Contact

GENERAL INFORMATION

480-686-9539

SEEKING AN IN-KIND DONATION?

We strive to fulfill as many in-kind requests as possible. Please fill out our in-kind request for consideration:
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ACCOUNTING

480-750-4968
accounting@westernspirit.org

CURATORIAL

480-530-3478
Curator@WesternSpirit.org

Donating objects: Western Spirit art and artifact collections expand through donations from collectors. For more information about donations, click here

DOCENTS

480-530-3461
Education@WesternsSpirit.org

EDUCATION (K-12)

480-530-3461
Education@WesternSpirit.org

CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

480-648-0865
director@WesternSpirit.org

EVENTS

480-530-3449
Events@WesternSpirit.org

Please share with us information on the event you are planning, including requested date, and the expected number of attendees.

EXHIBITIONS

480-530-3494
Preparator@WesternSpirit.org

GRANTS

480-530-3432
Grants@WesternSpirit.org

PRIVATE GROUP TOURS

grouptours@WesternSpirit.org

To book your private group tour, click here

GUEST SERVICES

480-686-9539 ext. 200
VisitorServices@WesternSpirit.org

HUMAN RESOURCES

480-750-4968
hr@westernspirit.org

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

480-530-3432
development@WesternSpirit.org

LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
The library is open by appointment only.

480-530-3450
Registrar@WesternSpirit.org

MEDIA INQUIRIES, MARKETING & WEBSITE

480-530-3446
Marketing@WesternSpirit.org

MEMBERSHIP

480-530-3474
Membership@WesternSpirit.org

MUSEUM STORE

480-530-3474
Store@WesternSpirit.org

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

480-530-3461
Education@WesternSpirit.org

REGISTRAR

480-530-3450
Registrar@WesternSpirit.org

Request the loan of an object – outgoing loan requests will be reviewed and granted for exhibit, interpretive, research or other purposes to institutions or organizations for objectives that are in keeping with the scope and with the scope and mission of Western Spirit.

SECURITY & FACILITIES

480-530-3437
Facilities@WesternSpirit.org

SUPPORT WESTERN SPIRIT – INDIVIDUAL GIVING

480-530-3432
Development@WesternSpirit.org

SUPPORT WESTERN SPIRIT – VOLUNTEER

480-530-3461
Education@WesternsSpirit.org

Appraisals – Information Staff members of Western Spirit are unable to authenticate, appraise, or otherwise evaluate any object for insurance, commercial, or other purposes. Choosing an Appraiser Regulations of the Internal Revenue Service require that a disinterested third party perform appraisals of tax-deductible gifts to non-profit institutions. Currently, there is no legal certification of personal property appraisers and no government-required testing for the profession. There are, however, codified standards. Additional information can be obtained from the following associations:

Appraisers Association of America – AAA www.appraisersassoc.org 212-889-5404

American Society of Appraisers – ASA www.appraisers.org 800-272-8258

International Society of Appraisers – ISA www.isa-appraisers.org 206-241-0359

Matters that you should consider include the following: expertise, credentials, written contract, signed statement of disinterest, appraisal documentation, type of value (fair market, replacement), fee and whether the appraiser has liability insurance. With respect to the appraisal fee, most appraisers charge based on hourly rates. For federal tax purposes, it is not legal for the appraisal fee to be based on a percentage of the overall value of the item or items. A feasibility assessment may be requested of the appraiser to determine whether an appraisal is warranted. In the case of charitable contributions, the cost of an appraisal might be tax-deductible; contact your tax advisor.