HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Arts and Beautification SurveyPublic Arts and Beautification Survey City of Oshkosh
The purpose of this survey is to gather input from the community for incorporation into the Public
Arts and Beautification Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is being developed through the City of
Oshkosh Planning Services Division with support and input from the Public Arts and Beautification
Committee. We are seeking public input regarding a variety of arts and cultural amenities in the City
of Oshkosh.
1. What is your connection to the City of Oshkosh?
I am a resident of the City of Oshkosh
I am a visitor
I am a student from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
2. In which ZIP code is your primary residence located?
3. Are you aware that the City of Oshkosh has a public art
collection including more than 30 public art projects, located in
public facilities and on public land throughout the city?
Yes
No
4. Have you ever planned a trip to another city to view public
arts?
Yes
No
5. If yes, where did you visit? What did you see?
6. What type of public arts do you favor?
Murals
Free standing sculpture
Statues or monuments
Fountains
Themed Gardens
Community events to create public art
"Street Furniture"" benches, street lamps, traffic lights, bus stops, bike racks, or waste receptacles
Performance Art
Music
7. Which of these benefits of Public Art would be helpful for
Oshkosh? (Check all that apply)
Increased local revenue through increased visitors and shoppers
Increased livability and quality of life
Provide educational opportunities
Generate new types of businesses that attract cultural tourists
Increase public involvement in the arts
Provide a sense of place and attractiveness of the city
Other (please specify)
8. How would you like to be involved with Public Art?
Help an artist to paint a mural, or other piece of public art that will be permanently displayed.
Participate in a one day outdoor event/festival to create your own artwork
Observe a one day outdoor event in which others in the community create art
Serve on an advisory board
Help design and plant a themed garden
Contribute money or time
Encourage my school, church, club, or business to sponsor a public art project.
Suggest a potential public art project
Suggest a potential location for public art
Attend a public art performance: theatre, dance, concert
Attend a public art walk or unveiling
Ask others for funding for public art
9. How do you think public art should be funded? (Check all
that apply).
Private Donations
Public Dollars
Private/Public Partnership
Other (please specify)
10. Would you like to see Public Art in the following places?
(Check all that apply)
The Riverwalk
Downtown
In City Parks
In front of or Inside Public or Private Buildings
Along Streets, Bridges, or Highway Underpasses
Other (please specify)
11. What do you think the impact of public art should be in our
community?
Provide access for all to public art
Make the city attractive for tourism, new residents and businesses
Create pride and identity in our community
Enhance the appearance of community resources such as parks, recreation facilities, libraries and
schools
Create visual markers such as landmarks and gateways that highlight entry points into our
community
Foster an understanding of community diversity
Enhance the appearance of public buildings (e.g., government facilities)
Enhance the appearance of commercial developments (e.g., "big box" stores, stadiums, etc.)
Educational opportunities for children
Other (please specify)
12. Please provide any additional feedback in the box below.
13. Recognizing that our community has many needs, is Public
Art a priority for you?
Yes
No