SNAAP Pulse
SNAAP Pulse

This year, SNAAP took the pulse of arts and design alumni by collecting data on various topics.

This year, SNAAP took the pulse of arts and design alumni by collecting data on various topics.

This year, SNAAP took the pulse of arts and design alumni by collecting data on various topics.

number of respondents

5,100
5,100
5,100

average time to complete each survey

77

minutes

average time to complete each survey

77

minutes

average time to complete each survey

77

minutes

average incentive per minute

100

average incentive per minute

100

average incentive per minute

100

age range of participants

23

youngest

45

median

103

oldest

20
20
20

of participants were between

36

and

58

years old

79
79

of participants have been in the workforce for at least 10 years

79

of participants have been in the workforce for at least 10 years

57
57

of participants are currently employed full time in the arts

57

of participants are currently employed full time in the arts

year

20
26

20
26

1
1
1

surveys

Pulse Survey Name
Number of Responses
Core
2,516
AI and Creative Work
2,031
Social Supports and Safety Nets
2,036
Portfolio Careers
1,828
Community Engagement
1,717
Pulse Survey Name
Number of Responses
Core
2,516
AI and Creative Work
2,031
Social Supports and Safety Nets
2,036
Portfolio Careers
1,828
Community Engagement
1,717
Pulse Survey Name
Number of Responses
Core
2,516
AI and Creative Work
2,031
Social Supports and Safety Nets
2,036
Portfolio Careers
1,828
Community Engagement
1,717

1

Core

overview

The core survey asked Pulse participants basic questions about employment, occupations, and income.

highlights

Satisfaction with job independence and responsibilities is much higher than satisfaction with pay or earnings.

1

Core

overview

The core survey asked Pulse participants basic questions about employment, occupations, and income.

highlights

Satisfaction with job independence and responsibilities is much higher than satisfaction with pay or earnings.

1

Core

overview

The core survey asked Pulse participants basic questions about employment, occupations, and income.

highlights

Satisfaction with job independence and responsibilities is much higher than satisfaction with pay or earnings.

1

Core

overview

The core survey asked Pulse participants basic questions about employment, occupations, and income.

highlights

Satisfaction with job independence and responsibilities is much higher than satisfaction with pay or earnings.

2

AI and Creative Work

overview

The first topical survey asked Pulse participants about their perceptions and use of generative AI.

highlights

52% of arts alumni use GenAI in their work.

2

AI and Creative Work

overview

The first topical survey asked Pulse participants about their perceptions and use of generative AI.

highlights

52% of arts alumni use GenAI in their work.

2

AI and Creative Work

overview

The first topical survey asked Pulse participants about their perceptions and use of generative AI.

highlights

52% of arts alumni use GenAI in their work.

2

AI and Creative Work

overview

The first topical survey asked Pulse participants about their perceptions and use of generative AI.

highlights

52% of arts alumni use GenAI in their work.

3

Social Supports and Safety Nets

overview

The second topical survey asked Pulse participants about their application for and use of social supports and safety nets.

highlights

19% of arts alumni have used a social support.

3

Social Supports and Safety Nets

overview

The second topical survey asked Pulse participants about their application for and use of social supports and safety nets.

highlights

19% of arts alumni have used a social support.

3

Social Supports and Safety Nets

overview

The second topical survey asked Pulse participants about their application for and use of social supports and safety nets.

highlights

19% of arts alumni have used a social support.

3

Social Supports and Safety Nets

overview

The second topical survey asked Pulse participants about their application for and use of social supports and safety nets.

highlights

19% of arts alumni have used a social support.

4

Portfolio Careers

overview

The third topical survey asked Pulse respondents about their careers, if they have multiple occupations, and how they navigate a complex arts work landscape.

highlights

46% of arts alumni hold one job, while 48% hold multiple jobs.

4

Portfolio Careers

overview

The third topical survey asked Pulse respondents about their careers, if they have multiple occupations, and how they navigate a complex arts work landscape.

highlights

46% of arts alumni hold one job, while 48% hold multiple jobs.

4

Portfolio Careers

overview

The third topical survey asked Pulse respondents about their careers, if they have multiple occupations, and how they navigate a complex arts work landscape.

highlights

46% of arts alumni hold one job, while 48% hold multiple jobs.

4

Portfolio Careers

overview

The third topical survey asked Pulse respondents about their careers, if they have multiple occupations, and how they navigate a complex arts work landscape.

highlights

46% of arts alumni hold one job, while 48% hold multiple jobs.

5

Community Engagement

overview

The fourth topical survey focused on respondents’ various forms of engagement with their local community, with a focus on collaboration, event attendance, and volunteer work.

highlights

90% of arts alumni have done some form of artistic or design-based practice as an unpaid, personal, or volunteer activity in the past year.

5

Community Engagement

overview

The fourth topical survey focused on respondents’ various forms of engagement with their local community, with a focus on collaboration, event attendance, and volunteer work.

highlights

90% of arts alumni have done some form of artistic or design-based practice as an unpaid, personal, or volunteer activity in the past year.

5

Community Engagement

overview

The fourth topical survey focused on respondents’ various forms of engagement with their local community, with a focus on collaboration, event attendance, and volunteer work.

highlights

90% of arts alumni have done some form of artistic or design-based practice as an unpaid, personal, or volunteer activity in the past year.

5

Community Engagement

overview

The fourth topical survey focused on respondents’ various forms of engagement with their local community, with a focus on collaboration, event attendance, and volunteer work.

highlights

90% of arts alumni have done some form of artistic or design-based practice as an unpaid, personal, or volunteer activity in the past year.

Test your knowledge

Which of the following was the highest reported occupation among Pulse participants?
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Which of the following was the highest reported occupation among Pulse participants?
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What percent of Pulse participants have never used GenAI?
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What percent of Pulse participants have never used GenAI?
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What percent of Pulse participants have never used GenAI?
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What percent of Pulse participants have health insurance?
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Which of the following is the preferred income structure for the majority of Pulse participants?
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Which of the following is the preferred income structure for the majority of Pulse participants?
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What is the most common way in which Pulse participants support the arts?
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What is the most common way in which Pulse participants support the arts?
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What is the most common way in which Pulse participants support the arts?
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Thank you to all our Pulse participants for a successful year!

Visit pulse.snaaparts.org for more information