Plan 26 — Full Survey → Roanoke Arts Commission

Step 1 of 10

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How do you participate in Roanoke’s arts and cultural life? (Select all that apply.)

I attend events (festivals, performances, exhibitions, etc.)

I make or practice art (painting, music, writing, dance, craft, digital, etc.)

I work professionally in the arts/culture sector

I volunteer with arts or cultural groups

I teach, coach, or mentor artists/creatives

I help organize or host arts/culture activities

I support arts and culture through donations or advocacy

I don’t currently participate

Other (please describe)

Other

City Plan 2040 highlights arts and culture as essential to Roanoke’s quality of life. For each of the following, please rate how important it is to your experience of living in Roanoke.

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
Festivals and community events
Public art (murals, sculptures, installations)
Museums and cultural institutions
Performances (music, theater, dance, etc.)
Local cultural traditions and heritage
Opportunities to learn or practice art (classes, workshops, youth programs, community learning, etc.)
Arts and culture in my neighborhood
Access to free or low-cost arts and cultural activities
Representation of diverse cultures and voices in the arts

What prevents you from participating in Roanoke’s arts and cultural activities? (Select all that apply.)

Cost or affordability

Transportation or getting to locations

Lack of information or not knowing what’s happening

Events or venues not near where I live

Lack of childcare

Accessibility needs (mobility, sensory, etc.)

Not feeling welcomed or represented

Schedule or timing conflicts

Safety concerns

Physical ability / health limitations

No one to go with

Nothing I’m interested in

I don’t experience barriers

Other (please describe)

Other

What would make it easier or more inviting for you to participate?

Have you ever traveled outside the Roanoke region for an arts or cultural experience? (Select all that apply.)

Yes, for a festival or major event

Yes, for a performance

Yes, for a museum, exhibit, or cultural site

Yes, for a class, workshop, or creative learning

Yes, for something cultural or community-based (heritage, traditions, markets, etc.)

No, I haven’t traveled for arts or culture

Other (please specify)

Other

If yes, what made that experience memorable or worth the trip?

Now we'd like to understand where you’d most like to see arts and culture in everyday life. How important is it to you that arts and culture are visible in each of the following everyday community spaces? Re-order the following items in order of importance, where the first item is the most important.

Neighborhood centers
Parks & outdoor spaces
Libraries
Schools
Greenways & trails
Public transportation areas (bus stops, transit hubs)
Commercial corridors or small business districts
Healthcare and community service locations

How do you see arts and culture contributing to Roanoke's future? Consider areas such as economic growth, talent attraction, tourism, and general quality of life.

Rank your top 5 priorities for arts and cultural investment in the next decade.

Priority 1

Priority 2

Priority 3

Priority 4

Priority 5

What cultural experiences do you hope Roanoke’s youth can access to help young people feel connected, represented, creative, and rooted in their community?

How do arts and culture show up (or not show up) in your neighborhood today?

What’s something we haven’t asked, but you want to share?