Community Arts Survey 1998 [Greater Philadelphia and Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]

The Community Arts Survey is a a study of local residents' opinions about the arts in Greater Philadelphia and Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the study was to examine interest and awareness in nonprofit arts and cultural activities from several angles, including childhood participation as an artist, student or audience member; adult participation in the same ways or as a parent; barriers to adult participation; and attendance at specific local venues. Respondents were also asked for their demographic information including age, sex, race, and income. Surveys in both metropolitan areas were identical and were conducted in tandem with each other. Furthermore, in each Metropolitan Statistical Area, interviews were conducted August 11 through September 6, 1998. Each dataset consists of 1,003 completed interviews.