Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Visitor Survey 2025

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Thank you for visiting the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios weekends! We hope you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed a glimpse into the creative life of this beautiful region. We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to answer these short questions about your Open Studios experience. The data collected will support the development of Open Studio events and secure continued funding from external parties and sponsors. This is an anonymous survey.
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Do you identify as any of the following?You can select multiple options
an Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander
female identifying
male identifying
from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
LGBTQIA+
living with experience of a disability
under the age of 25
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Was this your first Dandenong Ranges Open Studios experience* This field is required.
YESNO
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If this was not your first Dandenong Ranges Open Studios experience, how many have you attended over the 23 years?
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2-3
4-6
7-10
10+
Every year
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What was your starting point for the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios this year? (which studio did you visit first and why did you start there? Or did you start with the Continuum group exhibition?)* This field is required.
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How many studios did you visit?Please keep in mind that there are 15 studios at Burrinja- please count them as separate studios if you visited Burrinja.
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Was your overall Dandenong Ranges Open Studios experience a positive one?* This field is required.
YESNO
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If no, please describe why this was the case below
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Which of the following elements brings most value to your Open Studios experience?* This field is required.Select all that apply
The opportunity to learn directly from artists about their creative process and practice in their studio environment
The opportunity to see creative studios in the Dandenong Ranges region
The opportunity to buy art or craft directly from the artists who make it
The opportunity to meet or connect with artists in the hills community
It is a unique way to experience the Dandenong Ranges
It's a free event
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Do you think Dandenong Ranges Open Studios makes a positive contribution to the cultural vibrancy of the region?* This field is required.
YESNO
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If so, why and in what way?* This field is required.
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Did you visit the Open Studios Exhibition Continuum at Burrinja Gallery?* This field is required.
YESNO
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If yes, what was your experience of the exhibition?
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Did you participate in any events, demonstrations or workshops during Open Studios? If so, what was your experience of these? Did you enjoy them? Would you do them again? Was this your main reason for attending?
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How easily were you able to find the artist studios over the weekend?* This field is required.
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How did you hear about Open Studios?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Social media
Open Studios website
The printed guide (I found in the hills)
The printed postcard (I found in metro Melbourne)
Burrinja
I know a participating artist
Word of mouth
Radio
Online listings other than Burrinja
Other
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What other activities did you enjoy locally, whilst you were on your Open Studios journey?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Visited friends
Visited another cultural centre/gallery
Shopped locally
Enjoyed the outdoors
Consumed food or beverages at local business
Nothing else, I just enjoyed open studios
Other
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Please estimate how much money you spent on the following items during the Open Studios weekend/s:
Artwork from Open Studios artists
Artwork from local galleries or businesses
Petrol
Food & Drinks
Entertainment
other
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Did you visit studios on one or both weekends?
First weekend only
Second weekend only
Both weekends
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Are you likely to attend the Open Studios open weekends next year?* This field is required.
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Please Select
Yes, I wouldn't miss it
Perhaps, if I don't have anything else planned
No, it's not for me
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Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
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Thank you for your feedback! Please enter your name and email to win a double pass to a Burrinja Presents performance of your choice (subject to availability).Please submit this form by April 15 to go into the draw
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