I gave UAA an A&E questionnaire, here’s what I found

As the recently hired arts and entertainment reporter, I thought it’d be the right thing to try and see what people on campus are looking for in terms of art. What better way to know than to ask? I originally had thought up doing some form of observing or interviewing, but this would have taken far too long; plus many people on campus are too busy for something like that. The final product was a questionnaire.

The questionnaire itself was divided into four sections: the intro, art, entertainment, and an additional comments section. All of the questions were optional.

The goal with the art section was to try and cover all of the way art is expressed. I focused more on the broader strokes of art, like the genre and movements within the arts. 

The answers to this section seemed to have mixed results. It’s about 50/50 on whether or not there are people interested in any form of artistic movement. This trend followed through until the writing portion of this section. 

It seems more people are looking toward newer faces in the art world. Those not interested in large form art movements are more looking for far smaller movements, like engineering art or Alaska native art. 

The biggest thing in UAA, however, appears to be music.

Disclaimer: due to an error in the making of the questionnaire, I couldn’t gauge what the larger music genre is.

For writing or poetry, more people are looking at fantasy as the more important genre of the day. And it is interesting that specific types of fantasy are looking at new horizons and a brighter future.

The entertainment section had the most interesting responses. People really want to see local artists come to UAA and perform. Of course, these are mostly musical artists like Ed Washington. People here at UAA want to see something new, explosive, and fun. A refreshing insight.

I will be making a follow up article with your help! Scan the QR code in the article and go through the new and improved Arts and Entertainment Survey. The QR code can also be found throughout campus.

Upcoming Events: UAA Winter Fest 2023

(for more information on events, head on to UAA’s Student Activities Department)

Scavenger Hunt: All Event Long, on the campus.

Food Pantry Competition: All Event Long, Select Locations.

Culture Jam: February 24 6:00 p.m., Student Union.

Fur Rondy Sled Dog Race Viewing: February 25 12:00 p.m. Ambassador Drive / University Lake.

UAA in Rondy Grand Parade: February 25 9:30 a.m. Downtown Staging Area.

Good Afternoon Seawolves: February 27 to March 1 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Student Union.

Winterfest Art & Music in the Quad: March 2 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Cuddy Quad.

UAA Grad Fair: March 3 and 4 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Seawolf Store.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival: March 3 7:00 p.m., Wendy Williamson Auditorium.

UAA Hockey Game: March 3 7:00 p.m., Seawolf Sports Complex.

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