 consultant clearinghouse
- 63 distribute surveys and studies conducted by programs and consultants
- 50 mentoring program for administrators who are new to the field
- 45 speakers bureau
- 30 Information on public art in graduate art and administration programs
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