The Will to Create a Will
The Will to Create a Will As a studio artist, I seldom think about my monetary legacy. I am pretty sure that I will never get to retire, at least in the typical American sense of the word. Since I love my work and feel a drive to create every day, I accept this fact....
Self Care + Your Studio Practice
Self-Care + Your Studio Practice CERF+ and Wellness for Makers have partnered to launch a DIY video series to promote artist health and wellness. Each video focuses on some of the common problems faced by artists with an active studio practice and includes tips that...
Happy New Year! Be Well + Make Things
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...
From Survival to Growth: A Story of Resilience in Puerto Rico
From Survival to Growth: A Story of Resilience in Puerto Rico by Diana Dávila, Ceramic & Jewelry Artist Living on a Caribbean island, I’m always concerned about tropical storms and hurricanes. I have experienced two – Hugo and Georges – but never...
The Importance of Art + Creative Expression After Catastrophe
The Importance of Art + Creative Expression After Catastrophe by Marcus Maria Jung About 2 years ago, I lost my art studio, tools and most of my belongings on Cobb Mountain, California in the devastating Valley Fire of September 2015. The experience of this...
The Accidental Fundraiser
The Accidental Fundraiser From a Facebook Post by by Pam Hill, artist, activist Originally, I had planned to exclude my current medical crisis from Facebook. I would let friends know by e-mail, Messenger, or some other private means. But that became difficult and I...
Weaver Marilyn Webster Reflects on Recent Disasters
Weaver Marilyn Webster is donating a portion of sales through November to support artists affected by the hurricanes and wildfires that have affected this country and its territories. She shared with us this reflection on processing the immensity of these disasters:...
The Real Value of Being Prepared for Fiber Artist Somiko Harrington: Priceless.
The Real Value of Being Prepared? Priceless. Fiber artist Somiko Harrington and her family evacuated their first floor home and work studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as Hurricane Irma was churning up the coast of Florida. They had made plans to evacuate until the...
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...
Find Your Studiomate
August 31st is National Match Maker Day, which got us thinking: What makes for a good match in a studiomate? Sharing a studio with another artist can make an expensive studio more affordable. A studiomate can also be a source of creative inspiration and peer 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...
From ACC Baltimore to Smithsonian Craft Show: Why I Love CERF+
A Note of Thanks from Artist Amy Nguyen “I am so grateful to CERF+ for providing artists with a safety net of support including financial support during times of great distress. The resources that CERF+ provides including education are invaluable. CERF+’s...