2026 Needs Assessment
What is a Needs Assessment?
A needs assessment is a tool for organizations to determine the gaps between the services they currently offer and the needs of the communities they serve. As a state-funded organization, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council must conduct a needs assessment every four years, and we use the information collected to inform our biennial strategic plan.
What is a Listening Tour?
A listening tour is a series of meetings where organizations gather with their various constituencies to hear their insights on the landscape of their sector. It is a fun and useful way to collect information for a needs assessment.
Arts Organizations
Join us for coffee and conversation at one (or four!) events in April and May.
We want to hear your insights on the state of the arts in our region!
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 3rd at 5pm.
Individual Artists and Community Members
Share your thoughts and meet other local artists at our upcoming Artist Mixer and Roundtable events!
Snacks will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 3rd at 5pm.
Can’t make it to any events but want to share your thoughts?
Organizations: Request a survey using the RSVP link, or by emailing Abby at abby@plrac.org
Individuals: We will be posting a link to an online survey soon. It will also be shared in our newsletter and across our social media pages. Check back later!