Halloween Benefit Bash

Let's help get artists back to the work only they can do!

You're invited to join us in supporting artists affected by emergencies that threaten their ability to continue with their work.

Your donation goes directly to the Western Avenue Artist Relief Fund and the Craft Emergency Relief Fund–every dollar supports artists in times of need. Donations made through this page will be split evenly between the two funds.

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HOW CAN MY DONATION HELP?
$10: Replaces tools like one paintbrush or saw blade, or covers rent for 10 square feet of studio space for one month.

$25: Replenishes lost supplies like 10lb of pottery clay, or two yards of cotton cloth, helping an artist to rebuild their practice.

$50: Supports an artist by lightening rent pressure, giving them space and time to stabilize after a disaster.

$75: Funds essential tools like a set of woodcarving knives or glass pliers, allowing an artist to continue to create during difficult times.

$100: Covers a week of rent for an average Western Avenue artist’s studio, ensuring they have a safe, functional workspace.

$250: Helps toward replacing larger key equipment for craft artists such as pottery wheels and power tools.

$500: Sustains a Western Avenue studio for one month, offering crucial stability in the face of unexpected hardship.

$1,000: Fully covers a month’s rent for two studios at Western Avenue, or helps replace major equipment such as a kiln or loom.

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ABOUT THE FUNDS
The Western Avenue Artist Relief Fund supports local WA artists when emergency life events threaten to displace them from their studios.

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is a national fund that provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief, education programs, and readiness grants to strengthen preparedness.