Frequency of participation in cultural activity was 47% monthly, 33% once or twice a year and 15% each week. Just under 2% said never. 6.8 Future programming preferences When asked to prioritise five cultural activities from a list provided the following were rated. Film screenings and farmers markets were rated equally so were both included to give six prioritised cultural activities. Live music 48% – Theatre 43% – Festivals 35% – Art exhibitions 32% – Film screenings 30% – Farmers Markets 30% – Events to understand and celebrate Indigenous culture 28% – Comedy events 24% – Library programmed events 23% – Community art projects 23% – Art and Craft workshops 21% – Local history events 20% – Street art 14% – Other literary or creative writing activities (not organised by the Library) 14% Craft exhibitions 11% – Museum exhibitions 11% – Dance performances 10% – Social dances 10% – Performing art classes 8% – None less than 1% – 6.9 Impediments to participating in cultural activities 47% - Lack of time 34% - Lack of information 19% - No Events/activities that interest me 14% - Prefer not to go out by myself 12% - No childcare options 11% - Too far to travel 7% - Lack of transport 4% - Prefer to attend shows and participate in activities in other places Other comments: constraints” “Financial would be great if there was the option of being picked up by bus at a stop in Woodend and “It other surrounding towns for people who don't want to drive far at night (especially after being at work all day) and also don't want to go alone and get dropped off back in their town after the show. This is available for shows into Melbourne, it could work in the Macedon Ranges.” town Hall uncomfortable and tired.” “Kyneton shows are in Kyneton.” “Most many new works/experimental/innovative things or community generated programming. I “Not don't mean community arts, but good quality professional works produced by creatives in the community.” cost of entrance tickets to senior citizens.” “The are not many activities in my area (Lancefield/Romsey) if I have to travel to Kyneton I “There might as well travel to Melbourne.” proper municipal gallery! It seems Kyneton has plenty going on, but Gisborne is lacking in “No all areas.”
Frequency of participation in cultural activity was 47% monthly, 33% once or twice a year and 15% each week. Just under 2% said never. 6.8 Future programming preferences When asked to prioritise five cultural activities from a list provided the following were rated. Film screenings and farmers markets were rated equally so were both included to give six prioritised cultural activities. Live music – 48% Theatre – 43% Festivals – 35% Art exhibitions – 32% Film screenings – 30% Farmers Markets – 30% Events to understand and celebrate Indigenous culture – 28% Comedy events – 24% Library programmed events – 23% Community art projects – 23% Art and Craft workshops – 21% Local history events – 20% Street art – 14% Other literary or creative writing activities (not organised by the Library) 14% Craft exhibitions – 11% Museum exhibitions – 11% Dance performances – 10% Social dances – 10% Performing art classes – 8% None – less than 1% 6.9 Impediments to participating in cultural activities 47% - Lack of time 34% - Lack of information 19% - No Events/activities that interest me 14% - Prefer not to go out by myself 12% - No childcare options 11% - Too far to travel 7% - Lack of transport 4% - Prefer to attend shows and participate in activities in other places Other comments: “Financial constraints” “It would be great if there was the option of being picked up by bus at a stop in Woodend and other surrounding towns for people who don't want to drive far at night (especially after being at work all day) and also don't want to go alone and get dropped off back in their town after the show. This is available for shows into Melbourne, it could work in the Macedon Ranges.” “Kyneton town Hall uncomfortable and tired.” “Most shows are in Kyneton.” “Not many new works/experimental/innovative things or community generated programming. I don't mean community arts, but good quality professional works produced by creatives in the community.” “The cost of entrance tickets to senior citizens.” “There are not many activities in my area (Lancefield/Romsey) if I have to travel to Kyneton I might as well travel to Melbourne.” “No proper municipal gallery! It seems Kyneton has plenty going on, but Gisborne is lacking in all areas.”
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