Storm Impact Survey
As we assess the impact of Hurricane Helene, we’ll work with local, regional, and state leaders to support recovery efforts. Your input will help us advocate for artists and organizations. Please take a moment to share how the storm affected your arts career or practice. If relevant, feel free to complete the form for both personal and organizational impacts. If you are a practicing artist, in a storm impacted area, please share the impact this storm has had on you in order to receive a $500 gift from our Western NC Arts Relief Fund. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScviqIHCsD4pvRUxt2mq52AjyCheN7_DHseB0PPcY10jTHr0Q/viewform
Contact Info
Primary Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Business Name
If Applicable
Email
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Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Website (if applicable)
Social Media (if applicable)
Please specify which social media account you are putting down. We will use this info to promote your brand and encourage people to buy your work to help you recover.
Artistic Category
1. Please select the one that applies to you:
Arts-Focused Business
Arts-Focused Organization/Nonprofit
Arts-Focused Guild, Community Group, etc.
Established/Professional/Master Artist
Early or Mid-Career Artist
Hobby Artist
Student Artist
Other
2. For Artists/Groups: Please Select Your Primary Art Medium/Type:
Visual Arts (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, videography, mixed media, installation art, etc.)
Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre, performance art, circus arts, etc.)
Literary Arts (Poetry, Fiction Playwriting, Non-fiction, Screenwriting)
Applied Arts (Architecture,Industrial Design,Fashion Design,Graphic Design,Interior Design,Jewelry Design)
Craft (Ceramics, Glass Art, Textile Arts - weaving, quilting, etc., -Metalworking, Woodworking
Media Arts (Animation,Game Design,New Media Art,Sound Art)
Culinary Arts (Gourmet Cooking, Pastry and Baking, Food Presentation)
Other
Address if funding is available and needs to be sent
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
3. For Businesses or Orgs: please select the one that applies to you:
Art Gallery
Arts Education Center/School
Art/Culture Museum
Performing Arts Venue
Arts Supply Retailer
Tattoo Artist
Studio/Workshop Space
Community Group/Guild/Co-Op
Art Sales (gift shop, restaurant, or shop that also sells local art)
Other
Impact on Livelihood
3. How has Hurricane Helene impacted your revenue, income, operations, or ability to create and sustain your artistic work or business activities?
No impact
Minor disruption
Disrupted
Significant disruption
I am unable to continue my work at this time
Other
4. Did the storm cause any loss or damage to your supplies, tools, or equipment?
Yes, Significant Damage
Some Damage
No Damage
Other
5. Was your store, studio, workspace, or any related facility damaged by the storm?
Yes, significant damage
Some damage
No damage
Other
7. Were any upcoming projects, commissions, exhibitions, store hours, events, or classes affected by the storm?
Significant Impact
Minor Impact
No Impact
Other
If yes to any of the questions above, please explain what was lost or damaged/how:
8. Please estimate the cost to repair or replace any losses or damages caused by the storm.
9. Has the storm affected your income/revenue?
Totally
Partially
Not at all
Other
9. If you experienced any loss of revenue due to the storm (e.g., closures, cancellations, damaged artwork, reduced customer traffic), please provide an estimate of the amount:
10. Please describe the physical losses or how the storm impacted your career, income, or operations.
10.5 For Artists: Please describe the effects of time lost on creative work, as well as impacts on your focus, productivity, and concentration due to the catastrophic circumstances.
How Can We Help?
11. What specific needs or resources would help you recover from the impact of the hurricane? (Check all that apply)
Financial assistance
Replacement art supplies/equipment
Access to temporary studio/workspace
Emotional or mental health support
Support applying to relief from various relief opportunities
Opportunities to earn income - perform, exhibit, or sell my artwork
Other
11.a. If you need financial assistance, how much do you need? (we can't make any promises)
12. What are the most critical ways we can support you right now?
If you need a reimbursement and have a receipt from the purchase, please attach a photo of it here
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12. We are considering providing special opportunities to help artists recuperate due to loss of income during this time. Please select any that would interest you.
Help connecting with venues off the mountain who would be willing to invite High Country Artists and Musicians to perform or sell there.
Help with travel expenses or registration fees so I can take advantage of opportunities off the mountain.
Submit my work for an online community shop and promote so I can sell my stuff online.
Share my profile and link to my online store on SM to encourage people to buy direct from my online shop.
Participate in a local holiday market so I can vend directly.
Participate in a local art exhibition - Blowing Rock Art & History has offered to host a WAC showcase.
Participate in a pop-up holiday show where I can bring my artwork but don't have to vend directly.
13. What are the most critical ways we can support right now? If you lost supplies or equipment, what are the most critical items to replace?
14. Are you interested in volunteering, group discussions, resource-sharing, or social opportunities to connect with other artists affected by the storm, either in person or virtually?
Yes
Maybe
No
Other
Would you be interested in participating in connecting as a community (in person) with other artists affected by the storm - potluck or meetup at a local bar, etc.?
Yes
No
Maybe
Other
13. Anything else you'd like to share about your storm experience? We'd love to hear your story.
14. Do you want to share photos/videos of the damage, or your experience?
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Buskers Fest Participant Response
If you planned to participate in Buskers Fest, please select the dates to reschedule that are most viable for you.
1. Please indicate your preferred dates for the next Boone Fall Fest (select all that apply).
3rd Weekend in October (18th/19th)
4th Friday in October - 24th (Saturday is a football game so no event can be scheduled)
1st Weekend in November
1st Weekend in December
Other
2. We're considering changing to a one-day event instead of the planned two days. What is your preference?
Both Days, As Planning
Saturday Only
Friday Only
Cancel altogether - try next year
No preference
Other
3. Please share any thoughts or ideas for the fest, new events, or community activities in response to the storm.
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