VAC Programming Survey
We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington better understand community interest, improve programming and explore opportunities for art and creativity help us make informed decisions to ensure our programs remain accessible, engaging and sustainable for years to come.
About You and the VAC?
1. Which community do you live in?
Bowmanville
Courtice
Newcastle
Orono
Other Clarington community
Elsewhere in Durham Region
Outside Durham Region
Other
Please specify your community or municipality
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Please specify :
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2. What is your age group?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-64
65+
Prefer not to say
3. Which best describes your experience with the VAC?
I visit or participate regularly.
I’ve visited or participated a few times.
I’ve visited once.
I’ve heard of the VAC but haven’t visited.
I’d never heard of the VAC before this survey.
4. What, if anything, has prevented you from visiting the VAC or participating in its activities? (Select all that apply.)
I wasn’t aware of the VAC.
I wasn’t sure what activities were offered.
Cost
Scheduling
Transportation or location
Accessibility or accommodations needs
Activities haven’t matched my interests.
Nothing has prevented me.
Other
Would you like to tell us more about any of the barriers you selected? (optional)
5. Before taking this survey, were you aware that the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) is an independent, non-profit registered Charity and is not a department of the Municipality of Clarington
Yes, I was aware.
I knew the VAC was a non-profit, but wasn’t aware it was independent of the Municipality of Clarington.
I thought the VAC was a department of the Municipality of Clarington.
No, I wasn’t aware.
I’m not sure
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Classes, Workshops and Programming
6. What types of art classes or workshops would interest you? (Select all that apply.)
Painting
Drawing
Ceramics
Printmaking
Sculpture
Photography
Life Drawing
Digital Illustration
Bookbinding
Collage
Beading
I’m not interested in classes or workshops.
Other
Please specify
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7. What other types of VAC programs or events would interest you? (Select all that apply.)
Artist talks and panel discussions
Guided exhibition tours
Exhibition openings and special events
Free drop-in creative activities
Family-friendly art activities
None of the above
Other
Please specify
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8. Which Clarington communities would you consider attending art classes or workshops in? (Select all that apply.)
Bowmanville
Courtice
Newcastle
Orono
Hampton
Haydon
Kendal
None of the above
Other
Please specify
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9. When would you prefer to attend adult art classes or workshops? Preferred days: Select all that apply:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Preferred times: select all that apply
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
10. Have you previously taken a class or workshop at the VAC?
Yes
No
What was your experience like? Is there anything we could improve? (Optional)
11. Do you have children aged 6-14 who currently attend or might be interested in VAC programming?
Yes
No
What are their ages? (Select all that apply.)
6-8
9-10
11-14
What types of children’s programming would interest your family? (Select all that apply.)
Multi- week art classes
One-time workshops
Free family drop-in activities
School holiday or March Break programs
Other
Please specify
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When would your family prefer children’s programming? (Select all that apply.)
Weekday after school
Weekday evenings
Weekend mornings
Weekend afternoons
School holidays
No preference
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Studio Space
12. Do you currently engage in any artistic or creative activities? (Select all that apply.)
Yes, based in Clarington
Yes, based elsewhere in Durham Region
Yes, based outside Durham Region
No
What does your artistic practice involve? (Select all that apply.)
Painting
Drawing
Sculpture
Photography
Ceramics
Writing
Filmmaking
Other
Please specify
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13. Would you be interested in renting studio space at the VAC?
Yes
No
Maybe
What type of studio access would best suit your needs? (Select all that apply)
Private studio
Shared studio
Occasional access to a communal workspace
No preference
Not sure
Other
Please specify
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Which monthly rental price ranges would you be comfortable paying for a studio space? (Select all that apply.)
$200-249
$250-299
$300-399
$400 or more
Not sure
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Public Art in Clarington
VAC is exploring ways to bring more art into public spaces across Clarington, beyond the gallery. We’d like to hear what kinds of public art you’d like to see and where you think it could make a difference
14. Would you like to see more public art in Clarington?
Yes
No
Maybe
15. What kinds of public art would you most like to see? (Select up to five.)
Murals and painted walls
Artist-designed street banners
Sculptures and temporary installations
Video art and outdoor projections
Interactive or community-created art
Art integrated into parks and public spaces
I’m not particularly interested in public art
Other
Please specify
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16. Where would you most like to see public art in Clarington? (Select up to five.)
Downtowns and main streets
Parks and trails
Libraries
Recreation centres and community hubs
Shopping areas and local business districts
Municipal buildings and public spaces
Rural communities
Community events and festivals
Along roads and everyday travel routes
Other
Please specify
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17. Are there particular places in Clarington where you think public art would be meaningful or make a difference?
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Community Outreach & Additional Feedback
18. Where do you typically find information about local events and activities in Clarington? (Select all that apply.)
Instagram
Facebook
Email newsletters
Local community groups or newsletters
Local newspapers or event calendars
Posters or flyers in community spaces
Mailed flyers or brochures
Other
Are there any specific local community groups, newsletters, newspapers, or event calendars you regularly use or would recommend? (optional)
Is there anything else you’d like to share that could help the VAC improve its programs, activities, or community engagement? (optional)
Thank you for your feedback!
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