Ernie Marsh

Ernie Marsh has been a bit & spur maker and Western silversmith since 1990. Marsh has been mentored and influenced by master makers of the last generation and has worked towards promoting and carrying on the tradition and skills that were passed on to him.

His designs are based first and foremost on function, which he combines with his own artwork, creating a unique style that has influenced a younger generation of craftsmen and gained the respect of horsemen and collectors.

As a founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, he has exhibited work annually at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City since 1999 as well as at other venues across the country.

Recognitions have included the Academy of Western Artists Spurmaker of the Year 2000, United States Artists Association Katie Seitz Fellowship in Traditional Arts 2016, National Endowment for The Arts National Fellow in Traditional Arts 2025 and the Wyoming Governor Arts Award 2025. With his wife Teresa he continues to operate a full time shop at their home near Lovell, WY.

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