How to Get Business Insurance for Your Art Business
Acquiring affordable business owner’s insurance that adequately covers your biggest potential risks is a process that takes some time and effort on your part, but the resulting security is worth it. Business insurance includes a diverse set of over a hundred coverage...
Deeper Commitments: Help Someone Organize Their Recovery
Completely review the related Studio Protector resources and work with the emergency affected person to plan your organizing efforts The Make a Plan information in the Clean Up section The Salvage section for salvaging the artist’s tools, equipment, and artwork The...Start Here
Start Here I need help recovering from a disaster I want to prepare and protect my studio Assess Your Risks It’s Easy to Get Started! Time: 15 to 50 minutes What You’ll Need: If you’re digital, a computer, laptop or tablet. Prefer analog? Grab paper and pens or...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
CERF+ Responds to 2020 Puerto Rico Earthquakes
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.
CERF+ Responds to 2019 California Wildfires
October 31st, 2019
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.
September 2019 Tip of the Month: Mold Mitigation and DIY Recovery
September 30th, 2019
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...
The Art of Emergency Preparedness by Kerry Parks
June 28th, 2019
FROM COLLEGE TO THE REAL WORLD I found a passion for glass art in college and was fortunate enough to begin working at the Hot Shop of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, Alabama, after graduation. In addition to my responsibilities as a teaching instructor, I’m...
May 2019 Tip of the Month: Hurricane Preparedness
May 28th, 2019
With the official start of hurricane season on June 1, you might be surprised to learn that half of the population in the U.S. resides in states that are most threatened by hurricanes. If you live in an area of high risk there are steps you can take to get ready and...
April 2019 Tip of the Month: Post Disaster Scams
April 30th, 2019
In the aftermath of a disaster, an enormous amount of private and public funds are pumped into the affected areas. This flood of money, in addition to an increase in volunteers and first responders, can create a chaotic and confusing situation on the ground....
CERF+ Response to Central US Flooding
March 19th, 2019
As emergency response agencies and residents in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri and other states respond to the impact of recent flooding, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.
CERF+ Response to California Flooding
As emergency response agencies and residents in northern California respond to the impact of recent flooding, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.
Meg Ostrum Retires from CERF+
January 24th, 2019
Longtime CERF+ staff member Meg Ostrum retired at the end of December but not without heartfelt thanks from her fellow staff members, the CERF+ Board, and her many colleagues who’ve worked with her over the years. Meg came to CERF+ in 2004 as a planning consultant to...
Protect Your Art! When Water and Weather Leak Into Your Life
January 24th, 2019
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...
Resolve to Be Safe in 2020!
December 19th, 2018
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...
Winter Weather Preparedness Tips
November 27th, 2018
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...
CERF+ Response to 2018 California Wildfires
November 13th, 2018
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.
CERF+ Response to Texas Flooding
As emergency response agencies and residents in Texas respond to the impact of recent flooding, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.
CERF+ Response to Hurricane Michael
October 9th, 2018
As emergency response agencies and residents from Florida, Georgia, Alabama assess and respond to the impact of Hurricane Michael, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency relief and useful recovery resources.