States around the country are gearing up for their Arts Advocacy Days. Falling at the end of February or the beginning of March, these days are a powerful opportunity for individuals to voice their support of the arts to their state officials. To learn more about what is happening in your state, visit Americans… Read More »
CERF+ will be doing some travelling in the coming months: to Philadelphia for the Buyers Market American Craft, to Seattle for NCECA's 46th annual conference, and more. Visit our calendar to see if you we're coming to your town.
Read More »Tornado season in the South started early this year. The warning from a NOAA weather radio in the early hours of the morning was a reminder of how important it is for every home and workplace to have a functioning weather radio. A NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio broadcasts National… Read More »
Dear Friends,
With a few days left in 2011, I hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to support CERF+’s critical emergency relief assistance and preparedness initiatives for artists.
Why is CERF+’s work so important? Because,… Read More »
CERF+ is saddened to learn of the passing of Jan Peters. Our hearts go out to her family and del Mano gallery and we thank them for passing along the following rememberance.
Jan Peters' Announcement of Passing
Read More »CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources) is pleased to share the following letter of recognition from FEMA for its preparedness work with artists and arts organizations. CERF+ received two honorable mentions in the categories of Innovative Training and Education Programs and Promising… Read More »
"There are 2.1 million artists in the United States workforce, and a large portion of them -- designers -- contribute to industries whose products Americans use every day," according to new research from the National Endowment for the Arts. Artists and… Read More »
The widespread flooding that followed Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene up the coast from North Carolina to Vermont where the CERF+ office is located, has been a painful reminder of something we hear after every flood. That is, that many artists, business owners, and homeowners mistakenly assume that their insurance covers… Read More »
From the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville:
Think having good health insurance is impossible for artists? Getting health insurance or finding quality care is a constant concern for anyone who is uninsured or who isn’t covered by an employer, union or government health plan. Join acclaimed… Read More »
Did you know that you might qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance if you are an independent artist or other self-employed individual who has lost income due to interruptions from a major disaster?
If there has been a Presidential… Read More »
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources) was recognized for its preparedness work with artists and arts organizations with two honorable mentions in the categories of Innovative Training and Education Programs and Promising Partnerships for FEMA’s Individual and… Read More »
CERF+ is offering a series of free webinars for organizations and for individuals who present professional development seminars. The webinars focus on incorporating information about emergency preparedness into existing presentations, and focus on use of the Studio Protector wall guide and online guide. Customizable… Read More »
Over a month has passed since Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene blew up the east coast affecting 17 states and territories from the Virgin Islands to Maine. The deep river valleys of New York and Vermont were among the hardest hit. And just as those communities were beginning to dig out, Hurricane Lee caused another round… Read More »
The CERF+ office is open! We are in assessment mode. If you know of anyone we should be checking in with, please let us know. If you have experienced any kind of flooding or other losses in your studio,…
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CERF+ has compiled the following information about providing assistance in the wake of the disaster in Japan. As this list is not complete, please contact Cornelia Carey if you know of other events or organizations active in responding.
Fundraising Events
Mashiko…
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Thanks to the generosity of the Windgate Charitable Foundation, we’ve got a challenge for you! If we are able to raise $200,000 in new or increased donations by September 2011, Windgate will donate $100,000 to CERF+.
We mentioned this exciting opportunity during our Annual Appeal and we wanted you to know… Read More »
Are we different? Are we the same? If so, why? Here’s a conversation about CERF+ today. If you have questions about CERF+ — about the new plus sign in our name, the new directions in our work, our budget or the assistance we’ve traditionally provided to craft artists in emergency — we have answers.… Read More »
CERF+ is offering a series of free webinars, sponsored by the Nathan Cummings Foundation, for organizations and for individuals who present professional development seminars. The webinars focus on incorporating information about emergency preparedness into existing presentations, and focus on use of the Studio Protector… Read More »
To underscore the importance of preparedness, CERF+ is launching a new awareness ad campaign featuring before and after images provided by artists who have been through disasters. “We want to help artists take steps beforehand that can help them weather emergencies with their careers intact – to keep them from crossing… Read More »
January 1st marked the end of another successful A Season for CERF+ fundraiser. During A Season for CERF+ 2010, 54 craft and art-related businesses across the country raised funds and visibility to support CERF+’s emergency and readiness programs for artists. In addition to the galleries that make up the majority of… Read More »
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