Do You Cerf?

CERF, or the Craft Emergency Relief Fund is a great orginization helping artists in need. There is nothing else like it in this country. The info below is from thier website, check it out and help support if you can!
The mission of CERF is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States. CERF is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
CERF accomplishes its mission through direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance.
CERF also advocates, engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists’ careers.

The Next Show At AMOCA

I am really looking forward to this one! I will be at the opening and will post pictures. Not only is the show for Harrison McIntosh but it is also his birthday. And it is also the 5 year anniversary of AMOCA!

More From Diversity In Clay At AMOCA!

I wanted to post the rest of the pictures I took at the Diversity In Clay opening, I absolutely love the tea pot above by David Cuzick. Below on the left are sculptures from Nina de Creeft Ward, the grouping on the right has work from Celeste Iida, Frank Massarella and Cathy Reichel-Clark.

On the left below is a sculpture from Kelly Berning titled "The Spectacle" and on the left a detail of a wall installation titled "Buta Pairing" from Karen Koblitz.

Below is a sculpture titled "Double Horse" by Stefani Gruenberg.

Click any image to enlarge.