CULTURE. ARCHIVES. CREATIVE PRACTICE.
Crates of the Ancestors offers a range of creative, cultural, and archival services rooted in music, history, and community. From sourcing rare materials to curating experiences and building meaningful collaborations, our work connects the past with the present.
Graphic Design
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DJ Sets
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Gallery Curation
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Record Fair Vending
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Event Vending
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Consulting
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Archiving
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Library Sourcing
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Creative Directing
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Brand Partnerships
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Graphic Design ✳︎ DJ Sets ✳︎ Gallery Curation ✳︎ Record Fair Vending ✳︎ Event Vending ✳︎ Consulting ✳︎ Archiving ✳︎ Library Sourcing ✳︎ Creative Directing ✳︎ Brand Partnerships ✳︎
OUR SERVICES
Bringing the Crates of the Ancestors archive and collection to pop-ups, festivals, exhibitions, and special events through thoughtfully presented retail experiences.
EVENT VENDING Researching and sourcing rare books, magazines, records, and archival publications for private collectors, creative professionals, institutions, and cultural spaces.
LIBRARY SOURCINGCollaborations with brands, artists, and cultural organizations through curated experiences, archival storytelling, creative projects, and community-centered programming.
BRAND PARTNERSHIPSArchival research and visual referencing for creative projects, campaigns, exhibitions, and editorial work. Drawing from rare publications, photography, music, and cultural artifacts to provide historical context, visual inspiration, and culturally informed references.
REFERENCING
Visual identities, promotional materials, editorial layouts, and creative assets informed by music, art, and cultural history.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Organizing, cataloging, documenting, and preserving cultural materials, including publications, recordings, photographs, and other historical artifacts.
ARCHIVINGCreative and cultural consultation for individuals, brands, and organizations seeking insight into music history, archival research, collection development, and culturally informed projects.
CONSULTINGThoughtfully curated selections spanning jazz, soul, funk, disco, house, and beyond. Available for cultural events, private gatherings, brand activations, and special occasions.
DJ SETSConcept development, artwork selection, exhibition planning, and visual storytelling that bring archival materials and cultural narratives into physical spaces.
GALLERY CURATION
A curated selection of records and rare music-related materials available for record fairs, markets, cultural gatherings, and community events.
RECORD FAIR VENDINGInterested in collaborating, sourcing materials, booking a service, or developing a project?
LET'S CONNECT
Contact us to discuss your project, timeline, and creative needs.