The Creative Reset: The Community Survey 

The Creative Reset is a community effort to reimagine how Austin invests in and supports arts, culture, and heritage. This city-wide initiative is led by Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). Its purpose is to examine how Austin builds a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable creative ecosystem for the future.

This multi-phase effort will guide the evolution of ACME and set long-term priorities:

  • Phase 1: This phase focused on enhancing cultural funding to better serve creatives and arts, cultural, heritage, and music organizations. ACME is currently implementing the recommendations and actively seeking applicants. To learn more about Phase 1, visit AustinTexas.gov/ACME.
  • Phase 2: Through community input, the goal is to strengthen programs and services at City of Austin arts and cultural centers and museums.

This survey is one way for you to share your perspective and ensure the community is at the heart of the process.

Background  
ACME manages over a dozen arts and cultural centers and museum facilities across Austin. Each plays a unique role in supporting the artistic and cultural needs of our community. All Central Texas communities—whether you currently use these facilities or not, you are encouraged to participate in this information gathering process

Participation is voluntary and appreciated. 

Why Your Input Matters 
While there is no direct benefit for taking this survey, your feedback will:

  • Help City leadership make informed decisions about future services, programs, and budgets.
  • Guide improvements to facilities and programming.
  • Ensure community needs and priorities are reflected when choosing priorities.

This survey will not collect any personally identifiable information. All responses are anonymous and will be used in aggregate, with demographic breakdowns, to better understand community hopes and needs. 

All questions are optional—please answer as many as you feel comfortable.

More Information 
For questions, comments, or additional information:

  • Contact Marion Sanchez, Project Lead at marion.sanchez@austintexas.gov
  • Call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 

Accessibility & Language Services 
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.

  • For ADA assistance, please contact 512-974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
  • For translation or interpretation support, please call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. 

Survey Time 
This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will directly inform how Austin’s arts and cultural centers and museums serve our community in the years ahead.

Ready to begin? Click Continue to start the survey. You can move between sections anytime to review or change your answers. When you’re done, click Submit Survey to finish.