CREATIVES COUNT SURVEY REPORT: TRAINING & SUPPORT SERVICES

Creatives Count is a study of creatives led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC). The survey data was collected between June 9 and August 13, 2023. The charts below show findings related to training and support services. Reports on other topics covered in the survey are available at www.racstl.org.



Assessment of Support



Agree/Disagree: I have adequate access to support opportunities (grants, residencies, classes, etc.) in St. Louis.



Agree/Disagree: I have easy access to the people and networks I need to do my creative work.



Agree/Disagree: I have easy access to the type of space I need to create my work.



Agree/Disagree: I have easy access to the equipment and supplies I need to do my work.



Did you major in a subject that’s closely related to your creative practice as an undergraduate, or pursue a subject related to your creative practice at the graduate level?



[If YES:] Did your degree program adequately prepare you for your creative career?



Over the past three years, have you applied for any grants, fellowships, or monetary awards?



Over the past three years, have you received any grants, fellowships, or monetary awards?



Over the past three years, have you participated in any social networks or networking events (virtual or in-person) to meet other creatives or develop contacts in the creative sector?



Over the past three years, have you participated in any events, seminars, workshops, or mentorship programs to advance your primary creative practice (for example, to develop your creative or business management skills, learn about new technologies, get legal or accounting advice, etc.)?