VAM Kids & Teens Art Program Survey

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Has your child participated in an art program at Visual Arts Mississauga?* This field is required.
Currently enrolled
Participated in the past
Not yet, but interested
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Other
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How old is your child(ren)?* This field is required.Select all that apply
3-5 years
6-8 years
9-12 years
13-17 years
18-25 years
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What other activites does your child particpate in?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Sports & Phycal Activities
Scouts or Guides
1:1 Tutoring or Therapy
Music or Voice
Language classes
Other
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What is most important when choosing an arts program for your child?* This field is required.(Choose up to 3)
Building artistic skills
Creativity and self-expression
Socializing with other young artists
Confidence building
Portfolio development
Screen-free activity
Quality instructors
Affordable programs
Convenient schedule/ location
Schedule coordination for siblings
Other
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What makes you choose VAM?* This field is required.(Choose up to 3)
Quality of programs
Variety of programs
Reputation in the community
Location
Small class sizes
Affordable pricing
Recommended by friends/family
Previous positive experience
Skilled instructors
Other
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What types of programs would you like to see more of?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Drawing (a greater variety of subjects and/or styles)
Painting (a greater variety of subjects and/or styles)
Ceramics
Sculpture
Cartooning
Digital Art - (drawing, animation, photography, or film)
Fibre arts (embroidery, crochet and/or knitting)
Jewellery making
Maker space (open ended building & sculpture)
Family workshops
Creative upcycling
1:1 individualized instruction
Preschool programs
Half-day camp
Preschool Camp
Other
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Which formats appeal most to your family?* This field is required.Select 2
Structured, skill-building art classes (build a foundation)
Project-based art classes (to achieve a style or outcome)
Open-ended creative experiences (self-directed with materials provided)
Drop-in workshops (flexible & creative)
Other
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What program length do you prefer?* This field is required.Select 2
Single workshops or drop- ins
4-6 week sessions
8-10 week sessions
Full year registration
Other
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What would be your ideal weekday offering (s)?* This field is required.Select all that apply
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What would be your ideal weekend offering(s)?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Morning (9:00-11:00am)
Mid-day (11:30am-1:30pm)
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How important is it for siblings to be able to attend programs at the same time?* This field is required.
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not applicable
Other
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What are the main reasons you stopped registering at VAM?* This field is required.Choose up to 3
Scheduled time doesn't work
Cost
Child's interests changed
Conflict with other activities
Location isn't convenient
Wasn't aware of new offerings
My child wasn't enjoying it
Lack of progress
Age restrictions
Other
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What would encourage you to return?* This field is required.Choose up to 3
More convenient scheduling
More program choices
Lower cost
Early registration discounts
Sibling/ friend discounts
Year-round registration discount
Individual tutoring/attention
Offerings in my neighbourhood
Other
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In your opinion, what incentives would be the most valuable?* This field is required.Choose up to 3
Early bird discounts
Sibling/Friend discounts
Multi-registration discounts
Payment installments
Priority registration access
Art kit included with registration
Exhibition opportunities for my child
Guest artist visits
Special VAM merchandise
Other
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What sources do you use to find activities fro your child?Select 2
Social media
Influencer
VAM newsletter
Google search
AI tool (ex., ChatGPT, Gemini)
Physical signage
Friend or colleague recommendatons
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Would you be interested in a discounted "Year of Art" registration that includes Fall, Winter and Spring sessions?* This field is required.Select one
Definitely interested
Somewhat interested
Not interested
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How much does the instructor is influence your decision to register?* This field is required.Select one
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important, they all seem skilled
18
What is the biggest barrier to registering for VAM programs, if any? * This field is required.
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Would you like to be entered into the raffle to win a $100 VAM gift card?* This field is required.If you are also one of the first 25 respondants, you will receive a $25 coupon toward a future Kids/Teens registration.
Yes, I want the chance to win. I'll provide my name, email and postal code.
No, I do not want a chance to win.
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