The Springfield Art Museum is looking for public feedback as it continues making progress on its master plan.
The art museum has partnered with Keen Independent Research to develop a three-year strategic plan to “guide operations and decision making” as it enters the construction phase of its master plan.
As part of this strategic plan, the museum is seeking public participation through an online survey, which takes no more than 10 minutes. The survey includes multiple choice questions and short answer questions about visitor experiences, accessibility and inclusion, museum funding and interest in a temporary location while the main museum is under construction.
“This is the perfect opportunity for those located anywhere in our service area to provide us with your thoughts,” Director Nick Nelson said in a news release. “No matter your experience level with the visual arts or the Museum, we want to hear from you. Input from as diverse a range of sources as possible is key to understanding needs and attempting to develop a strategic plan that speaks directly to those needs.”
Survey participants are entered into a drawing for a gift basket from the museum’s gift shop, including two $25 gift cards that can be applied toward art classes, camps or workshops. It will remain open through Nov. 24.
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The art museum revealed its master plan in 2018, which includes renovations to the grounds, education wing, west entry, galleries and auditorium. Construction began in 2020, including the widening and naturalization of Fassnight Creek and relocating and expanding of the parking lot.
Initially, the museum gauged that completing its master plan would take about 30 years, but in March 2022, the museum received a $5 million gift which expedited the process. The gift was from The Sunderland Foundation based in Kansas and was the largest single charitable gift the museum had ever received. The museum now hopes to complete the plan by the end of 2028, which coincides with its 100th anniversary.
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