James Turrell's Roden Crater offers exclusive May visits for $5,000 donations
From May 14-17, 2015, select art patrons can access James Turrell's ongoing Roden Crater project through a fundraising initiative. Up to 20 visitors daily will tour the Arizona volcano transformation in exchange for a $5,000 donation to the Skystone Foundation, plus $1,500 for overnight expenses. The artist's major work, converting an extinct volcano into a light and space installation observatory, began in 1979. While not publicly accessible, the site regularly hosts fundraising visits. Information about donation opportunities and project updates is available via email at info@rodencrater.com. ArtNews reported these details on February 24, 2015.
Key facts
- James Turrell's Roden Crater project began in 1979
- Exclusive visits scheduled for May 14-17, 2015
- $5,000 donation required per visitor to the Skystone Foundation
- Additional $1,500 covers overnight expenses
- Maximum 20 visitors allowed per day
- Project transforms an extinct Arizona volcano into a light and space installation observatory
- Site is not open to the public
- Fundraising information available at info@rodencrater.com
Entities
Artists
- James Turrell
Institutions
- Skystone Foundation
- ArtNews
Locations
- Arizona
- United States