CERF+ Responds to Hurricanes Harvey + Irma + Maria
Safety information, recovery resources and emergency relief for artists
Texas National Guardsmen rescue a resident by boat during flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Photo courtesy of United States Department of Defense.
As we continue to hear about the impact of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.
Emergency Relief for Artists
Are You an Artist Working in a Craft Discipline?
CERF+’s emergency financial relief program, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, provides grants up to $6,000 and interest-free loans up to $9,000 to artists working in craft disciplines who are facing a career threatening emergency or disaster. CERF+ staff is available during the week from 8:30am-5:30pm EST at 802.229.2306 and [email protected] to provide counseling and referrals to artists searching for emergency resources.
Other Emergency Relief Programs for Artists
- New York Foundation for the Arts’ National List of Emergency Grants for Artists in NYFA Source
Hurricane Harvey
Local, state and national arts organizations are responding to the needs of artists affected by Hurricane Harvey. These are some of the organizations compiling lists of artist emergency relief funders.
- New York Foundation for the Arts’ (NYFA) Hurricane Harvey Resources Round-Up
- Fresh Arts’ Emergency Resources for Houston Area Artists Listing
- Harvey Arts Recovery’s Instructions for Filing Federal and State Disaster Claims
Hurricane Irma
Resources will be added as arts organizations in the affected region are able to respond
Hurricane Maria
Resources will be added as arts organizations in the affected region are able to respond
Disaster Recovery Resources for Artists
If you have had personal or business property damage from either hurricane, CERF+’s Studio Protector has tips to help make the recovery go more smoothly.
- Relief Agencies
- Disaster Clean Up
- Disaster Salvage
- Self Support
- Networking
- Be Aware