Historical Festival Facts:
Artist Evaluation Survey Results from the 2008 (Third Annual) Lake Mills Arts Festival
| How did you learn about the festival? |
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| Returning Artist |
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| Word of mouth/friend/other artist (1"art teacher") |
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| Internet/website (WAB, and maybe others?) |
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| Wisconsin Arts Board Directory |
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| Paper - The Leader (and two not indicated) |
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| Received email invite |
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| Internet artist listserv (MARN, Madison) |
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| Other |
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Was the festival application form well organized and informative? |
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| Was the information sent subsequently and in your Welcome Packet well organized and informative? |
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| What were the three best things about the festival for you? |
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| Location (accessibility/site) |
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| Willing volunteers |
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| The people |
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| Well organized/attention to detail |
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| Band/music |
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| Chair Massage |
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| Food (and variety of food) |
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| Hospitality |
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| Tent placement |
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| Sales |
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| quality/diversity of exhiibitors art |
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| Great buying crowd |
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| Lots of space |
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| friendly staff / artist welcome |
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| # of helpers/friendly day of show |
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| Water/ water bottles |
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| Well advertised |
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| Artist services: massage-boothsitters-water-filler |
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| the large crowd |
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| Help with setup |
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| Fun atmosphere |
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| Boothsitters |
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| Very friendly attendees (fellow artists) |
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| Interest in my art |
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| very accomodating |
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| showing off my artwork |
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| Good communication |
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| great strategic thinking on the alternative rain location |
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| you really treat artists very well; I so appreciate! |
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| size of festival |
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| Easy setup |
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| Good demographic of the attendees |
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What three things could we improve and how? |
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| Nothing! |
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| Friday night setup (at own risk) |
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| didn't see it advertised in paper or on radio |
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| provide booth location sooner |
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| preprint info on tax form |
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| Give artists shirts |
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| more garbage cans |
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| this is my favorite show to do. Everyone is so nice, I'm not sure what you could improve on. |
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| we had numerous patrons mention that there was too many crafts and not enough "art". Limiting the # of spaces given to "crafts" allows morefine arts in this festival. |
| just need a bit more info in the welcome packet like where to park, sales tax rate and maybe plug your local restaurants or something. Artists eat too. |
| Sales were low but I am new to this show. Everything else was great. |
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| more vegetarian food |
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| more pottys |
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| more vendors |
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| artists should get same booth location each year since repeat customers look for us |
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| ethnic food carts - Mexican, Thai, Italian, Chinese… more than brats and cookies |
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| in case of rain, do not offer alternate site, many artists have entirely different needs for "inside" shows (for example lights). Most artists have canopy and props to withstand some inclement weather. |
| larger crowds/ more to attract people? |
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| afternoons are REALLY slow - (do something to spice those up/attract more people then) |
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| could there be more awards? |
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| continue to grow artists and media (# of artists, represented media) |
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| Did you see/hear any festival related publicity? |
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| YES |
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| NO |
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| If yes, what/where? |
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| Signs around Lk Mls/Hwy 89/94 |
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| Radio |
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| Paper |
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| Banner across Main St. |
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| Website |
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| Daily Union newspaper |
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| Watertown paper |
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| Advertiser |
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| MARN |
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| Isthmus |
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| WFAW |
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| Was there anywhere that you expected to see/hear publicity and did not? |
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| YES |
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| NO |
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| Comments: |
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| Radio |
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| I live in {another community so probably too far away… |
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| Isthmus |
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| Rhythm (in Madison) |
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| We were not really looking for it… |
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| local TV? |
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| More publicity around Milwaukee area would be nice. |
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| Watertown Daily Times |
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| Did you use a booth sitter? |
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| YES |
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| NO |
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| Was this amenity: |
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| Very helpful |
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| Somewhat helpful |
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| Not helpful |
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Comments/Suggestions |
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| It wasn't necessary, but nice that you offer it. |
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| Very convenient |
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| Booth sitters allow my husband to stay home, which he likes |
| Were you satisfied with the judging process for the two awards? |
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| YES |
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| NO |
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| Comments/Suggestions |
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| Who won them? I didn't hear who won. |
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| Do not know the process |
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| We won, how could we complain! Thanks! |
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| Didn't know I was being judged. One asked a lot of questions and seemed very interested, others came and went quickly. |
| Judges didn't introduce themselves |
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| It's nice that you offer judging and awards at all. :-) |
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| I feel jewelry is not really in the running…. |
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| didn't realize when we were judged |
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| I was glad that a judge asked questions |
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| Don't know much about the judging process. I was a purchase award recipient, though…. |
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| Please consider sharing a ballpark figure of your approximate sales today: |
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TOTALS |
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$0 |
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| $1 - $500 |
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| $501 - $1000 |
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| $1,001 - $1,500 |
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| $1,501 - $2,000 |
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| $2,001 - $3,000 |
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| Was this amount |
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| Less than expected |
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| As expected |
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| More than expected |
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| Please rate the following (1 = poor and 4 = exceptional) |
| Festival Location |
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| Your Booth Location |
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| Grounds Layout |
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| Volunteer Helpfulness |
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| Festival Organization |
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| Festival Length |
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| Event Promotion |
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| Attendance/Size of crowds |
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| Sales |
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| Ease of Load-in/Load-Out |
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| Music/Bands |
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| Artist Hospitality (continental breakfast, etc.) |
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| Overall Experience |
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Fun, people are great, I'll be back!
Great day, good food, music, etc.
"Everything great."
Well organized and good help.
Generous booth sites are nice, convenience of loading/unloading.
Just a great show. Many volunteers if needed.
Sales have been less than last year, but I expected that with today's economy.
It was my first year so I wasn't expecting to sell much.
We are always more than happy with the volunteers and how the entire festival is run. Very organized and friendly/helpful volunteers.
I think the committee responsible for putting on this festival is doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work and this event will thrive. It takes time to establish a great festival but keep doing what you're doing.
This event is the most fun, well organized show that I attend. Keep up the good work!
Location was beautiful, volunteers were exceptional. I love that the festival isn't too long either (it gets tiring if it is too long).
Good space for unloading.
Pleasant music.
Like the massage.
Great volunteers, nice patrons, wish I sold a little more.
Nite before set-up.
9:00 start time might be a good idea.
As usual, Lake Mills pulled it togeter for a wonderful day! Everything was perfect - even the weather!
Good job done by ALL!
If the economy was better and sales highter, it would be perfect.
Other than weather, an excellent event.
Charming show!
VERY well organized!
Keep the show small and artist friendly.
Sales were proportionate to crowd size.
Mornings seem a lot busier than afternoons.
Crowd size could be better.
Booth location a little too sunny; will request different space next year.
Did not see or hear any promotion.
Good attendance but it can always grow.
Everything is so well done - thank you!
Everything was great except for sales.
We were very pleased with the high level of organization and hospitality. Maybe more publicity will bring in largercrowds. |
| What other activities did you enjoy on this visit ? |
| Dining |
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| Entertainment |
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| Local Shops |
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| Outdoor activities |
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| Other (please specify) |
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| Tyranena Brewery |
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| Did/will you spend the night in an area hotel/motel/bed and breakfast/campground? |
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(hotel and camping) |
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| No |
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