Emergency Assistance Programs 

Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources (CERF+)

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources (CERF+) mission is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across 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.


Will Rogers Memorial Fund

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Will Rogers Memorial Fund provides short-term financial assistance with payment of rehabilitative medical expenses to members of the entertainment industry who are unable to work due to a medical disability. The industry member's spouse and children are also eligible. In addition to financial support, the Will Rogers Memorial Fund also provides information and referral services.


American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Seattle Chapter, is a national labor union representing nearly 80,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media.


Recording Academy

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Recording Academy, nationally and in conjunction with its 12 regional chapter offices through Grammy.com, is the primary communication link between the Academy's 20,000 members and its programs, services and activities.


Dramatists Guild of America

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Dramatists Guild of America is the only professional association for playwrights, composers, and lyricists.


Artists' Fellowship, Inc.

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability or bereavement.


Santa Fe Art Institute

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) offers an ongoing Emergency Relief Residency Program, which provides fully supported residencies for artists and writers whose lives and work are compromised by domestic, political, or natural disasters. Rolling admissions permit SFAI to process applications for Emergency Relief residencies on a timely basis.


Jazz Foundation of America

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance, resources and referrals to jazz and blues musicians including financial, legal, substance abuse and medical assistance on a case by case basis.


Carnegie Fund for Authors

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Carnegie Fund for Authors offers aid to authors.


Society of Singers

Posted by Anonymous | September 7, 2006 - 7:13pm

Society of Singers provides resources for professional singers, including an online employment listing, scholarships for continued education, and helps singers who have financial needs resulting from personal, medical or family crises.


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