Artists' Quake Aid Final Report 

 

This report was published in September 2001.

Table of Contents

  • Forward
  • Executive Summary
  • Section II: Summary of the Artists' Quake Aid (AQUA) Report
  • Section III: Artist and Gallery Case Studies
  • Section IV: General Conclusions
  • Section V: Key Concerns for Artists
  • Section VI: Short Term Set of Recommendations
  • Section VII: Long Term Recommendations/Issues Raised by the Earthquake
  • Section VIII: Artists' Quake Aid Statistics
  • Section X: Studio Preparedness Earthquake Tip Sheet
  • Earthquake Preparedness Resources 
  • Please note, up to date resources can be found in Artists' Assets or our Resources searchable database. Below is the information as it was published in September 2001.

    EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES


      Artech Fine Arts Services; Seattle WA 98121- 206/728-8822
      Fine Art Transportation and Installation, Seismic Stabilization

      Conservators Emporium; 100 Standing Rock Circle, Reno, NV 89511, 702/852-0404  www.Consemp.com 
      Conservation supplies, Stayput earthquake wax

      Gardico In.; 1107 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, 206/283-5850
      Commercial gasket supply, Neoprene and other rubber products

      Hascall Museum Services; 3052 15th Av. W. Seattle, WA 98119, 206/352-0728
      Mountmaking, Seismic mitigation consulting and services

      Larson-Juhl; 3425 S. 116th, Tukwila WA 98168, 206/433-6002
      Wholesale framing supplies, Secure-T fasteners

      McMaster-Carr; 9630 Norwalk Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90670-2932, 310/692-5911,  www.Mcmaster.com
      Major industrial supply, Neoprene gasket materials

      Nonferrous Metals Inc.; 230 S. Chicago, Seattle, WA 98108, 206/762-3600
      Lead ingots and shot

      Perfect Fit McDonald; 414 Boren N, Seattle, WA 98109, 206/682-7161
      Commercial upholstery supply, Bulk bungee cord, Foams

      Neighborhood Drug & Grocery stores: Dental wax-slightly thicker than 'Quake waxes' but works well and readily available

      Neighborhood Hardware stores: Screws, Screw eyes, Nylon rope

      This document was prepared for Artist Trust by James Hascall of Hascall Museum Services, located at 3052 15th Av. W. Seattle, WA 98119 or 206-352-0728 or  jhascall@accessone.com 
      © 2001 James Hascall


     APPENDIX/RESOURCES

      EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS FOR ARTISTS:

      TIP SHEET specifically for earthquake preparedness for storing artwork and in work spaces:

      Artist Trust Website:  www.artisttrust.org
      206/467-8734, ext. 9

      GENERAL EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

      Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
      www.wa.gov/wsem
      800/562-6108

      (In Seattle) City of Seattle Emergency Management
      www.cityofseattle.net/emergency_mgt/
      206/233-5076

      WORKSPACE/HOUSING RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS:

      City of Seattle Arts Commission Website - Seattle Artists' Housing Handbook. Written by Cathryn Vandenbrink, 2001
      www.cityofseattle.net/arts

      Artist Trust Artists' Assets
      www.artisttrust.org
      206/467-8734, ext. 9


      EARTHQUAKE TIP SHEET, DISASTER LOANS, DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT:

      Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
      www.fema.gov or 1/800/462-9029


      OTHER DISASTER RESOURCES:

      For loans and other assistance for craft artists:

      Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
      www.craftemergency.org or 802/229-2306

      Loans for individuals, families and small businesses:
      Small Business Association (SBA)
      www.sba.gov/disaster


      GENERAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER VALUABLE RESOURCES:


      Artist Trust Artists' Assets
      www.artisttrust.org
      206/467-8734, ext. 9

      INSURANCE INFORMATION:

      Consumer advocacy and outreach:

      Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
      www.insurance.wa.gov
      800/562-6900

      Listings of insurance brokers for artists:

      Artist Trust Artists' Assets
      www.artisttrust.org
      206/467-8734, ext. 9

      HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESOURCES:

      Arts, Crafts, and Theatre Safety (ACTS)
      www.caseweb.com/acts
      212/777-0062

      The Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc (ACMI)
      www.acminet.com
      781/293-4100