Our Impact | Van Wezel Foundation

Patron Survey Results:

In 2018, our community’s arts patrons were surveyed to gain their perspective on the future of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The findings show that the arts should have a significant presence in the bayfront master plan.

Here are our results by the numbers:

total respondents

full-time residents

seasonal residents

regular visitors

86^%

Want a new center with The Bay project

96^%

Want touring shows and headliners in Sarasota

85^%

Desire proposed amenities in new center

91^%

See Van Wezel as Sarasota’s #1 attraction

91^%

Would attend more shows at new center

86^%

Want a new center with The Bay project

96^%

Want touring shows and headliners in Sarasota

85^%

Desire proposed amenities in new center

91^%

See Van Wezel as Sarasota’s #1 attraction

91^%

Would attend more shows at new center

86^%

Want a new center with The Bay project

96^%

Want touring shows and headliners in Sarasota

85^%

Desire proposed amenities in new center

91^%

See Van Wezel as Sarasota’s #1 attraction

91^%

Would attend more shows at new center

86% believe it’s important that a new performing arts center is included in The Bay project. Respondents feel a new center would enhance their cultural experience
96% say it’s important to have touring shows and headliners in Sarasota
85% desire better patron amenities
91% say Van Wezel being the #1 destination attraction is important to their perception of Sarasota as a place to live or visit
91% would attend more often if there were more programming options at a new PAC

Patron Survey Results:

Here are our results by the numbers:

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