Community Survey

THE ART STUDIO, INC. COMMUNITYSURVEY

The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) wants to know what you think!

Please take a moment to complete this short survey to tell us your interests, help us better meet the needs of our community, attract more members, and determine the effectiveness of our programming and services. In order to make this survey reflective of the entire community, we’ll need a high level of participation. Please feel free to photocopy or request extra copies. And please be honest or even blunt! Your identity is not required, and we need to know your true feelings in order to remain viable.

You may either submit your answers by e-mail to tracyd@artstudio.org or return a paper copy to The Art Studio, Inc., Attention: Surveys, 720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701-4424. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions, (409) 838-5393.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to assist us.

I. Background Information

Although some of these questions may be personal in nature, we ask to determine what types of populations we’re serving (or not!).

1. Ethnicity (indicate all that apply): ____African American ____Asian American ____Hispanic/Latino(a) ____Native American ____Pacific Islander ____White ____Other:_________________

2a. Gender: 2b. Age ____ ____Female ____Male 8. Rank our activities,from 1 to 6, 1 being most beneficial to the community, 6 being least beneficial. ___Classes, Workshops ___Band Night ___Exhibitions ___The ISSUE ___Sales Gallery ___Affordable studio space __________________________________ __________________________________

9. What activities or services would you like at TASI that we don’t have now? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

3. Current income range: ____Under 11K/yr ____11K-24K/year ____24K-40K/yr ____40K-60K/yr ____60K-100K/yr ____100K+

4. Highest level of education completed: ____High School ____Associates degree ____Bachelor’s degree ____Master’s degree ____Doctoral degree

5. Are you an artist? ____Yes ____No If yes, medium ____________________________

6. How did you find out about TASI? ____Word of mouth ____Website ____Direct mail ____The ISSUE ____Media advertisement ____Other:_________________________ __________________________________

7. Please indicate what types of activities you/your family have attended or participated in at TASI: ____Classes or Workshops ____Exhibitions ____Band Night ____Other: _____________________ 10. Is there anything at TASI that you feel is not beneficial to our community ? If so, what? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

II: Membership

11. Are you currently a member of TASI? ____Yes ____No

12. If Yes, what caused you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition (TASIMJAE) ____Attended an Adult Clay Class ____To sell your artwork in our Sales Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magzine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 13. If not, what might motivate you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition ____Attending a Class ____To sell your artwork in our Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magazine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

14. In the future, which of the following TASI activities will you be most likely to participate in? ____Classes or Workshops ____Band Night____The ISSUE ____Exhibitions____Sales Gallery ____Studio space ____Other: __________________________________

III: Education

15. How many classes have you attended at TASI? __________________________________

16. What classes would you like to see offered at TASI? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

17. Please make any additional comments or suggestions about this survey below, or on an additional sheet of paper. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

18. If you would be willing to be contacted for follow up, please provide your name and a contact e-mail address or phone number on a separate sheet of paper. This identification is optional and will not be associated with your answers on the survey.

Thank You!

Mission Statement

Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

PURPOSE

The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

GOALS

1. To present public exhibitions 2. To provide educational opportunities 3. To provide accessible equipment for artists 4. To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people

OBJECTIVES

1. To present 10 art exhibitions per year 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment 3. To provide better access to artists for the public 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes 5. To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work 7. To provide a display retail outlet for artists 8. To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

GEEKfrom page 9

WE CARRY ART SUPPLIES IN OUR SALES GALLERY

11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday

Ceramics • Paintings • Jewelry Plus Art Studio merchandise including shirts and tote bags. Whether you are an art collector or just shopping for gifts,we have something for you.

VISIT OUR SALES GALLERY TODAY AT 720 FRANKLIN IN DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT 409-838-5393 • www.artstudio.org

THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE

Volume 11, No. 1 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Permit #135 Beaumont, TX

This fall we are offering another class,but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter.So,it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make

Studio,Inc. less. wire-wrapped jewelry. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure youpay attention to some of the familiar classes.SalsaINSIDE another acrylic painting class.Grace the ISSUE,your e-mail,and fliers at night is nowon Wednesdays.Life drawing has not been attracting the • GEEK’S GIFT GUIDE Megnet is comingback in October to do bookbinding.No photography the Studio for updatesas we add even more classes to the list. numbers itused to,so we will now this session,but look for it to return• THOUGHTCRIME: MUSINGS FROM AREA POETS hold itevery other week. in the future.• AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Ren Brumfield, GregBuscemeis going to offer adaytime clay class.It will meet the We are offering several new classes.Andy Coughlan fuses the• HOLIDAY SHOP-O-RAMA EXTRAVAGANZA TASIeducation coordinator same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new• ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: artstudio@artstudio.org

Mission Statement

MASK MAKING ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING KIDS CLAY Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon devoted to: providing opportunities for interac-

Sept. 16-Oct. 21 Aug. 31-Oct. 12 Sept. 18-Oct. 23 tion between the public and the Southeast Texas $100 ($80 for members) $115 ($95 for members) $75 community of artists; furnishing affordable stu-

Explore the rich tradition of masks in the- You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically Beginning clay class introduces a variety of dio space to originating artists of every medium; ater. Create and decorate large-form masks in this fun and easy class. handbuilding techniques, preparation and promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art for performance or decoration using a vari- Instructed by Karen deMedrano. application of glazes, and the raku firing forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art eduety of techniques from painting to collage. process. cational opportunities to everyone, of every age,

Imagination is the only limit. This six-week BOOKBINDING Instructed by Katheryn Rogers. regardless of income level, race, national origin, course will also include tips on using your masks in performance and the history of Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8-Nov. 12 WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, sex or religion. masks around the world. $110 ($90 for members) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Southeast Texas’ and Southwest Louisiana’s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions.

Instructed by Andy Coughlan. Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 PURPOSE ACRYLIC PAINTING Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 11-Oct.16 $95 ($75 for members) Learn to express your own ideas and feelings with painter and art educator George Wentz. You will explore brush techniques, acrylic paint mixing, and layering paint. Supplies to be purchased separately. List available from the Studio. BASKET CLASS this introductory class. Instructed by Grace Megnet. ADULT CLAY (MORNINGS) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $100 ($80 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing. Instructed by Greg Busceme. $45 per session Introduction to creating unique jewelry using wire and beads. You will learn basic techniques and complete a bracelet or anklet. Students will need to purchase some materials separately, list available at The Art Studio. Instructed by Cindi Picou. LIFE DRAWING GROUP Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 Memberships Thanks to all these new and renewing members. Member support is the backbone of our operations! Volunteers These people are the life blood of our organization. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! To volunteer, drop by The Art Studio, Inc., or call 409-838-5393. INDIVIDUAL Becky Ames Brad Bishop Michael Cacioppo Michael Clanahan Dee Foley Kay Turner FAMILY/GROUP Randy Best Hunter & Debra Bothe Rex Goode The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other. GOALS ISSUE DISTRIBUTION POINTS For more information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org REGISTER EARLY AS CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 $32 to $50 Step-by-step instruction in creating a different functional and decorative basket each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes. For more information and to register, call Emma at 337-527-5328. FOUNDRY WORKSHOP Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Dates to be announced $100 (80 for members) In this two-day workshop, you will design and cast your original artwork in aluminum. Ages 15 and older. Limited to six participants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally. ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $150 ($130 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing. Instructed by Greg Busceme. SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 8-Oct. 13 $10 per session ($5 LU students) Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Rhumba. $5 per session Uninstructed group creating studies of the human form, drawing from a different model each session. THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING Third Thursday of the month Free Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt original poems, rants, and stories. Led by Guiseppe Barranco. Dustin Gaudet Sallie Inman Michael & Marianna Measells Chris Nelson Jim Oaks Ann Orchard Julie Rhoden Robert Rogan Rozalia Stark Dennis & Rhonda McNally Ruth Miller Franz & Mary Ellen Von Netzer PATRON Joe & Linda Domino Scott Hasty 1. To present public exhibitions 2. To provide educational opportunities 3. To provide accessible equipment for artists 4. To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people OBJECTIVES 1. To present 10 art exhibitions per year 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment 3. To provide better access to artists for the public 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes 5. To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work 7. To provide a display retail outlet for artists 8. To expand programming and activities with increased facility space