Donate
Fulfilling our mission is a full-time operation. The generosity of our donors makes it possible—and helps us sustain the traditions, artists and stories of the West for generations to come.
Your support fuels four essential areas:
From scholarships and mentoring to opportunities to perform on our stages, your support helps artists build their skills, careers and audiences.
Artist Development
Through the Youth Festival, Cow Kids Camp, and Young Buckaroo open mics, we introduce young people to the traditions of the West and help ensure they continue into the future.
Next-Generation Programs
We capture performances and share them through Western Folklife TV, connecting audiences with artists and preserving a growing archive of Western music, poetry and storytelling for generations to come.
Media & Outreach
Exceptional programs depend on exceptional people. Investing in our staff strengthens our capacity to deliver outstanding programs and sustain our work for the future.
Staff Development
Ways to Invest
BECOME A MEMBER
Our members form the foundation of the Western Folklife Center.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Transformational gifts provide the resources we need to sustain and expand our work for years to come.
INVEST IN SPONSORSHIP
Corporate partners extend their brands while deepening their engagement with the people and traditions of the West.
BUILD A LEGACY
Gifts through your estate, IRA distributions, life insurance and other planned-giving options can offer meaningful tax benefits while creating a lasting impact. For more information, contact KKirkpatrick@westernfolklife.org.
Give directly from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Photos by Marla Aufmuth, Charlie Ekburg, and Jessica Brandi Lifland