Pima Cultural Plan: Prompting the Future
Public Survey
Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. You will be redirected to the forums following completion of the survey. This survey is part of a study to measure the impact of the arts and culture in Pima County. January 17-19th 2007 the Pima Cultural Plan held Community Forums through out Tucson/ Pima County. Community meeting attendees, participants in key interviews, focus groups and advisory committees were asked the following questions below.
What is the zip code of your primary residence?
What is your gender?
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Ethnicity-
Which of the following ranges includes your annual household income?
We would like you to rank the assets according to how much value each asset provides for Pima County’s arts and culture. You will rank each cultural asset according to the scale below. Check High to indicate that it is very important, Low to indicate that it is not important, and Below Average, Average, or Above Average for assets that you believe fall in between these values.
Question 1.

What are the most important creative assets and/or cultural resources of Pima County?

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Pima County’s beautiful natural environment
The region’s rich history and heritage
Existing cultural venues and galleries
Tolerant and progressive community
Cultural activity contributes to the regional economy
Local artists, artisans and crafts persons
Cultural diversity
Arts and cultural education programs for children and adults
Cultural activity helps to revitalize neighborhoods and districts
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Are there other creative or cultural assets not listed above that you think should be included?
Question 2.

What outcomes or results of the cultural plan would contribute to a future in which creativity flourishes in Pima County? (Please indicate how important each outcome is below).

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A perception that artists are an asset to the community
More education and youth program opportunities
Political support for cultural development
More training, professional development and technical assistance services
Affordable healthcare for creative professionals
Fellowships for artists
Better marketing and visibility for the arts and culture
Strengthened linkages between the University of Arizona and the community cultural sector
Affordable space for performance, exhibition, rehearsal, classes, storage, studios and offices.
Enhanced funding and support from the public sector
Enhanced funding and support from the private sector
More coordination, collaboration and networking among artists, creative professionals and organizations
Successful cultural development within Rio Nuevo
Tucson and Pima County preserve and enhance its authentic cultural identity
Warehouse district is preserved for artists’ studios and cultural businesses
Improved design standards for public and private development
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Are there other creative or cultural assets not listed above that you think should be included?