Ffoton are Excited to present the Results of the Photography Survey Wales 2020
The survey was intended to run from 15 February to 31 May 2020 but was extended by a month and closed 30 June 2020 during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. The survey was open to anyone with an interest in photography in Wales.
This online survey sought to create a ‘snapshot’ of current opinion on photography activity across Wales and gather comments and suggestions on any areas that might be improved. We believe this to be the first photography survey of its kind ever undertaken in Wales: open to all and unaffiliated with any commercial or formal organisation or body.
All contributions by those who completed the survey were treated anonymously as we wanted anyone with an interest in photography to feel they could provide honest feedback and air their views in confidence. Comments by respondents have been included unedited - the only few adjustments were ‘tweaks’ for profanity or disguising personal information submitted.
Structured with an Introduction and three main sections, the survey sought to gain insight and views on the following:
Photography and You - geographic location of respondents; their current interest in photography; aspects most important to them; their favourite way to access photography; and their preferred skillset if working collaboratively.
Photography in Wales now - preferred online engagement; preferred exhibition types; preferred photography Festivals organised in recent years in Wales and preferred photography-specific spaces receiving funding in terms of best value and visiting experience offered.
Photography in Wales going forward - any preferred new exhibition types/locations; preferred publications, workshops and meeting formats; preferred organisation to organise and deliver photography activity in Wales; any preference on how photography activity is funded; and views on photography activity, funding, opportunities and strategy going forward. A final question invited respondents to suggest what would help develop the wider photography community in Wales in the future.
Ffoton has made these survey findings available under a Creative Commons license and the 122 page document is available for free download via the button below.