The HIGH DESERT TEST SITES website
is currently under construction.
In the meantime, here are some quick links:
About
Mission
High Desert Test Sites is a platform for art and experiences that enable us to step outside everyday life and envision new possibilities.The organization is based at A-Z West–Andrea Zittel’s 80-acre compound and artwork. There it brings together artists, writers, and thinkers to create projects that engage the desert and its communities.
History
Co-founded in 2002 by Andrea Zittel, Andy Stillpass, John Connelly, Shaun Regen and Lisa Anne Auerbach—High Desert Test Sites has hosted the work of more than 460 artists, 12 expansive site-specific programs, and 25 solo projects.
Who
Staff
Andrea Zittel, Artistic Director
Hannah Bartman, Administrative Coordinator, hannah@hdts.site
Connor Schwab, Facilities Manager, connor@hdts.site
Wills Brewer, Ceramics production and sales manager
Board of Directors
David Knaus - Chair
Andrea Zittel - Founding Director/Treasurer
Brooke Hodge - Secretary
Marilyn Loesberg - Member
Susan Lubeznik - Member
Aram Moshayedi - Member
Paul Bessire - Member
Shaun Regen - Member
Support
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Tides Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation - Arts Regranting Program/Inland Empire at The Community Foundation
Strengthening Inland Southern California through Philanthropy The Foundation for Contemporary Arts
The Ranch Projects
California Arts Council
High Desert Test Sites is incredibly grateful to Twentynine Palms for their ongoing support.
Thank you to our growing HDTS Support Circle including:
Susan Seelig
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Stays at A-Z West
For the first time since the founding of A-Z West in 2000, both Andrea Zittel’s house and guest cabin are available for private stay for limited periods each year. All proceeds support the mission and programing of High Desert Test Sites.
Andrea’s A-Z West House is rented by Homestead Modern.
The A-Z West Guest Cabin is available directly through HDTS or by booking on Airbnb.
Reservations
For questions or to make a reservation please email HDTS.
Residencies at A-Z West
A-Z West Work Trade Residency
The A-Z West Work Trade Residency program offers residents free lodging for 2 to 4 weeks in the A-Z West shipping container apartments in exchange for 10 hours per week labor around the compound.
A-Z West Work Trade Residency Applications for Fall 2023 are due on May 15th
with notifications going out on June 15th. The fall session will begin on September 15th
and will end on December 15th
. Please carefully read this entire document for pertinent information, including how to apply:
Self-Structured Residency
The Self-Structured Residency is an alternative for those who would rather pay a modest fee rather than trade labor, and who prefer private accommodations with an indoor kitchen and bathroom.
Self-Structured Residencies last 1 to 2 weeks and are hosted in the A-Z West Guest Cabin. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and facilitated as our schedule permits. Please carefully read this entire document for pertinent information, including how to apply:
With advance permission, all residents can access both the A-Z West weaving and ceramics studios.
Email us if you would like more information.
Programs
2023 program to be announced soon
Get Involved
Donate
To donate:
HDTS Paypal
Or send checks to:
High Desert Test Sites
PO Box 1058
Joshua Tree, California
92252
Membership
The HDTS Circle provides critical philanthropic support for HDTS’s mission as a platform.
By joining the HDTS Circle, you will be directly supporting our work to bring together artists, writers, and thinkers to create and collaborate on projects that engage the desert and its communities.
Circle members receive the following exclusive benefits:
Supporter
$1,000
Special access to the grounds, including public tours and self-guided viewing.
10% discount on A-Z West Works including bowls, textiles and furniture
Two special invitations to Annual HDTS Holiday Brunch Open House
Private tour of A-Z West for up to four people
Invitations to special events and programs
Recognition on HDTS website and other materials
Sponsor
$2,500
All of the above, plus:
Four special invitations to Annual HDTS Holiday Brunch Open House
Limited edition print or photograph by internationally recognized HDTS-affiliated artist
Founder
$5,000
All of the above, plus:
Six special invitations to Annual HDTS Holiday Brunch Open House
Private tour for up to twelve with Andrea Zittel
Annual Luncheon with HDTS Fellow, Andrea Zittel and the HDTS Board
Opportunity to host a private event at HDTS (restrictions and direct costs apply)
To donate:
HDTS
Or send checks to:
High Desert Test Sites
PO Box 1058
Joshua Tree, California
92252