North Bay Maker Space Survey

Artists, hobbyists and arts lovers in North Bay and area: We want to hear from you!

Help shape a Maker Space downtown! This short survey (5-10 minutes) will help us understand what you might want to do in a shared studio, and what kinds of things you might want the space to have.

All responses are anonymous, and your honest feedback will help us serve you better.

At the end of this survey, you can enter to win a $100 gift card for Downtown North Bay shops and restaurants! If you choose to enter the draw, we will ask for your email to contact the winner.
General Information
1. In what ways do you typically participate in arts and culture? (Choose up to 3)*

Creating artCraftingFilmmakingPerforming or producing musicPerforming or producing theatreWritingDesigningMaking as a hobbyTeachingAdministration or managingAttending eventsPrefer not to sayOther
2. What kinds of arts do you engage in most? (Choose up to 3)*

Visual arts (e.g., painting, sculpture)Performing arts (e.g., theatre, dance)Music (e.g., instrumental, composition)Literary arts (e.g., writing, poetry)Crafts (e.g., textiles, pottery)Industrial arts (e.g., woodworking, metal work)Digital arts (e.g., digital painting, 3D printing)Film and video production and editingCommercial arts (e.g., illustration, graphic design)Prefer not to sayOther
3. How much of your annual income comes from your artistic practice?*

I don't make any income from my artistic practiceLess than 10%Less than 25%25-50%More than 50%More than 75%All of my income comes from my artistic practicePrefer not to say
4. How long have you been making, teaching, or supporting the arts?*

Less than 1 year1-3 years4-6 years7-10 yearsOver 10 yearsPrefer not to say
Equipment & Resources
5. Where do you typically practice or create? Choose all that apply.*

At home where I find the spaceAt home in a dedicated spaceIn a private space outside the homeIn a shared space outside the homeIn a group or collective's spaceAt a workplaceIn temporary rented spacesI don't practice right now due to lack of spaceI don't practice right now due to another reason
6. Are there any specific tools, instruments, or equipment you find difficult to access or afford in the North Bay area? (Please list specific tools/ equipment if applicable)
7. If you had access to a shared space to practice and create in, how would you use it? Choose all that apply.

For makingFor rehersalsAs a performance venueFor facilitating workshopsFor meeting up with othersOther
Arts Training & Education
8. What types of workshops would you like to see more of in North Bay? Choose all that apply.*

Music (e.g., instruments, vocal, composition)Theatre (e.g., acting, directing, stagecraft)Visual art (e.g., painting, drawing, printmaking)Media art (e.g., video audio, digital arts)Craft (e.g., pottery, knitting, sewing, weaving, jewelry making)Indigenous artProfessional development for artistsI don't need or want any workshopsOther
9. What level of arts training or workshops would you like to see?

Youth programsAdult beginner programsAdult intermediate programsAdult advanced programs
Collaboration & Community
10. How welcome do you feel within the arts and culture community in North Bay? With 1= not welcome and 5= very welcome, please slide the bar to the appropriate number.*
11. How frequently do you collaborate with other artists, makers, or performers?*

OftenOccasionallyRarelyNever
12. What are the biggest challenges you face when trying to collaborate with others? Please drag and drop the following items to order your top 3, the 1st listed being the biggest challenge.
13. Are there other challenges not listed above that you'd like to include?
Values & Priorities for Maker Spaces
14. What would be important to you, if you were thinking about joining a Maker Space? Please drag and drop the following items to order your top 3, the 1st listed being the being the most important.
15. Are there any values or priorities not listed above that you'd like to include?
16. Which of the following tools or equipment would be of value to you? Please drag and drop the following items to order your top 3, the 1st listed being the being the most important.
17. Are there other tools or equipment not listed above that you'd like access to?
18. How would you rate the following maker space features? Please drag and drop the following items to order your top 3, the 1st listed being the being the most important.
19. Are there other space features not listed above that you'd like access to?
20. When do you imagine wanting to use a maker space? Select all that apply.*

Monday - Friday DaytimeMonday - Friday EveningsSaturday - Sunday DaytimeSaturday - Sunday Evenings
21. Are there any characteristics or features of a maker space not discussed above that would be important to you?
Membership Models
22. Would you pay to use a maker space?*

Yes, on a monthly membershipYes, on a pay-per-use basisI'm not sureI would not pay for maker space access
23. If you answered yes to a monthly membership, how much would yo be willing to pay?

Equivalent volunteer hoursUnder $20$20-$50$100-$150Over $150
24. If a pay-per-use option were available, how much would you be willing to pay per visit?

Under $5$5-$15$15-$30$30-$50Over $50
25. How often do you have a need to rent a space for events, performances, practices or artistic production?

NeverOnce a year1-3 times per year3-5 times per year5-10 times per year10+ times per year
26. Is there anything else that you think is important for us to think about in designing a maker space in North Bay?

General Information

Equipment & Resources

Arts Training & Education

Collaboration & Community

Values & Priorities for Maker Spaces

Membership Models

Demographics