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OUR ANNUAL APPEAL IS HERE!

OUR ANNUAL APPEAL IS HERE!

Your gift to CERF+ makes a difference in the lives of artists. Whether by helping them rebuild and restart after a devastating emergency, or given them the tools they need to build strong and resilient careers. Your support is what makes our work possible....
The Accidental Fundraiser

The Accidental Fundraiser

The Accidental Fundraiser From a Facebook Post by by Pam Hill, artist, activist Originally, I had planned to exclude my current medical crisis from Facebook. I would let friends know by e-mail, Messenger, or some other private means. But that became difficult and I...
Weaver Marilyn Webster Reflects on Recent Disasters

Weaver Marilyn Webster Reflects on Recent Disasters

Weaver Marilyn Webster is donating a portion of sales through November to support artists affected by the hurricanes and wildfires that have affected this country and its territories. She shared with us this reflection on processing the immensity of these disasters:...
CERF+ Awards Twenty “Get Ready” Grants

CERF+ Awards Twenty “Get Ready” Grants

From dust collection systems to fire extinguishers, twenty artists from across the country received grants to help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and implement safety measures. Grants focused on health and safety, business protection and emergency...
Be a Change Maker + More: Join A Season for CERF+!

Be a Change Maker + More: Join A Season for CERF+!

Are you interested in a simple way to support CERF+ AND gain visibility for your business? Join in A Season for CERF+ by hosting one of the following events between September 1st and December 31st: Change Maker- Give your customers the option to round up their...
Artist Stories: Craftspeople in Their Own Words

Artist Stories: Craftspeople in Their Own Words

“After several years of selling my work at craft shows, I found out that one of my best shows at New York University was cancelled. I was distraught and started pacing and carrying on a bit until my husband Jeff looked at me and said, “Right now there are probably...
Sweeps for CERF+: Hearts Should Overflow, Not Landfills

Sweeps for CERF+: Hearts Should Overflow, Not Landfills

Did you know that all the sweeps from your bench can make a big difference in the lives of fellow artists and jewelry makers? In partnership with CERF+, the Rio Grande Sweeps for CERF+ program accepts sweeps from jewelers as donations to help craftspeople across the...