Posts about Building BRC

Follow the stories of building an annual desert metropolis.

Atonement to the Rain Gods

August 26, 2023 By Dennis Hinkamp a.k.a. Flackmaster

Around midnight on August 20, the Hurricane Hilary-inspired rains came. By morning the water was ankle deep in Center Camp. ...Read More

August 26, 2023 By Roxane Jessi

I didn’t expect my entrance to Black Rock City to turn into a waiting game, spent next to a garish ...Read More

August 15, 2023 By Kim Cook

This year, with the creation of an extraordinary hive at the center of our desert city, our place of gathering ...Read More

August 14, 2023 By John Valentino

To participate in an Art Discovery experience, please stop by the ARTery at 6:30 and Esplanade, or keep reading to ...Read More

August 10, 2023 By Burning Man Project

“It never ceases to astound me how fast just a blank lake bed becomes a city or becomes our home ...Read More

August 9, 2023 By Burning Man Project

We’re thrilled to share the latest project from the International Wood Culture Society! “Tales of Dreamers” is all about sustainability ...Read More

August 8, 2023 By Bryant Tan

At one point in time in Black Rock City, there was a loud and quiet side of the city. Today, ...Read More

July 28, 2023 By Kirsten Weisenburger

“There's a lot of intention and love that gets driven to that first point of the city.” -DA of Black ...Read More

July 22, 2023 By Deets Shay

The countdown to Black Rock City is on, and you’re most likely dusting off your gear for another year out ...Read More

May 3, 2023 By Stuart Mangrum

Black Rock City has named its streets since 1997, when “Esplanade” first appeared on a dusty map. Our modern practice ...Read More