Furstwurld, the long-running performance and art space in Joshua Tree that was closed by San Bernardino County in March, is continuing on its road to reopening. After a public fundraising event in May and additional private donations creating a $100,000 “war chest,” the non-profit that oversees Furstwurld has said that they are meeting with lawyers as they determine the future of the space.
Robbi Robb, president of Furstwurld, said that the organization, is looking to set a plan for the continued existence of Furstwurld in Joshua Tree beyond the involvement of founder Bobby Furst. Robb said, “Bobby’s leaving Furstwurld to the community, so we have to figure out what that means.”
To determine who will receive Furstwurld, and what that means for the non-profit, neighbors, and the County, Robb has been meeting with attorneys and soliciting opinions on the best strategy for preserving the space, and how the funds can best be used.
Robb said, “I’ve been taking advantage of the first meeting with a new attorney being free, but I think we’ve found someone who can take us along.”
Robb cited the preservation of Noah Purifoy’s Joshua Tree residence, filled with large-scale sculpture, as an example of what he and the board are pursuing.
