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Statewide Survey of the Arts - Assessing the value of creativity in our lives
In 2008, the Maryland State Arts Council launched a comprehensive
strategic planning process—Imagine Maryland—to strengthen and
elevate the Arts as a vital and vibrant asset of the State’s quality of life.
To better learn how people connect to and value the Arts, the Maryland
Department of Business & Economic Development commissioned a
public survey—the first of its kind ever conducted in the state.
We have long recognized that many Marylanders hold a deep appreciation
of and involvement with the Arts. Now, thanks to the Statewide Survey of
the Arts, we know for the first time just how connected we are to the Arts.
What we learned from this inaugural survey is essential to understanding
the role of the Arts in people’s lives and livelihoods. For the first time, we have independent, statistically significant data illustrating that Marylanders universally value the Arts and are actively creating art at home, school and work. We also know that Marylanders are active participants in the Arts—nine
out of 10 attended a musical performance, live theater, art festival or
gallery this past year. And, Marylanders strongly support the Arts through
charitable donations, encouraging others to pursue their art or purchasing
handcrafted items.
Whether aspiring creator, seasoned artist, thoughtful observer or weekend
hobbyist, it is clear that Marylanders are tuned in and turned on to their
own creative energy and to the Arts in their communities. These findings
make it clear that imagination nurtures our spirit, elevates our humanity
and deepens our connections to our world. The full report is available to download below.
Downloadable documents
Survey Fact Sheet
STATEWIDE SURVEY -FACTSHEET.pdf
Statewide Survey of the Arts
Statewide_survey.pdf
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