Market Update on the Tragedy in Haiti
Monday, January 18, 2010
Posted by: Folk Art Market
Please, Give to Relief Efforts
The earthquake in Haiti has affected us all deeply. Through the Market, so many have developed meaningful and lasting friendships with artists from Haiti and across the globe. As you know, Haiti--the poorest country in our hemisphere--is now faced with a devastating crisis of unimaginable proportions.
We encourage all of our Market supporters to respond to this crisis by donating to one of the many aid organizations in Haiti who are providing relief efforts including immediate care and medical services in Haiti. Here are links to organizations with long histories of working in Haiti on the ground:
- American Red Cross International Response Fund
- Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund
- Partners in Health
- UNICEF
- UN World Food Programme
- CHF International
What we know so far
It has been difficult to obtain reports on the status of our friends in Haiti, despite numerous and ongoing attempts to do so. Thanks to Aid to Artisans, we were happy to learn today that “Noailles-artisans around Serge Jolimeau suffered no personal loss.” Still no word on Serge himself, though.
We are particularly concerned about our friends in Jacmel, Pierre Edgard Satyr, Marie Bernard Pascale Faublas and the other papier-mache artists in Association Pour Le Developpement de l’Artisanat du Sud’est. We understand that Jacmel has sustained considerable damage.
Inquiries are out through our partners at CHF International and the Clinton Global Initiative and we will keep you updated as we find out more about the well being of the other artists who are part of the Market family.
The Market Response
In response to inquiries from several donors, and a lead gift from the Domanica Foundation, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market has now established an Artist Relief Fund. This fund will provide needed support for Haitian artists who were chosen to participate in the 2010 Folk Art Market. In the future this permanent fund will assist Market artists who face other unforeseen crises or special circumstances of need.
If you would like to make an online contribution to the Artist Relief Fund, please use the button displayed here.
Or, call us at 505-476-1196.
Let us all hold Haiti in our hearts and prayers.
