Current Disaster Resources
Please, see below for Superstorm Sandy recovery information - you should also bookmark and keep handy as a reference...
ART-SPECIFIC SANDY RECOVERY RESOURCES
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO
HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER
Deeply concerned for the welfare of artists affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation is currently accepting emergency requests for grants to professional visual artists, which will be expedited under the Foundation’s guidelines. Artists are encouraged to visit our Foundation’s website, www.pkf.org where we have an online application. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Foundation by telephone (212-517-5400) or fax (212-288-2836). All requests will be promptly addressed. A completed application form, cover letter, exhibition history and ten images of your work (jpegs or photos of work will be accepted) will be needed to be considered for our emergency grants.
JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION:
"If you are - or know of - a visual artist who has been affected by [Hurricane Sandy] please contact us. The Foundation has funding allocated specifically for emergency assistance to painters and sculptors affected by natural disasters... We know that communication for many is very limited now, but our staff can be reached by email at: info@joanmitchellfoundation.org."
HURRICANE SANDY - ARTISTS' RELIEF EXCHANGE
Deeply concerned for the welfare of artists affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation is currently accepting emergency requests for grants to professional visual artists, which will be expedited under the Foundation’s guidelines. Artists are encouraged to visit our Foundation’s website, www.pkf.org where we have an online application. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Foundation by telephone (212-517-5400) or fax (212-288-2836). All requests will be promptly addressed. A completed application form, cover letter, exhibition history and ten images of your work (jpegs or photos of work will be accepted) will be needed to be considered for our emergency grants.
JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION:
"If you are - or know of - a visual artist who has been affected by [Hurricane Sandy] please contact us. The Foundation has funding allocated specifically for emergency assistance to painters and sculptors affected by natural disasters... We know that communication for many is very limited now, but our staff can be reached by email at: info@joanmitchellfoundation.org."
HURRICANE SANDY - ARTISTS' RELIEF EXCHANGE
The primary purpose is to assist artists who have had a career
threatening emergency, but also serves artists who are just starting out
and artists who need resources to take the next step in their careers.
FREE LOST OF
DAMAGED ART CONSULTATIONS
New York State-based visual artists and arts nonprofits who were affected by Hurricane Sandy can contact the Law Office of Sergio Munoz Sarmiento for questions pertaining to an artist’s lost or damaged artworks — whether it was in their studio, home, gallery, or museum — and also calls pertaining to any damages to their studios or living areas. Arts nonprofits are also welcome to call with similar questions pertaining to lost or damaged artwork or other operational questions.
http://artlawoffice.com/2012/11/ny-artists-legal-information/
POST-SANDY ART RECOVERY
New York State-based visual artists and arts nonprofits who were affected by Hurricane Sandy can contact the Law Office of Sergio Munoz Sarmiento for questions pertaining to an artist’s lost or damaged artworks — whether it was in their studio, home, gallery, or museum — and also calls pertaining to any damages to their studios or living areas. Arts nonprofits are also welcome to call with similar questions pertaining to lost or damaged artwork or other operational questions.
http://artlawoffice.com/2012/11/ny-artists-legal-information/
POST-SANDY ART RECOVERY
ArtsReady has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for
conserving artwork, post-storm. Review links to find information about
stabilizing works,
repairing damage, and contacting relevant organizations for assistance.
ARTSREADY
Information about art recovery resources and emergency grants.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS COLLECTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (AIC-CERT)
AIC-CERT can aid any institution, organization, collectors, or artists who were impacted
by Hurricane Sandy. Resources and information on disaster recovery and salvage can be found on the AIC website at www.conservation-us.org/disaster. ;
- Call AIC’s 24-hour assistance number at 202.661.8068 for advice by phone.
- Call 202.661.8068 to arrange for a team to come to the site to complete damage assessments and help with salvage organization.
- They can also be reached via email - info@conservation-us.org
POST-STORM ART RECOVERY / CONSERVATION
- Conservation OnLine: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/nps/npsafter.html
- Studio Protector: http://www.studioprotector.org/OnlineGuide/Salvage.aspx
- American Institute for Conservation: http://www.conservation-us.org/disaster
- National Center for Preservation Technology and Training:
- http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
- Heritage Preservation: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TASKFER.HTM
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund: http://craftemergency.org/emergency-response
- Arts Ready: https://www.artsready.org/page/useful_links
- National Document Conservation Center: http://www.nedcc.org/disaster/disaster.php (Hotline: +1.978.470.1010)
- MoMA consortium on conserving works released this document on emergency handling of artwork damaged by flooding.
- National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
Water damage recovery http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
CHRISTIE'S REACHES OUT TO DOWNTOWN ARTISTS/GALLERIES
Christie’s is arranging space for artists to use their laptops and
charge their phones, and may be able to assist galleries with storage
space for their art. Those interested, please call (212) 468-7177.
CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (CERF)
relief@craftemergency.org, 802-229-2306
- RAPID RELIEF: EMERGENCY GRANTS -- CERF+’s Emergency Grants are designed to provide immediate help to eligible craft artists after career-threatening emergencies. The maximum potential Emergency Grant is $3,000. The maximum potential Emerging Professional Craft Artist Emergency Grant is $2,000. CERF+ loans and other CERF+ grants are not available to those qualifying for this grant program.
- CAREER RECOVERY: EMERGENCY RECOVERY LOAN -- CERF+’s Emergency Recovery Loan is used by an eligible craft artist to re-establish, improve, or possibly expand his/her work capacity after an emergency. The maximum potential Emergency Recovery Loan is $8,000. No interest is charged and loans must be repaid within five years. To be considered for an Emergency Recovery Loan, applicants must answer all applicable application questions, provide a cash flow projection statement for the next 12 months as well a short, loan-related business plan.
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