Arts survey launched

Saturday 18 August 2018

An arts survey asking what music, culture and arts mean to people in Guernsey has been launched.

The Arts Strategy Working Group, in conjunction with Island Global Research, are undertaking the survey to find out how islanders support and contribute to the arts. It is funded by the Guernsey Community Foundation.

Chief Executive and ASWG member Jim Roberts said all opinions were welcome.

“The survey looks at the island’s arts scene in its widest sense, from photography to classical music, poetry to musical theatre. If you’ve ever been to a gig or watched a play or gone to the North Show – or thought about doing these things but haven’t – then we want to hear from you.”

In May, the ASWG invited a range of influencers and stakeholders to a special event at St James to find out more about the opportunities and challenges facing Guernsey’s arts sector. The survey uses the feedback from that event as a starting point, and aims to give the general public a say in how the Island can best support local talent and attract talent from overseas.

The survey is aimed at people aged 16 and up, with the Youth Commission separately seeking the views of younger islanders. Part of the survey is intended for artists and anyone who directly supports the arts by volunteering or providing services. It’s part of a programme of work being undertaken by the ASWG that will culminate with the publication of an arts strategy later in the year.

The survey can be found at www.foundation.gg and www.islandglobalresearch.com.