Storm Impact Survey - Ashe County Resident Artists and Ashe County Art Businesses
As we assess the impact of Hurricane Helene, we’ll work with local, regional, and state leaders to support recovery efforts. Your input will help us advocate for artists and organizations. Please take a moment to share how the storm affected your arts career or practice. If relevant, feel free to complete the form for both personal and organizational impacts.
Contact Info
Primary Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Business Name
If Applicable
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Website (if applicable)
Social Media (if applicable)
Please specify which social media account you are putting down. We will use this info to promote your brand and encourage people to buy your work to help you recover.
Artistic Category
1. Please select the one that applies to you:
Arts-Focused Business
Arts-Focused Organization/Nonprofit
Arts-Focused Guild, Community Group, etc.
Established/Professional/Master Artist
Early or Mid-Career Artist
Hobby Artist
Student Artist
Other
2. For Artists/Groups: Please Select Your Primary Art Medium/Type:
Visual Arts (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, videography, mixed media, installation art, etc.)
Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre, performance art, circus arts, etc.)
Literary Arts (Poetry, Fiction Playwriting, Non-fiction, Screenwriting)
Applied Arts (Architecture,Industrial Design,Fashion Design,Graphic Design,Interior Design,Jewelry Design)
Craft (Ceramics, Glass Art, Textile Arts - weaving, quilting, etc., -Metalworking, Woodworking
Media Arts (Animation,Game Design,New Media Art,Sound Art)
Culinary Arts (Gourmet Cooking, Pastry and Baking, Food Presentation)
Other
3. For Businesses or Orgs: please select the one that applies to you:
Art Gallery
Arts Education Center/School
Art/Culture Museum
Performing Arts Venue
Arts Supply Retailer
Tattoo Artist
Studio/Workshop Space
Community Group/Guild/Co-Op
Art Sales (gift shop, restaurant, or shop that also sells local art)
Other
Impact on Livelihood
4. How has Hurricane Helene impacted your revenue, income, operations, or ability to create and sustain your artistic work or business activities?
No impact
Minor disruption
Significant disruption
I am unable to continue my work at this time
Other
5. Did the storm cause any loss or damage to your supplies, tools, or equipment?
Yes, Significant Damage
Some Damage
No Damage
Other
6. Was your store, studio, workspace, or any related facility damaged by the storm?
Yes, significant damage
Some damage
No damage
Other
7. Were any upcoming projects, commissions, exhibitions, store hours, events, or classes affected by the storm?
Significant Impact
Minor Impact
No Impact
Other
8. Please estimate the cost to repair or replace any losses or damages caused by the storm.
9. If you experienced any loss of revenue due to the storm (e.g., closures, cancellations, damaged artwork, reduced customer traffic), please provide an estimate of the amount:
10. Please describe the physical losses or how the storm impacted your career, income, or operations.
How Can We Help?
11. What specific needs or resources would help you recover from the impact of the hurricane? (Check all that apply)
Financial assistance
Replacement art supplies/equipment
Access to temporary studio/workspace
Emotional or mental health support
Other
12. What specific resources or support would help you recover? If you lost supplies or equipment, what are the most critical items to replace?
14. Are you interested in volunteering, group discussions, resource-sharing, or social opportunities to connect with other artists affected by the storm, either in person or virtually?
Yes
Maybe
No
Other
15. Anything else you'd like to share about your storm experience? We'd love to hear your story.
16. Do you want to share photos/videos of the damage, or your experience?
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