Public Gathering: Fire Kinship

You are invited to a public community gathering in honor of the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Our second PST ART show, Fire Kinship challenges the attitudes of fear and illegality around fire, arguing for a return to Native practices, in which fire is regarded as a vital aspect of land stewardship, community well-being, and tribal sovereignty. Highlighting the knowledge and expertise of the Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay peoples, the exhibition—on view through July 13, 2025—presents a living history of communities past and present.

The evening will begin with a panel discussion of Indigenous fire stewardship from diverse perspectives. Following the panel, view the exhibition and enjoy a reception.

Getting to the Fowler

Address: 308 Charles E Young Dr N

Parking info: UCLA Lot 4, 198 Westwood Plaza, directly off Sunset Blvd ($4/hr or max $16/day)

Rideshare drop-off: 305 Royce Dr

We recommend you arrive 15 minutes early for parking and check-in.

Upon arrival in Lot 4, stay left and turn into the Pay-by-Plate area of the lot. You will need your license plate number for the pay stations (accepting $1 and $5 bills and credit cards). Once paid, walk upstairs toward the Janss Steps and turn left at the base of the large staircase. The Fowler will be 200 feet ahead on your right.

Image: Firing of Summer Herrera’s péshlish tó’xat pí’ piyévla (painted clay pottery in Payómkawichum language). Photo by Summer Herrera

Host or Publisher Fowler Museum at UCLA