South East Open Studios 2023

South East Open Studios 2023

Artist Feedback Form
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The SEOS committee values all feedback to help plan future events.

Respond by the 26th June and complete the final question to be entered into a prize draw to win half-price entry to SEOS 2024. Entry into the competition is optional - you can still submit the form without entering the competition.
Name*

First NameLast Name
What is your SEOS geographical area? (The DISTRICT in which your studio postcode sits)*

AshfordBromleyCanterburyDartfordDoverFolkestone & HytheGraveshamHastingsLewesMaidstoneMedwayMid-SussexRotherSevenoaksSwaleThanetTonbridge & MallingTunbridge WellsWealden
What was your Studio Number?*
Have you taken part in SEOS before 2023?*

YesNo
If this was your first year taking part, how did you hear about SEOS?

Social Media Advertising (e.g. Facebook, Instagram)Word of MouthPrinted advert (i.e. magazines)Local radio featuresOther local artists or events in your areaOther
How many days was your studio open during the event?
How many artists were showing at your studio?

12345 or more
Every member was provided with Guides to distribute, did you feel that you needed:*

More GuidesFewer GuidesI had the right number of Guides
Would you be prepared to pay more for your membership if it meant you could have more Guides to distribute?*

YesNo
This year, flyers were supplied to members as well as Guides. Did you feel that you needed:*

More flyersFewer flyersI had the right number of flyersI didn't receive any flyers
Please enter the TOTAL approximate number of visitors to your studio for the whole SEOS event. *
(It is not expected that this will be an absolutely accurate figure, only your best judgement of total visitors.)
Visitor Profiles
Approximately, were your visitors mostly:

Aged 65+Aged between 30 - 64 yearsUnder 30 years oldA mix of all ages
As a whole, were your visitors:

Mainly womenMainly menMixed
Were your visitors mostly:

Local to youLocal to Kent and SussexFrom outside Kent and SussexMixedOther
What was the reason for most of your visitors attendance? (Please select all that apply)

To buy artworkTo learn about your work or look for inspirationTo browse or have a day outA mix of reasonsOther
Did you receive any direct contact from visitors as a result of South East Open Studios coverage in newspaper / magazine articles and features, or as a result of any other media coverage?

YesMaybeNoI don't know
If 'Yes' or 'Maybe', please provide details of the publication(s), article(s) or feature(s) below.
Did your visitors provide any feedback about the event that you would like to share?
If you were selling items during the event, what were your total art sales during SEOS 2023?

£0£1 - £125£126 - £500£501 - £999£1000 - £2500£2501 - £4999£5000 +I wasn't selling work
Have any future opportunities arisen as a result of SEOS 2023?

YesNoMaybe
If yes, what were those opportunities? (Please select all that apply)

CommissionsExhibitions or Gallery invitesWorking partnershipsTeaching / Mentoring opportunitiesOther
Has SEOS increased traffic or engagement on your own website or social media pages?

IncreasedNo changeI don't knowI don't have a website or social media pages
Have you noticed any other benefits to your own Social Media platforms and / or website, from SEOS promotion? (Please select all that apply)

More followers on your social media platform(s)More general engagement / interest in your Social Media accountsNew enquiries about your practiceSales and / or Sales enquiriesNo noticable benefitsI don't have a website or social media pages
Do you have any other comments about SEOS Social Media?
We advertised widely in local and county-wide publications and other media (i.e. radio). Did you come across any SEOS articles, editorials or advertising leading up to the event? If so, where did you see them?
Which publications or other media would you like to see SEOS approach for advertising?
What was your overall experience of SEOS 2023?*

Very positiveSomewhat positiveOkSomewhat disappointingVery disappointing
Do you intend to take part in SEOS next year?*

YesI'm not sureNo
If yes, could you write a brief testimonial about why you take part in South East Open Studios? We will use this to promote future events (online and print) but won't use your name. (This is optional!)
General comments: Please give us any additional comments or feedback on all aspects of the event (application, fee, brochure, signage, support, process, marketing etc) - What worked well for you? What could have been better?
How could SEOS be improved for you?
Other
We currently have vacancies for a variety of roles on the Committee and in the geographical areas - how can you get involved to help keep this vital not-for-profit organisation running?
As SEOS grows each year, we are exploring various opportunities. Do you have any suggestions or contacts for potential partnerships, sponsorships or funding opportunities?
Finally, if you would like to be entered into the prize draw to win half-price entry to South East Open Studios 2024, please enter your name and contact details below (optional).

The draw will take place at the SEOS 2023 Afterparty (AGM) on Tuesday 8th of August, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Reuthe's (Reuthe’s Nursery, Sevenoaks Road, Seal Chart, Kent, TN15 0HB).

Details provided will be used solely for the prize draw.
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First NameLast Name
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