Public Art Survey

1. What types of public art would you like to see in Palmer Lake? (select your top 3 choices) Question

1. Murals (ex. Tunnels, buildings, utility boxes, etc)

2. Streetscape elements (ex. Benches, bike racks, lighting fixtures, etc.)

3. Sculptures (ex. Historical, abstract, etc.)

4. Artwork integrated into buildings (ex. Bridges, building facades, etc.)

5. Art in landscaping (ex. Naturalistic, art on trails)

6. Temporary art exhibits and performances (ex. Chalk art, festivals, art walks, light shows/displays, performances, etc.)

7. Navigational signage (ex. Directional/wayfinding, gateway signage into town)

8. Whimsical

Other:

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2. I would like our public art to reflect.. (select up to 3 that apply) *

1. Beauty

2. Local Culture and traditions

3. Landscape and Nature

4. Community

5. Social Movements

6. Themes appropriate for general audiences

Other:

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3. Where would you like to see more public art in our town? (select 5 that apply) *

1. Historic Downtown Palmer Lake

2. Entrances into Downtown

3. Entrances into the Town of Palmer Lake [just east of the RR bridge and north to county line]

4. Town Parks

5. Trails and open space

6. Sidewalks and walking areas

7. Around the lake

8. Private developments (ex. office, shopping complexes, private developments, etc.)

9. Vacant lots

10. Along high use areas such as Creekside Trailhead, Lover’s Lane, Santa Fe Trail, lake, and PL businesses

Other:

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4. What do you believe is the role and outcomes of public art? (select all that apply) *

1. Improve the community's attractiveness

2. Boost the local economy

3. Enhance community development

4. Inspire creativity

5. Support the Town's cultural and shared historical identity

6. Encourage visitors from out of town

7. Evoke social growth

8. Provide opportunities local artists and the arts community

9. Contribute to local pride

10. Enhance the identity of community institutions and civic buildings

11. Increase the quality of life

Other:

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5. What best describes your participation in the arts in the past 12 months? (select all that apply)

1. Attended an outdoor event or performance

2. Visited gallery spaces

3. Attended a theater or dance performance

4. Attended an event or class

5. Looked at the sculptures around downtown

Other:

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6. What are your barriers to participating in public art? (select all that apply)

1. Lack of time/overfull schedule

2. Prefer to do other activities

3. Lack of transportation

4. Lack of information about events

Other:

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7. Should public art be part of the investment in future parks, streetscape improvements, public works, transit, and cultural assets?

1. Yes

2. No

Other:

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8. My interest level in public art is...

1. Extremely interested

2. Very interested

3. Somewhat interested

4. Not so interested

5. Not at all interested

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9. How long have you lived in Palmer Lake?

1. Less than 1 year

2. 1 to 10 years

3. More than 10 years

4. I do not live in Palmer Lake or adjoining unincorporated areas

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10. In what local area do you live?

1. East of Lake

2. West of Lake

3. Glen

4. Along 105

5. Unincorporated adjoining Palmer Lake's perimeters

6. Palmer Lake resident

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11. Do you have children under 18 in your home?

1. Yes

2. No

3. prefer not to answer

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12. What is your age group?

1. Under 18

2. 18 to 34

3. 35 to 54

4. 55 to 64

5. 65+

6. prefer not to answer

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13. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns about public art in Palmer Lake not reflected in your answers?

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14. Are you an artist or creative?

1. yes

2. no

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The Star, The Mountains, The Lake, and The Arts

Arts Council Palmer Lake

Public Art Survey for the local residents.