Hi, I recently joined our local art council and my first assignment is writing a questionaire for the council's juried art shows. What are some of the best questions juried art show sponsors should always ask before and after an event to insure they are in touch with the artist's needs to help plan more successful events??? Thanks for your help!
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I just came across this "Ideal Prospectus" on the NAIA site that should be helpful. NAIA is an organization of art fair artists and sponsors that furthers the business side of doing art fairs.
• Logistics questions. For example, how was the load-in? load-out? parking?
• Registration -- handled well?
• Booth sitters -- on-time? Efficient?
• Awards judging? Fair?
There's almost a standard set of questions, but I don't have a questionnaire handy to refer to...
HTH
Jim
Anne M Curtis > Jim ParkerFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:58pm
Thanks... I have seen different types of questions asked... ranging from how much money did you make to questions regarding the logistics. We are most interested in the types of questions that will help us create a better show the following year, so I'm anxious to hear what people think should be asked.
Jim Parker > Anne M CurtisFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:15am
Here's an example from the Boca Raton Museum of Art two weeks ago:
Name (optional)
Category
Booth (optional)
How many times have you participated in this show?
First Time__ 2-4__ 5-7__8+__
Did you participate in another South Florida show prior to or following this show?
Yes__ No__ What show(s)?
Did the following meet your needs?
Zapplication Process? (explain)
Email correspondence? (explain)
Telephone correspondence? (explain)
EVENT
Registration process___
Physical Layout___
Access to your booth at setup and breakdown___
Booth sitting__
Security__
Parking__
Museum staff and volunteer accessibility___
Hospitality___
Caliber of visitors___
EVALUATION
Did sales meet your expectations?___
Comments/Suggestions___
They collected the forms on Sunday afternoon, but neglected to add a fax number or address to respond after the show...
Anne M Curtis > Jim ParkerFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:22am
Thank you so much for taking the time to send me this information. In spite of the poor news reports... I am excited about this season... YTD my sales are about double what they were at this time last year. Perhaps it has to do with working smarter not harder. I am focusing more on internet sales than in the past.
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I just came across this "Ideal Prospectus" on the NAIA site that should be helpful. NAIA is an organization of art fair artists and sponsors that furthers the business side of doing art fairs.
• Registration -- handled well?
• Booth sitters -- on-time? Efficient?
• Awards judging? Fair?
There's almost a standard set of questions, but I don't have a questionnaire handy to refer to...
HTH
Jim
Name (optional)
Category
Booth (optional)
How many times have you participated in this show?
First Time__ 2-4__ 5-7__8+__
Did you participate in another South Florida show prior to or following this show?
Yes__ No__ What show(s)?
Did the following meet your needs?
Zapplication Process? (explain)
Email correspondence? (explain)
Telephone correspondence? (explain)
EVENT
Registration process___
Physical Layout___
Access to your booth at setup and breakdown___
Booth sitting__
Security__
Parking__
Museum staff and volunteer accessibility___
Hospitality___
Caliber of visitors___
EVALUATION
Did sales meet your expectations?___
Comments/Suggestions___
They collected the forms on Sunday afternoon, but neglected to add a fax number or address to respond after the show...