Photo courtesy CERF+

Artist Resource: Becoming an Artist Responder

What would you do if you experienced a career-altering emergency? What if your community experienced a flood, fire, or some other natural disaster?  CERF+ The Artist Safety Net is a national nonprofit organization that helps artists get ready for emergencies and back on their feet after disasters.  This includes emergency grants and loans, information about emergency readiness and resources for help during and after a disaster.

The American Red Cross and CERF+ are collaborating to host an artist training to learn about the emergency response process and brainstorm how artists could serve as responders by leveraging existing community relationships.  You'll also get to know CERF+ by registering for this session.
 
The 3-hour training and focus group will meet at the Vermont Arts Council Wednesday, September 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Working artists of all disciplines who have experience working in local communities - as artists or activists - and who want to explore how to assist communities recovering from a disaster are encouraged to contact Jenifer Simon  at CERF+ to learn more about this opportunity.

Kathy Fiske, Woodstock, works in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She has exhibited in restaurants, libraries, the Round Barn at Shelburne Farms, and the ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret. Kathy also participates in the Vermont Craft Council open studio weekends.

The Littleton Area Chamber announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition. The 47th Littleton Art Festival is open to all fine arts media including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, jewelry, pottery, stain glass, and fiber. Professional artists working within New England or New York are eligible.   Read more here.