Field Trip to the Desert Lighthouse is an event series that brings participants together for a journey by bus from Pasadena, California to the Mojave Desert, culminating in a sunset viewing of Desert Lighthouse. Along the way, participants spend time in the nearby town of Hinkley, California, where they meet local residents and hear firsthand accounts of the area’s complex history of environmental contamination. The experience includes a communal meal hosted by residents at their community center, fostering conversation and connection. Blending elements of a guided tour, community gathering, and pilgrimage, each field trip offers a reflective and immersive encounter with both place and people. Field Trip participants enjoy rare access to the Desert Lighthouse's interior and observation deck – spaces that are normally closed to the public – providing a unique opportunity to experience the artwork from within and take in panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape.

You can read more about Field Trip to the Desert Lighthouse in KCRW’s Art Insider Newsletter by Carolina Miranda and on LESS ART with a guest column by artist Steve Hurd. Sign up for the mailing list below to receive information on future field trip events.