FINANCIAL READINESSUnanticipated expenses and events are often part of being an independent artist.Do you have cash or the equivalent on hand to handle a sudden and unforeseen $400 expense?If a serious emergency occurred, would you have access to funds (via savings,...
“Document your studio work habits, it takes just a minute or two per day, and becomes second nature.” -Sam Hitchman Ceramic artist Sam Hitchman’s Cincinnati, OH, studio sustained significant water damage when a neighbor’s water line burst...
When it comes to your studio, a little uninvited water can wreak a lot of havoc. While recent extreme weather and approaching spring floods have put water on our minds, nature isn’t the only source of damage– a broken pipe, a damaged roof, or water from...
Here’s a New Year’s resolution that can lead to a healthier and safer year for you and others in your studio. Resolve to take a little time this to review how you manage hazardous materials in your studio. This resolution could save your life! Fumes + Ventilation Many...
As freezing temperatures return to many parts of our country, it’s time to protect your art and studio from these and other hazards:Frozen water pipes, that burst and flood your studioHeavy snow loads or ice-laden trees causing damage to your roof or other...
Being fire safety ready in the studio is a year-round task, but it’s something that can require extra attention during the heating season. Here are some tips to help keep you and your studio safe from fire. Find more fire prevention and studio safety tips in CERF+’s...
