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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Like many of you, we have been carefully monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and are making adjustments in our daily lives to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from the virus. Our thoughts are with the artist community, many of whom are dealing with...
California Storms and Wildfire Response

California Storms and Wildfire Response

Emergency Relief for ArtistsAre You an Artist Working in a Craft Discipline Impacted by the California Wildfires or Storms?CERF+’s emergency financial relief program, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, provides $3,000 grant and other assistance to artists working...
Applying for FEMA and SBA Assistance

Applying for FEMA and SBA Assistance

Tips for Applying to FEMA + SBADisasterAssistance.govThe 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...
Are You Wildfire Ready?

Are You Wildfire Ready?

Wildfires are already affecting the western U.S. this year.  It’s time to access your wildfire risk and be Wildfire Ready! Know Your Wildfire Risk • Use the U.S. Forest Service’s Wildfire Hazard Potential Map Viewer to see the historic likelihood of wildfire in your...

California Wildfires

CERF+ Responds to Disasters California Wildfires 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...
Ready + Resilient Gatlinburg

Ready + Resilient Gatlinburg

We saw firsthand the effects of the devastating 2016 wildfires on the area’s artists and craftspeople. ‘Ready + Resilient’ is an opportunity to bring artists together to learn more about protecting their careers, art and lives – and to gather as a community to...
Ready + Resilient Gatlinburg

Ready + Resilient Gatlinburg

We saw firsthand the effects of the devastating 2016 wildfires on the area’s artists and craftspeople. ‘Ready + Resilient’ is an opportunity to bring artists together to learn more about protecting their careers, art and lives – and to gather as a community to...
California Wildfires, Wisconsin + Illinois Floods

California Wildfires, Wisconsin + Illinois Floods

We hope everyone in the areas impacted by the recent and ongoing wildfires in California and flooding in Wisconsin and Illinois are safe. When able, any studio artists impacted by the disasters are encouraged to review disaster relief and recovery tips found...