About the Compton Community Arts Survey: 

Summary: The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the community's thoughts and perspectives on the role of arts and culture in building community and boosting the tourism economy in and around the city of Compton. Additionally, we aim to understand whether there is support for the establishment of a Compton Cultural Arts District. By collecting this data, we can make informed decisions and recommendations for the development of arts and cultural initiatives in the city.

Design: This project uses an online survey using Google Forms that consists of multiple-choice, ranked, and open-ended questions. Participants may be selected for follow-up interviews. 

Participant Recruitment: Feel free to share the survey link with Your networks, including residents and community organizations, on social media and at local events. Participants have the chance to win a $50 gift card every month. 

Data Collection: The project will collect responses from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024

Data Protection: The survey is anonymous, and participants' personal information is protected. However, participants may choose to share their contact information before submitting. Your data will never be sold, and every precaution will be taken to secure your data. Please contact marva@cakecutterinstitute.org with any questions or concerns. 

Survey Administrator: Marva Smith, Marva Smith Consulting d/b/a, is the lead investigator for the survey. Her email is marva@cakecutterinstitute.org. Feel free to contact her with any questions, concerns, or comments.

Funding Partners: 

This survey is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council and the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in partnership with The Compton Arts Project and its nonprofit fiscal sponsor, the Cakecutter Institute, www.cakecuterinstitute.org.