C3 Presents, in collaboration with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin, will extend Field of Light, the immersive outdoor art exhibit, through May 2023. Illuminating 16 acres in the Texas Arboretum at the Wildflower Center, Field of Light is a stunning display of 28,000 subtly lit, solar-powered spheres that showcase the intersection of art, technology and nature. Artist Bruce Munro’s exhibition opened its doors on September 9 with a glowing response from the community. Tickets for January 2023 and February 2023 are available now at https://www.fieldoflightaustin.com/tickets.

Regular tickets prices start at $41 for adults and offer guests of all ages the chance to bask in this unique experience. New in January + February 2023, all tickets will enjoy the following benefits: access to on-site parking, as available, and an elevated viewing deck with sweeping views of the installation.

In addition to being able to experience the Texas Arboretum in a whole new way, guests are encouraged to make a night of it by enjoying food and drinks from local vendors. Entry times are in 30-minute increments and guests may stay as long as they like to enjoy the self-guided experience at their own pace.

Field of Light will also be continuing some exciting offerings into 2023 including Silent Disco Nights, Date Night Packages and Student and Teacher Nights.

● Date Night Package

This curated experience will be offered every weekend and includes two entry tickets, a charcuterie board from The Austin Epicure, two drink tickets, and two Field of Light postcards or stickers.

● Silent Disco Nights

Returning to Field of Light every Friday, guests are welcome to enjoy curated playlists while they walk through the display of ever-changing light at the Wildflower Center. Field of Light will have 100 complimentary headsets available at the entrance for guests to pick up on a first-come first serve basis.

● Student and Teacher Nights

On Sundays, students and teachers, with valid school IDs, will be able to purchase a $30 Field of Light ticket.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wildflower Center. Click here to sign up for upcoming announcements and to purchase tickets, or get social media updates at @fieldoflightaustin on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on ticketing and the installation please visit https://www.fieldoflightaustin.com/.

WHEN:

January 2023 – May 2023

Installation will run Friday – Sunday from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Entry times will vary, based on the sunset

WHERE:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin | 4801 La Crosse Ave.

Austin, TX 78739

About Field of Light:

Covering 16 acres of the Wildflower Center, Field of Light utilizes an array of 28,000 stemmed spheres lit by solar powered fiber-optics, illuminating the Wildflower Center’s natural landscape with gentle rhythms of light. Guests from Central Texas and beyond are invited to experience the all-encompassing installment from September through December of 2022. Presented by C3 Presents in collaboration with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Field of Light showcases the intersection of art, technology and nature and its purpose is to inspire a sense of shared existence, and of being part of life’s essential pattern. It will celebrate the natural topography of the landscape and allow people to come together to enjoy this unique and immersive experience. To learn more about Field of Light visit http://fieldoflightaustin.com/ and follow along on social media at @fieldoflightaustin on Instagram and Facebook.

About Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center:

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes as the National Wildflower Research Center in 1982 and later renamed the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in 1997. The Center is the state botanic garden and arboretum and welcomes more than 230,000 people into its gardens annually. It carries out its mission to inspire the use and conservation of native plants through its research, education and outreach programs.

About C3 Presents:

C3 Presents creates live experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular. One of the world’s largest music festival producers, C3 is the force behind some of the world’s most iconic multiday festivals, including Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago and its six international editions — drawing a combined 2 million music lovers annually. The current event roster also includes Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (Manchester, TN), Innings Festival (Tempe and Tampa), Shaky Knees (Atlanta), Austin Food + Wine Festival and many more.

C3 has produced a diverse portfolio of affinity-building experiences for high profile brands and cultural institutions, including the Biden Inauguration Field of Flags, the Obama Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies, White House Easter Egg Roll, the NFL Draft Fan Festival (Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans, Nashville, Cleveland, Las Vegas), plus initiatives for the PGA Tour, Nike and more.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company also promotes thousands of concerts annually in arenas, casinos and clubs throughout North America. In addition to full-service event production, C3’s artist management division guides and develops careers for a select roster of artists.

For press inquiries, contact Catenya McHenry, the Wildflower Center’s director of marketing and communications.