Incubating Creative Connections in Western Sydney

ICE is participating in research on Western Sydney artists – particularly in relation to your needs for spaces, resources and training. This will help us to target and develop services, training and partnerships and that responds to your needs.

If you're a Western Sydney artist we'd love it if you could take the time to fill out this short online survey. If you wish to go into the draw to receive one of four $50 book vouchers from Borders please leave your contact details at Question 14.

The Survey

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. Unless you provide your contact details below, this survey is confidential. If you agree to provide your details, the survey results will be separate from your personal details, and every attempt will be made to ensure that your privacy is respected.

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* Required

1. What kind of creative work do you do? *

2. What is your connection to Western Sydney? * (you can tick more than one)

• I grew up in Western Sydney
• I live in Western Sydney now
• I have studied in Western Sydney
• I work in Western Sydney
• I have exhibited, performed, had a residency or creative project in Western Sydney
• I have collaborated with Western Sydney artists, musicians, performers, filmmakers
• Other:

3. What areas do you currently work in? * (you can tick more than one)

• Broadcast
• Craft
• Design
• Digital
• Education
• Indigenous
• Music
• Performance
• Screen
• Visual
• Writing
• Community Cultural Development

4. Where do you produce (or provide) your creative work? *

• At home
• At the homes or spaces of friends/family
• At your own studio space/theatre
• At the venue of clients/employers
• At a hired venue
• At Switch
• Other:

5. What is the postcode of where you live? *

6. How much income do you generate annually from your creative work? Zero-$1,000 Less than $5,000 $5,000-$10,000 $10,000-$20,000 $20,000-$50,000 more than $50,000

7. Do you mainly work as a: * Solo practitioner Small organisation (fewer than five members) Medium organisation (fewer than 20 members) Large organisation (more than 20 members)

8. Who are the current consumers/buyers of your creative work? *

• Friends/family
• Other creative producers
• Local Government
• Community Organisations
• Regional Arts Associations
• Festivals. Performance Venues
• Local Business
• Private Commercial Clients
• International Clients
• Other:

9. Has Artfiles helped you to find work or employment contacts? *

• People have contacted me through Artfiles
• I have found contacts through Artfiles
• I have not received employment through Artfiles
• I'm not sure if Artfiles has helped me or not

10. How do you promote yourself and your creative work? *

• Through friends, family or personal networks
• Online: blogging, email, facebook, your website etc.
• Word of Mouth: former employers, friends or colleagues
• At training courses, seminars or meetings
• At events, screenings, performances or exhibitions
• Through Artfiles
• I don't know where to meet clients or employers
• Other:

11. Of the following list, what are the three most important factors that you believe would help you the most in developing and promoting your creative practice to potential clients or patrons? * Please select only three answers.

• IT support/assistance
• Equipment Hire
• Training/ Education
• Documentation
• Production Support
• Data Storage
• Office Supplies
• Training
• Book Keeping
• Financial Guidance
• Assistance with grants, sponsorship applications
• Marketing/Strategic Planning
• Meeting Space
• Exhibition/Display/Performance Space
• Communication

12. Do you use computers, digital media or the internet for your work? *

• No, and I am not interested in digital media
• No, but I would like to learn how
• No, because I don't have sufficient access to equipment
• Yes, and I have all of my own equipment
• Yes, and I have had training from ICE
• Yes, and I use equipment from Switch
• Yes, and I would like more training
• Other:

13. Describe your ideal creative workspace: *

14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. If you are interested in participating in a brief interview about artist services in Western Sydney please provide your name, email and phone number below.

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If you have any questions about the study please contact Research Assistant Margaret Mayhew by emailing research@ice.org.au

[Article posted 6 June 2008]