Creative City Survey

Everyone and everything helps shape Hobart’s creative culture - all the different ways people create, connect, and celebrate together. That’s what a creative city is.

We’d love to know what you think makes Hobart a ‘creative city’.

Whether you’re a resident, a creative, a local business or a visitor to our city, your perspective matters. This five-minute survey covers everything from festivals, music, markets, and performances, to community events and everyday creativity. Your answers—no matter your background—will help us understand and nurture Hobart’s unique creative spirit for the future.

Your answers will remain anonymous.

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What makes a city feel creative?

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How do you experience arts, creativity and culture in Hobart?

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I often go to creative and cultural events, and love when I do.

I go to creative and cultural events sometimes, when it interests me.

I rarely go, or find it hard to access creative and cultural events.

Other (please specify)

Do you see yourself as someone who creatively contributes to Hobart?

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Yes

Unsure

What is your main form of creativity?

Select up to 3.

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Performing arts (theatre, dance, comedy)

Visual arts

Writing, publishing, journalism, podcaster, online content

Craft or artisanal practice

Design and architecture

Gaming design and digital art

Venue or event management

Contemporary music

Instrumental, classical music, folk music

Arts and cultural administration

Arts and cultural support (i.e technical, operational, ushering)

Art, music, performance, specialist teacher

Screen production, broadcasting

None of the above

Other (please specify)

How would you describe your creativity?

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Amateur/hobbyist: I enjoy being creative in my spare time, but don't aspire for it to be my main occupation

Aspirational or emerging: One day I would like to be working professionally in my chosen area of practice or interest.

Student/ learning: I am currently studying in a creative field, and/or getting professional training

Social/ community: I mainly do creative things with a community or social group, to be a part of a community

Semi-professional: my creative work forms part of my income/ working hours

Professional: it is my main area of income through occupation and/or training

Other (please specify)