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We’re an Independent Archival Production House

We help our clients create and organize records of their experiences and use creative media to shine light on their stories.

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We Provide Archives Consulting and Creative Media Services

We combine archival science with videography and other creative media to help our clients not only preserve their stories but also share them in meaningful ways.

We Want to Demystify the Art of Creating and Managing Archives

We believe archives are for everyone—not just large institutions. We specialize in providing support for small to medium-sized teams and organizations.

How We Can Work Together

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Preserve your history.

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Tell your story.

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Reach your audience.

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Featured Case Study

We Support the Arts

In this example, we work with arts organization ALMA | LEWIS. We perform a Collection Assessment incorporating an onsite examination of their collection and interviews with members of their organization to understand their mission, vision, and values.

The result is a robust strategy and customized roadmap detailing staffing, facilities, collections management priorities, and much much more.

Who We’ve Worked With

We’re a small but growing company. Our team has more than 30 years of combined experience in the industry working for a broad range of organizations of all sizes.

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Bright Archives founding partners archivist and oral historian Katherine Barbera and filmmaker and musician David Bernabo standing in front of a stone wall.

We’re an Extension of Your Team

We’re based in Pittsburgh, PA and support clients across the USA.

We’re here to help you use your unique history to create your archive, strengthen your brand, and build your legacy.

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We Love a Good Conversation

Why We Collect presents thoughtful conversations about the objects we keep—and create.

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