CERF 2008 Yearbook on YouTube

We invite you to view a video montage sampling of artists CERF assisted in 2008 now on YouTube.  The video slide show provides a glimpse of the fires, floods, and other emergencies that affected craft artists last year.

Strengthening & Sustaining the Careers of Craft Artists

Craft Emergency Relief Fund is committed to supporting the careers of craft artists throughout the United States. Through business and career-strengthening programs, emergency relief support, advocacy and research CERF helps professional craft artists strengthen and sustain their careers so that they can thrive and, thus, contribute to the quality of life in our communities. More...
CERF Programs

How CERF Helps:

Emergency Relief & Recovery
CERF's emergency relief and recovery programs provide assistance to help sustain a craft artist's career when an emergency occurs.
Emergency Readiness
CERF provides training, information and resources to help craft artists strengthen their careers so that they can avoid or at least lessen the impacts of emergencies.
What's New
Visit CERF Online

at both YouTube and on Facebook

A Season for CERF 2008 a Success

A Season for CERF ended on December 31st. To date the over 60 participating galleries, artist studios and on-line businesses have contributed over $30,000 and donations continue to come in.

CERF’s Latest Collectible Charm

Sandra Enterline is the artist behind CERF’s latest limited edition charm.