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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 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 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:...
Molten Glass Magic to Support CERF+’s Disaster Relief Efforts
On October 19th at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St Louis, Missouri, Eddie “The Great Flambeau” Bernard will work his Molten Glass Magic to raise much-needed funds for CERF+s Disaster Relief Fund. “With calls and applications for emergency assistance already...
CERF+ Responds to Triad of Hurricanes
CERF+ Responds to Triad of Hurricanes All of us at CERF+ are heartbroken by the significant losses many in our country have endured from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. More than ever, we are committed to providing artists with information and resources they need...
Staying Safe in a Flooded Studio
Staying Safe in a Flooded Studio When you’re cleaning out a flooded studio, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to your health and safety. Depending on the type of physical, electrical, or chemical disaster you’re working with, PPE typically includes:...
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+!
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
“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...