It’s that time of year again! Our annual A Season for CERF+ fundraiser is about to begin. In the early years, we had over 60 galleries, businesses, and retailers sign up! Over the past ten years, however, the numbers have dropped to about 20 participants. Help...
Galleries, artists, businesses, and others around the country are holding raffles, donating portions of sales, collecting donations at checkout, and more. See what they’re up to and how you can join in here.
In July, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) raised $1,648 at their annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival. “We’ve had a CERF+ booth from our very first year in 1992 and ever since,” explains Jan Schachter, who along with ceramic artist,...
CERF+’s annual appeal is our most important fundraising event, supporting all of CERF+’s work throughout the year. We depend on its success to deliver our programs and services to artists: much-needed emergency relief assistance and our programs that help artists...
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...
On October 19th at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St Louis, Missouri, Eddie “The Great Flambeau” Bernard will work his Molten Glass Magic to raise much-needed funds for CERF+s Disaster Relief Fund. “With calls and applications for emergency assistance already...
On October 19th at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St Louis, Missouri, Eddie “The Great Flambeau” Bernard will work his Molten Glass Magic to raise much-needed funds for CERF+s Disaster Relief Fund. “With calls and applications for emergency assistance already...
Cedar Creek Gallery is a Raffle Rouser. Creative Hand Show and Sale is a Proceeds Pro. Zinc Insurance is a Change Maker Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show is a Wild Card. What do they all have in common? All of these...
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...
Are you interested in a simple way to support CERF+ AND gain visibility for your business? Join in A Season for CERF+ by hosting one of the following events between September 1st and December 31st: Change Maker- Give your customers the option to round up their...
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...
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...
March 14, 2017 | CERF+ News Visit CERF+’s Shop to Give featuring many ways to give as good as you get! We’re especially thrilled to include Craftspeople In Their Own Words, a handsome hardcover volume featuring first person stories from over 75 artists...