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2026 ACOR Professional Development Survey

ACOR is planning future professional development opportunities for artists, creatives, performers, and arts professionals throughout Rockland County, and we want to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete this 5-minute survey and share your thoughts on the topics, formats, and resources that would be most valuable to support your creative practice and professional growth. Your feedback will help us shape future ACOR programming and ensure we are offering opportunities that meet the needs of our creative community.
Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas and help us build meaningful professional development opportunities for Rockland County’s arts community! Questions? Contact Info@artscouncilofrockland.org

Name

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Email

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Which of the following best describes your primary creative discipline?

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Arts Administration

Arts Education

Dance

Film/Video/Photography

Music

Theater

Visual Arts

Writing/Poetry

Other

Have you ever attended an ACOR Professional Development Workshop?

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Yes, within the last year

Yes, more than a year ago

No, but I am aware of them

No, I was not aware of them

Which 2026 ACOR Professional Development Workshops have you attended? (Select all that apply.)

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The Art and Industry of Audiobooks

All About Artist Residencies: Making Time & Space to Focus & Fuel

Social Media for Artists

From Studio to Gallery: Presenting your Art Professionally

The Art of Rejection: An Online Panel on Navigating "No."

I have not attended any 2026 workshops

When are you most likely to attend a workshop? (Select all that apply)

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Weekday mornings

Weekday afternoons

Weekday evenings

Saturday mornings

Saturday afternoons

Sunday afternoons

No preference

How would you prefer ACOR deliver future professional development programs?(Select all that apply.)

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In-person

Virtual

Hybrid (in-person and virtual)

No preference

What type of learning experience would be most valuable to you? (Select all that apply)

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Artist Roundtables – Peer conversations where artists share experiences, challenges, ideas, and resources.

Half-Day Intensive – A focused, in-depth session exploring a specific topic through instruction, discussion, and activities.

Hands-On Training – Interactive learning with opportunities to practice skills and apply new techniques.

Master Class – Advanced instruction from an experienced professional sharing specialized knowledge and expertise.

Multi-Session Workshop Series – A series of connected sessions designed for deeper learning and skill-building over time.

One-on-One Mentoring – Personalized guidance and support tailored to an individual’s goals and needs.

Panel Discussion – A conversation with multiple speakers sharing insights, experiences, and perspectives on a topic.

Peer Networking Sessions – Opportunities to connect with other artists, exchange ideas, and build relationships.

Traditional Workshop with Presenter – Instructor-led learning focused on sharing information, tools, and practical resources.

Thinking about your greatest challenges, which workshop topics would be most valuable to you?

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AI & the Future of Creative Work – Learning about AI tools, copyright, ownership, and strategies for protecting your artistic practice in a changing digital landscape.

Artist Statements

Business and Financial Management

Contracts and Legal Issues

Copyright & Intellectual Property

Financial Planning & Taxes

Finding Grants & Other Funding Sources

Finding Opportunities to Share Your Work - Identifying performances, exhibitions, presentations, and other opportunities to reach audiences.

Generating Income from Your Work - Learning how to identify and develop income streams that support your artistic goals, including sales, commissions, programs, services, and other opportunities.

Grant Writing Skills

Building an Audience and Visibility

Health and Wellness in the Arts

Marketing / Branding

Media Relations & Publicity

Networking Skills

Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

Social Media Strategies

Support for Immigrant Artists

Teaching Artist Skills – Developing skills to design, facilitate, and lead engaging arts learning experiences.

Website Development

Other

Is there a speaker, artist, consultant, organization, or topic expert you would like ACOR to feature?

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What emerging trends, tools, or issues would you like ACOR to address through future professional development programming?

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