Among the Institute’s archive collections are documents, sketches, and models related to artworks by Kim Abeles, Lita Albuquerque, Amy Franceschini, Fritz Haeg, Walter De Maria, Helen and Newton Harrison, Michael Heizer, and Ugo Rondinone. Significant holdings from organizations and individuals include Burning Man, the Center for Land Use Interpretation, Cape Farewell, and the Land Arts of the American West. The Institute is also home to the Great Basin Native Artists Archive and Directory.
The Thomas and Pauline Tusher Library, located on the first floor, serves as an unique research library focused on art and environment artists and projects. Volunteers and staff are available to assist visitors with books, archive displays, special collections, and other resources. Library holdings may be used in the library only.
To visit the Archive, please complete a Research Application.