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...
Tips for Applying to FEMA + SBA DisasterAssistance.gov The Federal Government has set up a website that coordinates information on disaster assistance that is available through at least 17 federal agencies. This website consolidates the application process across...
Steps to Salvaging Your Water Damaged Art Studio After a Hurricane If your home, studio or space has been flooded as a result of Hurricane Florence or Michael, review these tips to help you clean up, recover what you can, and rebuild. Disaster Clean Up Make a Plan...
Hurricane Florence is approaching the US East Coast, and will likely have landfall Thursday or Friday. We urge all those in its potential path to take precautions now. In this emergency alert you’ll find important information to help all who are in the path of...
Artists Building a Future in Puerto Rico by Cornelia Carey, Executive Director In April 2013, I spent three exciting days in Puerto Rico being introduced to its vibrant visual arts community… little did I know that five years later I would be returning on a CERF+...
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...
CERF+ Responds to Disasters Hurricane Harvey Inquire About Help Emergency Relief Program Re-Opens | Programa de CERF+ de Ayuda para Emergencias The Craft Emergency Relief Fund Program is open and we are now accepting new inquiries to help artists facing...
CERF+ Responds to Disasters Hurricane Irma Inquire About Help Emergency Relief Program Re-Opens | Programa de CERF+ de Ayuda para Emergencias The Craft Emergency Relief Fund Program is open and we are now accepting new inquiries to help artists facing...
By Diane Falkenhagen, Art Jeweler Galveston Island, Texas As Harvey barreled across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas Coast in August, the swirling tempest revived my still-too-vivid memories of Hurricane Ike in 2008. There’s nothing like experiencing a...
By Jed Dodds, Executive Director The Studios of Key West Irma was my first hurricane, but it certainly wasn’t Key West’s. I moved here five years ago to take the reins at a growing art center, and quickly became attuned to the way storms serve as rites of passage and...
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...
Double Trouble – Preparing for Tornado + Hurricane SeasonsIt’s that time of year, when the “Tornado Season” and “Hurricane Season” overlap. This week, tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas. As officials begin to assess the...
Disaster Risks Hurricane/High Wind Windows Permanent storm shutters are best. 2nd Best Option: Cut 5/8” sheets of marine plywood to fit your windows when needed. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking Roof Install straps or additional clips to secure your...
