CERF+ Spring Flooding Outlook Alert
CERF+ U.S. Spring Flooding Outlook AlertMost Central U.S. Residents Should Prepare for High Risk of Floods Through MayThe US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its spring flood outlook. It indicates a high likelihood of moderate to...
CERF+ Response to Central US Flooding
CERF+ Responds to Central US FloodingSafety Information, Emergency Resources + Emergency Relief for ArtistsAs we continue to hear about the impact of the flooding in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Missouri, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in...
CERF+ Response to California Flooding
CERF+ Responds to California FloodingSafety Information, Emergency Resources + Emergency Relief for ArtistsAs we continue to hear about the impact of the flooding in northern California, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities...
CERF+ Response to Texas Flooding
CERF+ Responds to Texas FloodingSafety Information, Emergency Resources + Emergency Relief for ArtistsAs we continue to hear about the impact of the flooding in Texas, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency...
CERF+ Response to Hurricane Michael
CERF+ Responds to Hurricane MichaelSafety Information, Emergency Resources + Emergency Relief for ArtistsAs we continue to hear about the impact of Hurricane Michael, CERF+ is reaching out to artists and arts organizations in affected communities to provide emergency...
Are you Prepared for Hurricane Season?
Getting Ready to Plan Ahead
Getting Ready to Plan Ahead I recently received a Get Ready Grant. As a career woodworker for eight years, legacy planning was perhaps the last aspect I had not addressed professionally. Talking about legacy planning for artists is one of the least interesting aspects...
CERF+ Awards Twenty “Get Ready” Grants
From dust collection systems to fire extinguishers, twenty artists from across the country received grants to help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and implement safety measures. Grants focused on health and safety, business protection and emergency...
When You’re Not There — Tips on Securing Your Studio
Planning for Securing Your Studio When You’re Not There What can you do to ensure that your studio is okay while you are away? “I ve been told to plan for the worst and hope for the best. It turns out that is really good advice,” says Blacksmith +...
Get Ready Grants
Artist Get Ready Grants CERF+’s Get Ready program provides individual craft artists grants up to $500 to conduct activities that will help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and prepare for emergencies. Artists are encouraged to use the Risk Assessment...
See You at NCECA!
March 14, 2017 | CERF+ News Join CERF+ executive director Cornelia Carey for a panel discussion with Christa Assad, Heather Mae Erickson and Paul Sacaridiz about training needs for building a resilient career as a studio artist and what is missing from current...
Welcome to the NEW Artists Safety Net Online
February 27, 2017 | CERF+ News CERF+ Launches New Website to Respond to Artist Career & Emergency Resource Needs Monday, February 27, 2017, Montpelier, VT – CERF+’s new website goes live today to help artists protect themselves, their art and their careers....
Are You Evacuation-Ready?
February 27, 2017 | Tip of the Month The mass evacuations due to the potential failure of the Oroville, California dam have businesses and families thinking about their readiness for evacuation. Would you be able to able to quickly and safely evacuate your studio, and...
Winter Weather All Over the Map
January 31, 2017 | Tip of the Month The severe winter storm that impacted a large swath of the US in mid-January highlighted that few of us are immune to such hazards. CERF+ has worked with artists who have had: Frozen water pipes burst, flooding studios Ice-ladened...
Cover your A’s: Art, Assets + Archives
Resolve to Cover your A’s: Art, Assets and Archives January, 2016 | Tip of the Month It’s January. You have likely made great resolutions to advance your art career in 2017, but here’s one resolution every artist can quickly check off the to-do list in less than...
Studio Protector
Announcing the CERF+ Studio Safety Guide Get Connected Plan Ahead Learn How Get Ready Assess your risks Make a plan Do it today! “Get Ready” Grants Get Help From relief agencies From arts organizations From your community Help Yourself Get organized Clean...