#ResidenciesConnect: Building Emergency Preparedness + Setting Policies for Safety

Event Date and Time
April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET

Virtual Event

From crisis response to long-term planning—how do we prepare for the unexpected? Gather with residency colleagues to explore how the field navigates complex emergency situations and the policies and practices that protect staff and artists. You'll also hear how national organizations like CERF+ can support your organization's preparedness efforts, with tools and resources to help guide the way.

Featuring Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director, Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), and Ian Henderson, Director of Operations, Penland School of Craft.