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An Artist’s Tools + Studio as Creative Identity

Throughout my curatorial career, I’ve visited countless artists in their studios to conduct interviews and critiques. Each experience helped me develop useful perspectives on an artist’s creative and technical process. Over time, I came to appreciate the value that lay in preserving these unique creative journeys. When tools to suit a desired outcome didn’t exist, artists frequently customized items they had purchased or inherited. Some even fabricated their own or even invented new machinery.

Happy New Year! Be Well + Make Things

Ah, January, a time for starting over, trying new things – trying a new art form, eating better, losing weight, changing behaviors – whatever it is, most of us think of this month as an opportunity for new beginnings.

In addition to the daily yoga practice I’ve taken up in the new year, I’m really excited about a new project at CERF+ that ties in nicely with making resolutions. Thanks to a partnership with Wellness for Makers, we’re launching educational videos and resources to help artists remain healthy in their studio practice.

From Survival to Growth: A Story of Resilience in Puerto Rico

“When I awoke at 5am on September 20, the sound of the wind, water and things flying around changed all that. Windows and doors were shaking and water was filtrating through any tiny slit between windows. It was a long, scary day. I was concerned about my family and friends. I spent 110 days without electrical power and 45 days without water. Today, many people still have neither.”

The Accidental Fundraiser

Quilter Pam Hill shares how easy it can be to fundraise for artists. In less than a week, over $1,000 had been deposited in the CERF+ coffers! CERF+ would be seriously extended in supporting makers and these added funds were in immediate need.

A Year of Pluses: CERF+ Releases Impact Report

We’re excited to share CERF+’s recently released impact report for our fiscal year 2016, which covers the period of time from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. CERF+ is distinctive among non-profit artist service organizations not only because of our focus on career protection for studio artists, but also, the high percentage of support […]

In Memoriam

CERF+ Mourns Passing of Former Chair, Jim Wilkinson We are sad to share the news that Jim Wilkinson, a longtime CERF+ trustee and valued supporter passed away on April 15, 2017. Jim served as Chair of the CERF+ Board in the early 2010’s and was instrumental in helping CERF+ meet our goals for the organization’s […]

A Sign of Support: Johnathon DeSoto

“Being a full time craft artist is something that many of us dream about, but it does have its own risks built into it: Lack of financial stability and traditional safety nets are one of them.

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