If you work in theater, dance, or live music, researchers want to hear from you. The Material Impacts of GenAI in the Performing Arts Survey, administered by SMU DataArts in partnership with artist Annie Dorsen, is the first survey of its kind to examine how generative AI is affecting artists’ income, career opportunities, and creative practices — an area with lots of discussion but little hard data.
The survey is open to anyone in the performing arts at any career stage: performers, directors, choreographers, composers, designers, and technicians. Responses are anonymous and confidential, and no personally identifiable information is collected. Results will inform policy discussions, funding priorities, and advocacy efforts across the field.
The survey is open through September 8, 2026.
Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8855295/3102026
Questions? See the FAQ or contact research@anniedorsen.com
This research is part of Artists Make Technology, a collaborative initiative anchored by the Mozilla Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation, in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, with additional support from the Ford Foundation.