Art Blog Survey Results
Okay, the Art Blog Survey results are in. I haven't had time to analyze the results in detail, but I wanted to make a quick post relating some of high level findings. Nearly 200 people were kind enough to fill out the short survey, so thanks to all of you who did.
Of most personal interest, 12% of respondents said they visit Gallery Hopper daily or weekly. I'm hoping increased post frequency will boost that number since 34% said they were Very Interested in photography.
Probably the most striking result, for me at least, was that 54% of respondents identified themselves as a working art professional - museum, gallery, critic, working artist. I would have expected more students in the audience - only 5% of respondents.
While I didn't find it unusual to see that 89% of respondents had at least a 4-year degree, I was a little surprised to see the age range skewing higher, with 33% over 40. Not a single respondent was under 18, which is disappointing, but maybe not surprising.
As expected, there were several comments about the East Coast/American skew of the survey, which I expected. Yes, the publicization of the survey was made through primarily American blogs, most of which are based on the East Coast. That's a grain of salt to be taken with the results. 33% of respondents identified themselves as from the US Northeast and a whopping 77% are urban residents.
A few choice comments:
"I am disappointed with your inclusion of just "traditional fine art" blogs in this survey. Art includes contemporary craft and not just the monarchial NYC and LA art scenes." With this blog, at least, I'm trying to keep it local. That I live in NYC is an accident of history.
"Would love more info about emerging artists and smaller galleries."
"My biggest problem with most art blogs is that they don't post enough." I have been trying to pick up the pace around here, at least.
"Todd kicks ass." I wish I could believe you were talking about me, but I'm sure this comment was directed at Todd Gibson.
From the Floor has other, high-level results.
More to come...
