2010 Lake Mills Arts Festival

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Historical Festival Facts:
Artist Evaluation Survey Results from the 2011 LMAF

2011 Results

2010 Results

2009 Results

How did you learn about the festival?
Returning Artist 14
Word of mouth 12
Wisconsin Arts Board Directory 3
Internet/Lake Mills Arts Festival Website 5
Signs 1

Was the festival application form well organized and informative?
YES 40    
NO 0    

Was the information sent subsequently and in your Welcome Packet well organized and informative?
YES 39    
NO 0    

What were the three best things about the festival for you?
Park and downtown atmosphere 19
Hospitality/Boothsitters 23
Easy setup/parking 3
Booth size/location 11
Organization 7
Sales 10
Music 4
Weather 2
Food 6
Attendance 18
Awards 3
Attendents (artist attending) 3
Hours of show 2

What three things could we improve and how?
Nothing/not sure
21
More advertising/bigger crowds 4
Judging 4
Sound system too quiet; could not hear announcements 1
Have another show in Fall 1
Awards 1
Invite new artists 1
Website Updates 1
Trim trees/ cut dead tree by Booth 26 1
Show too spread out 1
Give info about dealing with money 1
Check more often for breaks 1
Elminate some of the crafts 1
Music 1

Did you see/hear any festival related publicity?
YES  
21
NO  
19
If yes, what/where?
Signs around Lake Mills/Hwy 89/94 10
Lake Mills Leader 2
Isthmus 2
Online/Website/Facebook
4
Television/Channel 15 Weekend Events
4
Banner across Main Street
1
Out of town Media
1
Where would you have liked to seen fest-advertised publicity and did not?
Madison - Cambridge - Jefferson
0
Radio/Wisconsin Public Radio    
2
CNN Anderson Cooper 360  
0
Weekend section of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  
0
Local and state papers    
9
Billboards around state    
1
Put artists pictures on website    
1
Internet ads    
1
Give yard signs to vendors    
1
Give artists flyers    
1

Did you use a booth sitter?
YES  
7
NO  
32
Was this amenity:
Very helpful  
15
Somewhat helpful
2
Not helpful
1

Were you satisfied with the judging process for the two awards?
Yes 29
No 2
Not Sure 1
Comments/Suggestions
Do not know the process
0
Could we get feedback 0
Not that important; didn't pay attention 0
Would like insight on decisions 1
Have awards for different categories and have honorable mentions 0
Want to know criteria for best in show and best booth awards 2
I like not having a single judge 0
Not sure how this works 1
Could not hear the announcements 2
   
How important are the resumes of the jurors (those who determine which artists are accepted into the festival)?
Very 12
Somewhat 12
Not at all 13
   
Please consider sharing a ballpark figure of your approximate sales today:
                         
  Jewelry Sculpture Photography Painting Drawing Fiber Wood Mixed Media Ceramics Glass TOTAL
$0
 
     
$1 - $500
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
 
10
$501 - $1000 2   2 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 15
$1,001 - $1,500 3 1           1 1   6
$1,501 - $2,000 1           1   1   3
$2,001 - $3,000       1             1
$3,001 - $4,000                      
$4,001 - $5,000                      
Over $5,000                      
Not indicated                      
                     
Was this amount
Less than expected   1 1 1       1 1 1 6
As expected 2   2 3 1 3 3     1 15
More than expected 6   2 1       1 3 1 14

Please rate the following (1 = poor and 4 = exceptional)
Festival Location
1 0
2
0
3 41
4 36
Your Booth Location
1 0
2
0
 
3 7
4 31  
Grounds Layout
1 0
2 0
3 6
4 32
Volunteer Helpfulness
1 0
2 0
3
1
4 37
Festival Organization
1 0
2 0
3 7
4 30
Festival Length
1
0
2
0
3
11
4
27
Event Promotion
1
1
2 3
3 19
4 14
Attendance/Size of crowds
1
0
2 2
3 13
4 14
Sales
1 2
2 7
3 12
4 16
Ease of Load-in/Load-Out
1 0
2 0
3 5  
4 30
Artist Hospitality (continental breakfast, etc.)
1 0
2
0
3
6
4 30
Overall Experience
1 0
2 0
3 3
4 32

Please comment on the above ratings:
Excellent experience, especially compared with other shows we have participated in this year.
Probably my favorite show to do!
Event extremely hospitable and organized.
For the first time, I'm really happy with the experience. (new artist)
Love this show!
Thanks you for a great show. I will be back next, no questions. (new artist)
This is the best run show that I have done. This is my 23rd year at this and to me you guys have the right formula. Great park, helpful staff, nice quality of artists and food. (new artist)
One of the best shows we've been to.
This is one of the most artist-friendly art festivals I participate in.
Not many people buying much over $20; ok, but exp.
Space between booths is good, but for only 50 artists it is too spread out.
Had a great experience and will be back (new artist)
Love the park and show hours.
Kids tent is fun for families.
This is always a great event! Keep up all of your great and appreciated hard work!
Volunteers are great.
Very well organized AA show.
Number of buying customers seemed above average compared to other shows this season (not what I was hoping).
The convenience and the people running the show are excellent.
Would definitely come again! (new artist)
Very comfortable show - good people and close to how (new artist)


What other activities did you enjoy on this visit ?
Dining 13
Entertainment 7
Local Shops 0
Outdoor activities 1
Other (please specify) "grocery store" 0

Did/will you spend the night in an area hotel/motel/bed and breakfast/campground?
Yes 3  
No 35
 

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