Maker Mailbox

2024 Annual Maker Survey

Handmade Arcade relies on feedback from the makers we serve as we plan our programs and services. Beginning in 2024, we are running an annual survey to better understand the needs of makers in our community. Your survey feedback is essential, especially when it comes to grant applications for Handmade Arcade to expand our capacity in the future. This survey is anonymous, but makers interested in sharing their name at the end can do so. We estimate that this survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Which of the following best describes your work as a maker?

My maker business is my main source of income.My maker business provides supplemental but necessary income.My maker business is a hobby, and I do not rely on that income to pay my bills.Other
How do you describe yourself? Please check all that apply.

MakerArtistCreative EntrepreneurCrafterOther
Please drag the boxes below to rank them in the order of your MOST URGENT to LEAST URGENT concerns for your business (1 being most urgent and 10 being least urgent).
Are there are any additional concerns you have for your business that you would like to share?
Have you previously participated in a Handmade Arcade Holiday Market?

YesNoI have applied but haven't been acceptedOther
If you have participated in a Handmade Arcade Holiday Market, what percentage of your holiday season sales income came from that market? (Estimation is fine.)

0-25%26-50%51-75%75-100%
If you have participated in a Handmade Arcade Holiday Market, what percentage of your annual income came from that market? (Estimation is fine.)

0-25%26-50%51-75%76-100%
If you had to choose between Handmade Arcade adding an additional day of the Holiday Market (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) OR adding an additional market in the late spring or summer, what would be your preference?

I would prefer for the Holiday Market to have an additional day.I would prefer for Handmade Arcade to add an additional market in the spring or summer.I do not have a preference.I don't want either of these things to happen.Other
What support would you like to see from Handmade Arcade in the next 1-3 years? Please check all that apply.

Vendor booth scholarshipsYear-round maker directory on Handmade Arcade website linking to maker websitesVendor materials and supplies scholarshipsMaker Mentorship ProgramMaker Affinity GroupsIn-person maker networking eventsIn-person creative entrepreneur trainingVirtual creative entrepreneur trainingOther
How has Handmade Arcade impacted your business? Please feel free to include your business name if you are okay with us sharing your comments as a maker testimonial on future grant applications and marketing campaigns.
What else can Handmade Arcade do to support you and other makers? Dream big!
Handmade Arcade's core values are anti-racism, collaboration, equity, financial sustainability, and transparency. How do you think we're doing living up to these values? Please feel free to share specific feedback about your personal experiences or general observations.
Anything else you want to tell us?
Demographic Information (Optional)
One of Handmade Arcade's strategic plan initiatives is to diversify the makers, attendees, and contractors that participate in all of our programs and services. We invite makers to share their demographic information so we can better understand if we are succeeding in these goals. The following demographic questions are optional, and responses will be kept private and secure.
What category best describes you? Please feel free to check all that apply.

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsian American/South Asian/AsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic, Latinx or Latino, or Spanish OriginMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhite/Caucasian/EuropeanPrefer not to answerOther
What is your age range?
Are you a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community?
What is your gender?

WomanManNonbinaryAgenderPrefer not to answerOther
Are you a person with a disability (including but not limited to physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, chronic conditions, and mental illnesses)?
Personal Information
Handmade Arcade is seeking makers who have participated in our markets and would like to be featured in upcoming maker newsletters, fundraising campaigns, and social media takeovers. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please include your name and email so we can reach out with more information. If you want more information but want to remain anonymous on this survey, feel free to reach out to info@handmadearcade.org.
Name (optional)

First NameLast Name
Business Name (optional)
E-mail (optional)
example@example.com
I am interested in:

Being featured in an upcoming Maker Mail newsletterBeing featured in a Handmade Arcade fundraising campaignBeing featured in a Handmade Arcade social media takeoverOther
Should be Empty:

Demographic Information (Optional)

Personal Information