When seeking knowledge and/or improvement, itâs always a good idea to get input from others. Thatâs what the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County did recently by commissioning an extensive survey to help it prepare to resume its mission in the inevitable post-COVID era. The results were enlightening â and some were surprising. Theyâll assist not only the Arts Council, but any artist or artistic organization that wants to be ready to open their doors again.
First, the not-so-surprising results: People are eager to see and participate in live artistic events â and theyâre most eager to hear live music, followed by theater, festivals, film and visual arts, in that order.