Upcoming Webinars
Since its inception in 1985, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) has dedicated itself to supporting craft artists by providing critical assistance for both preparing for and recovering from disasters and emergencies. Continuing this commitment, CERF+ offers a range of informative webinars and training sessions that address readiness and recovery topics for artists.
Safety is an Art Form: Incorporating Risk Assessment into your Creative Practice
As threats to artistic and creative freedom increase, how can we support each other? As artists, what does safety look like? ARC - Artists at Risk Connection, a global organization dedicated to defending artistic freedom and cultural rights, is committed to exploring these questions. This year, ARC is developing a risk assessment tool to help artists and cultural workers recognize risks, respond to threats, and safeguard themselves and their work. In this webinar, Patrick Bond, U.S. Program Officer for ARC, shares the latest insights from ARC’s National Artist Safety Survey and the organization’s goals for a new risk assessment tool, which will connect artists at risk to practical resources.
2026 CERF+ Field Survey: What We Heard from Craft Artists
In 2026, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) conducted a national field survey to better understand the conditions shaping the lives and work of craft artists across the country, including those living and working in U.S. Territories and tribal communities. We heard from over 500 craft artists and spoke with craft leaders across the field about what they are experiencing and seeing in their communities.
Join Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director of CERF+, and Alexis Green, theatremaker, program producer, community engagement strategist, and Founder and Director of (X) Collective, as they share what we heard and learned. The conversation will look at artists’ financial realities, readiness and risk, changes in the craft marketplace, and barriers to accessing resources and support.
We’ll also look at what surprised us, what reinforced what we’ve been hearing from craft artists, and what we can carry forward from what we learned.
Special Topics
To discuss our training program in more detail or to arrange for a custom webinar, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support.
Special Topics
With nearly four decades of experience at the intersection of the creative community and emergency management, CERF+ is adept at developing training sessions and engaging in speaking engagements tailored to the needs of your network. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate on new topics of interest.
Emergency Preparedness and Business Insurance for Artists
This interactive session is tailored for artists seeking to safeguard their health, safety, and artistic practices. Whether you’re recovering from a recent disaster or planning for the future, this training equips you with the tools to protect yourself and your practice from the unexpected.
Past Webinars
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: Grants 101
Gain insights into the origins of the Craft Emergency Refief Fund (CERF+) and delve deeper into our grant programs with Deanna Poelsma (Manager, Artist Grants). […]
When Is It Time To Talk To An Attorney?
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) facilitated a discussion on common legal issues that artists might face when pursuing creative endeavors. The discussion included […]
Safeguarding Your Artistic Practice
Disaster preparedness aka readiness is a practice, much needed, never discussed, and oft-overlooked. It can feel uncomfortable, but by staying informed and prepared, we empower […]
Independent Fundraising
Independent Fundraising Ever thought about hosting a fundraiser for CERF+? Join Director of Advancement, Nichole Potzauf, and Lindsey Hayakawa, Advancement Coordinator, for this virtual session […]
CERF+ Grants 101 Webinar
Gain insights into the origins of the Craft Emergency Refief Fund (CERF+) and delve deeper into our grant programs with Deanna Poelsma (Manager, Artist […]
CERF+ Overview / Descripción general del CERF+ – Feb ’24
Gain insights into the origins of CERF+ and delve deeper into our grant programs and training initiatives with Cameron Baxter Lewis. This virtual session offered […]
Hurricane Prep for Artists 101
Hurricane Prep for Artists 101 is a special webinar designed to equip artists with essential strategies to safeguard themselves and their artistic practices for […]
First Steps in Legacy Planning Webinar
Are you thinking holistically about your artistic legacy? What steps can you take now to shape how your creative contributions are remembered and understood? […]