Thanks to the 500 artists, suppliers, collectors, gallery owners, and more who made end-of-year gifts to CERF+, raising over $130,000! Our community of donors ensure that we hit 2018 running and at- the-ready to help artists at any stage of their career. Thank you so...
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 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 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:...
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 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 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:...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
By Craig Nutt I have been putting off doing a studio inventory for a long time, so I was strangely relieved when it became apparent that I really had to deal with it. I found that the whole process was relatively easy and painless using a spreadsheet and a digital...