• Toward More Transparent Hiring in the Art Sector: A Survey for Art Workers

    This survey is for curators, critics, museum, education, and art sector professionals (excluding artists). Developed by Call For Curators, in consultation with Creative Arts Social Consultancy.

  • This survey aims to better understand hiring practices in the arts sector.

    The survey covers topics across 6 short sections, including:

    ✅ Professional background and career pathways ✅ Job search experiences ✅ Application and interview processes ✅ Hiring practices and decision-making ✅ Diversity and inclusion in recruitment ✅ Perspectives on the future of hiring in the art world

    Your responses will contribute to a report with insights around:
    • Improve clarity and transparency in hiring processes
    • Identify common challenges faced by art workers during recruitment
    • Highlight inequities and barriers to access in the sector
    • Inform best practice recommendations for fairer hiring 

    100% Anonymous

    All responses are anonymous. No personally identifiable information will be shared.

    Estimated time to complete: ~15 minutes 

    Note: In this survey, diversity refers to the inclusion of people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, particularly those historically underrepresented in the arts and cultural sector. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, socio-economic background, and educational access

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  • Section A: About You

  • Gender*
  • Age*
  • Education Level*
  • Ethnic or cultural background. This is a non-exhaustive list. Please use the categories and examples as a guide when describing your ethnicity. Feel free to choose more than one option and self-describe.*
  • Hispanic/Latine
  • Black
  • North African / MENA region
  • Asian
  • White
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  • Roma / Traveller
  • What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were growing up? This will help us determine how different socio-economic backgrounds impact access to opportunities in the arts.*

  • Section B: Professional Background

  • What type of art sector professional are you? (Select all that apply)*
  • How did you first enter the art sector?*
  • What is your annual income (before taxes)? (Please select the USD equivalent for comparability — approximate EUR, GBP, and JPY provided for reference)*
  • Are you satisfied with your earnings?*
  • How many years have you been working in the art sector?*
  • Do you feel your current career path offers long-term stability?*
  • Are there progression opportunities within your current role?*

  • Section C: Job Search Experience

  • How do you typically find job opportunities? (Select up to 3)*
  • What are the biggest challenges you face when looking for jobs in the art sector? (Select up to 5)*
  • How long does it typically take you to find a new position?*

  • Section D: Application Process & Hiring Practices

  • How much time do you spend on applications?*
  • What’s your preferred application format?*
  • How does the job application process typically look like for you? (Select all that apply)*
  • What job application method has been the most successful in securing a job?*
  • What’s your preferred interview format?*
  • Which part of the hiring process do you find the most challenging? (Select up to 3)*
  • What qualities do you value most in an organization when applying? (Select up to 3)*
  • What are the top reasons you feel discouraged to apply for a job? (Select up to 3)*
  • Do job postings accurately reflect the reality of the role once hired?*
  • How do you approach salary negotiations?*

  • Section E: Diversity & Inclusion

  • Do you feel diversity and inclusion are adequately addressed in the hiring processes you’ve encountered?*
  • Which factors do you believe have created additional barriers for you when seeking a job in the art world? (Select all that apply)*

  • Section F: Future of Hiring in the Art World

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