Become an Arts Data Collector for the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study
PCA seeks volunteer data collectors for its participation in Arts & Economic Prosperity IV, a national study by Americans for the Arts. Data Collectors will implement audience-intercept surveys at arts events in Charlottesville and Albemarle throughout 2011. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the largest national study of the economic impact of the arts to date and to help gather important information for our area’s arts-and-culture sector.
To apply to be a Data Collector for Arts & Economic Prosperity IV in Charlottesville-Albemarle, email a brief statement of interest and resume or description of key qualifications to director@charlottesvillearts.org.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout 2011, but early submissions are strongly encouraged.
Volunteers don’t need to commit to the full year of data collection, but a minimum of 2 months of involvement is expected.
Responsibilities:
- Attend training session hosted by PCA
- Sign up to survey audiences / collect surveys at 5 or more area arts events
- Attend 5 or more arts events and collect up to 50 audience intercept surveys at each
- Submit completed surveys to PCA’s office in McGuffey Art Center
Benefits:
- Free admission to select area arts events (standing room only or seating when available)
- Opportunity to work with representatives from area arts venues, including visual, theatre, music, film, literary, and cultural-historical organizations
- Electronic copy of study findings in summer 2012
- Free 1-year membership in PCA for collecting over 500 surveys
