Last week, tornadoes and severe storms affected eight states (Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina). The storms caused least 42 fatalities, widespread power outages, and significant property damage. In addition, powerful winds contributed to dust storms and increased wildfire activity.
CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who are affected by the storms. If you are a craft artist or artisan affected, please visit the studio protector resources and submit an application for the Emergency Relief program. For any inquiries regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to programs@craftemergency.org.
