Happening now: CERF+'s Summer Campaign has Begun!
San Diego based furniture maker, CERF+ beneficiary and Get Ready Grantee Craig Thibodeau has a lot to be thankful for. He just released his book, The Craft of Veneering, and is working on building one-of-a-kind, commissioned and speculation furniture pieces that feature his masterful skills in marquetry, parquetry, and mechanical/puzzle making. Craig has also been able to count on […]
Being fire safety ready in the studio is a year-round task, but it’s something that can require extra attention during the heating season. Here are some tips to help keep you and your studio safe from fire. Find more fire prevention and studio safety tips in CERF+’s Studio Protector.
CERF+ guide helps working artists plan the ‘afterlife’ of their tools and other studio assets.
No one knows the full story of your artistic career better than you—your artwork, your creative vision, your art-making process, and the professional activities through which you have shared your passion and talent.
To ensure that you have a say in how you are remembered, it is vital to have a plan in place that will serve as a guide to your heirs for protecting and preserving your artistic legacy. These resources can help demystify the work of estate planning—and help break down the tasks into doable steps.
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.
If your home, studio or space has been flooded, please watch our video on DIY Techniques to Prevent a Mold Outbreak to your art work. Mold can develop within 48 hours. Learn more tips on dealing with mold here.
Learn to Cover Your A’s: Art, Assets + Archives Training for Art School Faculty, Career Services Staff, Arts Administrators, Professionals + Educators on September 28th at SVA in NYC.
Did you know that all the sweeps from your bench can make a big difference in the lives of fellow artists and jewelry makers? In partnership with CERF+, the Rio Grande Sweeps for CERF+ program accepts sweeps from jewelers as donations to help craftspeople across the United States. The sweeps from Rio Grande’s own production work […]
