Creature Comforts

Housing & Studio Space: information on locating artist live/work space and guides to acquiring housing and studio space in disused buildings. Organizations that offer artists help in finding live/work space are also included. Studio Insurance: A list of organizations and insurance companies that offer artists studio insurance, including policies that cover Read more…

Organizations that offer artist studio insurance, including policies that |cover artwork in transit and in exhibition spaces. Also includes a list of resources for obtaining advice on artist studio insurance. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ACT Insurance Program  www.actinsurance.com   Offers a variety of insurance programs for artists, including Read more…

WEBSITES  Studio Protector™: The Artist Guide to Emergencies A website guide sponsored by the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). Provides links to resources to help you connect to state health insurance exchanges for policy options and the cost before and after subsidies, how to apply and enroll for health insurance, Read more…

ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Noteworthy Credit Union http://noteworthyfcu.com  An arts community credit union that offers services designed to meet the professional and personal needs of artists. Offers members competitive checking and savings accounts, low-interest credit cards, and Creative Arts Project (CAP) loans. WEBSITES “Loans and Other Financial Options,” Read more…

Are you concerned with health hazards in your art studio or workplace? Here are resources that can make your studio safe.   PUBLICATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ACTS FACTS https://www.artscraftstheatersafety.org Discusses topics related to health hazards and the arts. Frequency: Monthly Publisher: Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety (ACTS) Artist Read more…