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Preserving the Craft Traditions of the
American West

Preserving the Craft Traditions of the
American West

Provenance West exist to document, commission, and preserve the craft traditions of the American West ensuring that the knowledge, materials and
methods behind these objects are not lost,
but carried forward with integrity

Provenance West exist to document, commission, and preserve the craft traditions of the American West ensuring that the knowledge, materials and
methods behind these objects are not lost,
but carried forward with integrity

How Support Works

We ensure your support directly benefits artisans who keep the craft traditions of the American West alive. Our approach builds sustainable relationships with creators, ensuring fair compensation and ongoing collaboration.

When you contribute, your support goes towards commissioning new works, archiving techniques, and facilitating hands-on workshops. This helps safeguard materials, methods, and knowledge for generations to come.

Patronage

Support the commissiong of objects created in collaboration with master craftsmen, rooted in historical and methods and materials.

Documenation

Fund the recording and written documentation of Western craft traditions, preserving techniques, stories, and cultural context.

Institutional Collaboration

Partner with Provenance West on exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives.

Ongoing Opportunities

Open calls for artisans and collaborators interested in shaping the future of Western craft. We’re continually seeking skilled craftspeople and new partners to join our mission

Ongoing Opportunities

Open calls for artisans and collaborators interested in shaping the future of Western craft. We’re continually seeking skilled craftspeople and new partners to join our mission

Contribute To The Archive

Provenance West accepts select contributions of objects and materials that reflect the craft traditions of the American West.

These may include saddles, tools, raw materials, and other artifacts that demonstrate historical methods, regional styles, or the work of individual makers.

All contributions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to craftsmanship, condition, and cultural relevance.

Accepted works may be preserved within the Provenance West archive, used for study and documentation, or serve as reference for future commissioned pieces.

For inquiries regarding object contributions:

contact@provenancewest.com

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