Advocacy
It’s a lot easier to be an advocate when you have a direction to move in and something to work off of. The information provided by CERF+ regarding disaster planning is vital information that all artists should get their hands on and include as part of their professional work model. The webinar was great and got me charged up.”
Megan Burke, Florida Division of Cultural AffairsCERF+ both undertakes public awareness campaigns within the crafts community and provides a voice for craft artists in government and public policy issues relating to emergency relief, readiness, and sustaining a career in the arts. CERF+ also builds partnerships and alliances with other organizations, and in the process is creating a place for the craft field at the national arts policy table.
CERF+ Artist Preparedness Campaign
Disasters don't always have names...more artists are affected by everyday personal disasters than by those making the national news. CERF+ has launched a prevention and preparedness ad campaign. Read more...
National Coalition for Artist Preparedness and Emergency Response
CERF+ has played a leading role in a voluntary task force of national, regional, state and local arts organizations, public art agencies, and foundations committed to strengthening the organized safety net for artists. Read more..
Becoming a Craft and Arts Advocate
Advocacy at the local, state and national level by individual artists and organizations strengthens the craft field and the arts sector.
Arts Advocacy Organizations
