Reports and Findings

Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.

Clifford Stoll

CERF+ conducts and disseminates research surveys that document the impact of CERF+ emergency relief assistance, key economic and demographic factors about the careers of craft artists, and trends and needs within the crafts field.  CERF+ uses this information to shape programs, planning, and advocacy efforts.  

Included in these pages are recent CERF+ research reports, as well as a selection of reports by other arts service organizations that have relevance to craft artists and the craft community.

CERF+ Research

Regional and National Studies