Global Well-being Among Artists in 2021

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While the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau collects information about the arts, the information is highly aggregated – there is not enough detail to distinguish across the different specialties within the fine arts, especially opera and the performing arts. The absence of data and measurable outcomes makes it difficult to tell the artist’s story to policymakers, meaning that artists often do not even have a seat at the table.

Living Opera wants to change that by creating an annual survey where we measure the state of the performing arts where the bulk of artists are freelancers by the very nature of the job. We will produce an annual report and research that gets used to influence not only the sector but also public policy and conversations about the role of the arts in society.

Everyone who brings in at least 10 others gets to be listed as a contributor. Everyone who brings in at least 50 people gets to be listed as a super contributor. Thank you!

What is your age?

18-24

25-35

35+

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Please state your gender.

Are you currently married or in a long-term relationship?

Yes

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Please state your race.

Please state your highest level of education.

Some high school

High school

Associates degree

Some college

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or higher

Trade school

Other

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What is your primary occupation in music?

Singer

Instrumentalist

Conductor

Other

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If you said instrumentalist, what is your primary instrument? (choose NA if not primarily an instrumentalist)

Piano

Strings

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

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Singers: do you play a secondary instrument at high functionality?

Yes

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What country do you live in?

If you live in the United States, what state are you in? (write NA if not in the U.S.)

At what stage are you in your career? Please choose the option that best suits you overall:

Working professional (i.e., you have appeared on stage in a professional company in the last 5 years)

Young artist program participant (i.e., presently or in the last 5 years)

Student

Other

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If other, please specify.

What was your annual household income *in 2019* if you were employed? Please put the number in U.S. dollars. (type NA if were not employed)

Less than 25,000

25,000-50,000

50,000-100,000

100,000-200,000

More than 200,000

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What was your annual household income *in 2021* if you were employed? Please put the number in U.S. dollars. (type NA if were not employed)

Less than 25,000

25,000-50,000

50,000-100,000

100,000-200,000

More than 200,000

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Does your primary source of income come from performing?

Yes

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Do you teach music?

Yes

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Do you have a job outside of the music sector?

Yes

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If you said yes, what occupation best describes your other job?

Retail and customer service (e.g., cafe, restaurant, shop clerk)

Administrative support

Self-employment

Other

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If you said other, please describe here.

Have you ever been diagnosed with anxiety or depression?

Yes

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Have you had to undergo surgery as a result of physical overuse/vocal damage?

Yes

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How many times have you moved in the last 10 years?

I haven't moved

1-5 times

More than 5 times

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Approximately how much time do you allocate to social media each day?

Less than 30 minutes

1 to 2 hours

Over 2 hours

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Which social media platforms do you use?

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Tiktok

Other:

Do you use social media mainly for career or personal use?

Career

Personal

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Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to ten at the top. The top of the ladder (10) represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder (1) represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand *in 2021*?

Lowest

Highest

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Now, how did you feel *in 2019*?

Lowest

Highest

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How much do you agree with the following statement? "As an artist, I enjoy what I do each day."

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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What is the main factor that would improve your experience?

Compensation and pay

Flexibility in work hours

Work environment and workplace culture

Location

Other

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If other, what is it?

What motivates you to practice your craft?

An external source (e.g., upcoming gig or competition)

I like to practice

I feel guilty when I do not practice

Something else

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What is the length of a regular practice session?

30 minutes or less

30-60 minutes

More than 60 minutes

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How many days per week do you normally practice?

Every day

4-6 days per week

Less than 4 days per week

I do not practice regularly

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How do you feel after you practice?

I feel wonderful

I feel okay

I feel frustrated

I feel the same as before

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When you have an upcoming concert or audition do you feel more motivated to practice?

I feel more motivated

I feel the same regardless of external opportunities

I feel less motivated

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What is the main motivation behind your desire to be a professional musician?

How many languages do you speak fluently?

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Which ones are they? Please separate each with a comma.

Who told you about the survey? Please write their first and last name so that we can recognize their contributions properly :-)

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