Member Satisfaction & Planning Survey
Introduction
Thank you for being a valued member of the Ohio Art League. As we look toward the future, we want to ensure our programming, membership structure, and leadership align with your needs. This anonymous survey will take approximately 8–10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is vital to our growth.
Section 1: Membership Value & Opportunities
What is your current membership level?
Artist/Enthusiast
OAL Associate
Student Artist/Enthusiast
K-12 Art Educator Membership
Military/Veterans
AEO Awards
Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center Student
Family/Joint
Patron
OAL Supporter
If you answered artist/enthusiast do you consider yourself an artist or an enthusiast? Select N/A if you are at a different membership level.
artist
enthusiast
N/A
What age range do you fall into?
20-30
30-40
40-50
50-60
60 or above
What area of Ohio are you located? Please pick the area that best describe your location.
Central Ohio
North East
North West
South East
South West
How satisfied are you with the quantity of opportunities provided by your OAL membership (exhibitions, professional development, networking)?
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very Satisfied
10
1 is Not Satisfied, 10 is Very Satisfied
How satisfied are you with the frequency of events hosted by OAL?
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very Satisfied
10
1 is Not Satisfied, 10 is Very Satisfied
Current membership is $50/year. How would you rate the value for money based on the benefits you currently receive?
Not Good
1
2
3
4
Great
5
1 is Not Good, 5 is Great
How likely are you to recommend participating in Ohio Art League opportunities?
Never
1
2
3
4
Very Likely
5
1 is Never, 5 is Very Likely
When was the last time you recommended Ohio Art League to other artists or arts patrons?
Recently
In the past few months
In the past 6 months
In the past year
Never
Section 2: Membership Structure & Financials
To support rising operational costs and improved programming, OAL is considering a membership dues increase. Which of the following annual rates would you find most acceptable for a standard Individual Membership?
$65 per year
$75 per year
$80 per year
None of these
Artist and Enthusiast Membership
We are considering a tiered membership model. Please indicate your preference for the following proposal: Artist Level: Higher annual fee, but includes free submissions to all OAL exhibitions. Enthusiast Level: Lower annual fee, but required to pay an additional fee for each exhibition submission.
At what level would you support two separate memberships models, one that is all inclusive for a higher price and one at a lower price that requires payment for submissions to exhibitions.
Strongly oppose
1
2
3
4
Highly Support
5
1 is Strongly oppose, 5 is Highly Support
Currently, OAL takes a 25% commission on art sales. To support the league’s mission, would you support an increase in the commission rate? Please select the maximum rate you would find acceptable:
30%
40%
50%
I do not support a commission increase.
Would you be willing to donate one piece of artwork annually to an OAL fundraising event where 100% of proceeds support the organization?
Yes
Maybe
No
Section 3: Specific Programs & Exhibitions
Please rate your satisfaction with the following OAL exhibitions and programs
OAL Artist Meetups
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Fall and Spring Juried Exhibitions
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Gateway to the Arts Exhibitions
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Broad Street Presbyterian Exhibitions
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Thumb Box Exhibition
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Exhibitions at RAW Gallery
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Website Member Directory Listing features
Not Satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied, 5 is Very Satisfied
Please provide any additional commentary about the current exhibitions and programming for OAL to take into consideration based on your responses above. If you have selected a 1 or 2 to answer answer please provide us with information on how we can improve these programs for you.
Section 4: Governance & Involvement
How interested are you in being more involved in the decision-making processes of the Ohio Art League?
Not Interested
1
2
3
4
Very Interested
5
1 is Not Interested, 5 is Very Interested
Would you be interested in serving on the OAL Board of Trustees?
Yes, I would like to be contacted with more information.
Maybe in the future.
No, I prefer to remain a general member.
OAL is considering implementing a democratic election model for Board leadership positions (President, VP, etc.). Do you support members voting for these leadership roles? (1 = strongly oppose - 5 strongly support)
Strongly oppose
1
2
3
4
Strong Support
5
1 is Strongly oppose, 5 is Strong Support
Section 5: Communications & Digital Presence
How satisfied are you with the quantity of communication (emails/notifications) you receive from OAL?
Less Communication
1
2
3
4
More Communication
5
1 is Less Communication, 5 is More Communication
Communication Outlets
Please rate your satisfaction with the following communication channels:
Monthly Newsletter: (Content, layout, and usefulness)
Not satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very satisfied
5
1 is Not satisfied, 5 is Very satisfied
Instagram (@ohioartleague): (Visuals, engagement, and updates)
Not satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very satisfied
5
1 is Not satisfied, 5 is Very satisfied
Facebook: (Event invites and community news)
Not satisfied
1
2
3
4
Very satisfied
5
1 is Not satisfied, 5 is Very satisfied
How often do you use the OAL website (oal.org) to find resources or check for exhibition calls?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Never/Other source for calls (email or social)
Section 6: Open Feedback
What is one thing the Ohio Art League could do to make your membership more valuable?
What is one thing that Ohio Art League is doing well that has benefited you as a member?
Do you have any additional comments regarding the proposed changes to dues or commissions?
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