Happening now: CERF+'s Summer Campaign has Begun!
The CERF+ board and staff spent three inspiring days in Houston, Texas, in October for the organization’s annual meeting. Before the board meeting, the group spent a day getting acquainted with the cultural community of Houston by visiting the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s (MFAH’s) world-class conservation lab led by Steven Pine, who also heads […]
Note: At our recent board meeting in Houston, Texas, we asked Galveston-based jewelry artist Diane Falkenhagen to talk about her experience with CERF+ after Hurricane Ike during a reception at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Here’s what she shared with us that evening. I am a jewelry artist from Galveston Island and a beneficiary […]
As disaster response and other agencies strive to control the wildfires and help residents of California, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.
It’s that time of year again! Many artists depend on sales from the holiday season and ramp up production in order to meet the increased demand. This often involves working long hours, traveling to numerous shows, and extended periods of intense physical activity. While it can be difficult to strike a balance between getting the […]
We are very pleased to announce the addition of four outstanding individuals to the CERF+ Board whose terms commence at our Annual Meeting in October of 2019. Jono Anzalone – Head of Disaster and Crisis, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Panama, Panama Jono recently rejoined the International Federation of […]
Hurricanes, tropical storms, and the accompanying rain and flooding can wreak havoc on an artist’s career and studio. It’s important to know what to do in the event that your home, studio, or work area has been flooded. Fortunately, CERF+ has a number of resources and videos to help. Keep reading to learn more about […]
Montpelier, Vermont (27 de septiembre de 2019) – Hoy, el Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) — la Red de Seguridad para Artistas (Artists Safety Net) anunció que será una de las cuatro organizaciones que recibirán una subvención por parte del Fondo Flamboyán para las Artes, para apoyar el trabajo de preparación y la ayuda de […]
Montpelier, VT (September 27, 2019) – Today CERF+ — the Artists Safety Net announced that it is one of four organizations that will receive a grant from the Flamboyan Arts Fund to support the organization’s ongoing emergency relief and preparedness work in Puerto Rico. The Flamboyan Arts Fund was created through a joint partnership between […]
Proper ventilation is essential to any healthy practice, yet many artists find themselves working in less-than-ideal situations. While it is true that ventilation systems can be expensive to purchase and install, there are many steps you can take to make your studio safer. We recently heard from Anna Boothe, a glass artist in Zieglerville, PA, […]
J. Leko is the principal of J. Leko Furniture Maker, LLC, where he designs and builds specially commissioned custom furniture and woodwork. Leko studied at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking and has had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s finest craftspeople. He received a Get Ready Grant from CERF+ in 2017 […]
