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This Week in the West: The Origin of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association
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🎙️ Episode 45: This Week in the West: The Origin of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association
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The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) was born out of a simple conversation in Elko, Nevada, in 1998, when craftsmen like Mike Beaver and Cary Schwarz dreamed of elevating cowboy gear—saddles, spurs, rawhide, and silverwork—from utility to recognized fine art. Inspired by the success of the Cowboy Artists of America, they envisioned a similar group for traditional artisans and gained momentum through meetings with fellow masters and the support of…
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