Our Survey

The backbone of the Miami Artist Census is our survey. Originally developed by Los Angeles-based artists as part of the Los Angeles Artist Census, this survey has been edited and adapted by members of Artists for Artists: Miami and the Miami Artist Census to address the issues that are particular to artists in Miami-Dade County.

Some of Our Questions

Below are some examples of our survey questions, lifted directly from our first survey conducted between October 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025.

  • For how long have you considered yourself a practicing artist?
    • 1-11 months
    • 1-4 years
    • 5-9 years
    • 10-19 years
    • 20+ years

  • How many times has your work been acquired for inclusion in a local art collection?
    • 0
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • More than 5

  • What is your approximate CURRENT student loan debt?

  • Do you feel that you have enough financial support to sustain your art practice?
    • Yes
    • No

  • What have been your biggest challenges as an artist in Miami-Dade County? Choose those that apply to you personally, ranked with the most significant at the top.
    • Opportunities to exhibit work as an artist
    • Housing issues (e.g. affordability, gentrification, location)
    • Cost of living (e.g. food, utilities, etc)
    • Transportation (e.g. gas prices, no car, lack of transit options)
    • Access to healthcare
    • Lack of affordable, long-term studio space
    • Job opportunities (e.g. laid off, lack of desirable jobs)
    • Family issues (e.g. cost of dependents, lack of support)
    • Environmental factors (e.g. flooding, hurricanes, pollution, heat, food desert)
    • Structural discrimination (e.g. racism, sexism, ableism, classism, anti-LGBTQIA2+)
    • Legal issues (e.g. felony, immigration status, lawsuit, divorce)
    • Lack of public spaces and/or third spaces
    • Language barriers
    • I haven’t found it challenging to be an artist in Miami-Dade County.
    • Other (please explain)

  • Do you currently have health insurance or a health coverage plan?
    • Yes
    • No

  • What is your current employment status?

  • What is your main source of financial support?

  • Do you identify as a person with a disability?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Prefer not to say