The acquisition of Spiral Jetty continues Dia's longstanding support of major earthworks. In 1979 Dia helped realize Walter De Maria's Lightning Field , which it now owns, maintains, and makes available to the public. In the late 1970s it provided initial funds for James Turrell's Roden Crater near Flagstaff, Arizona, and currently it assists Michael Heizer's ongoing City project in Nevada. Rooftop Program to celebrate acquisition of Spiral Jetty A program of film, audio, and video on Dia's rooftop will celebrate the gift of Smithson's Spiral Jetty . Dia will present Smithson's film made in response to Spiral Jetty .
Admission is free.
Dia Center for the Arts is a tax-exempt charitable organization. Established in 1974, the organization has become one of the largest in the United States dedicated to contemporary art and contemporary culture. In fulfilling this commitment, Dia sustains diverse programming in visual arts, poetry, education, and critical discourse and debate.