Posts about Civic Initiatives

From Roller Disco to Freight Logistics — When Burning Man Sparks Organizational Creativity

November 18, 2025 By Mateo Hoke

Burning Man is where big ideas take shape. Beyond the unforgettable theme camps, mutant vehicles, sculptures, and wild expressions of ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

From Playa to Profession: Lessons in Leadership from Black Rock City

October 17, 2025 By Allie Wollner

The global Burning Man community is full of people whose daily lives are as dynamic and creative as their time ...Read More

Building BRC, Civic Initiatives, Global Programming, Regionals

From the CEO’s Desk: From the Beach to Black Rock City and the World

August 18, 2024 By Marian Goodell

In days, there will be a gathering of people in the Black Rock Desert celebrating and putting into practice a ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Global Art

New Public Artworks Bring Burning Man’s Culture of Innovation to Mountain View

October 13, 2023 By Burning Man Project

When Burning Man Project is offered the opportunity to work with partners in ways that bring our culture out into ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Official Announcements

An Update on Our R.I.D.E. Pledge

June 9, 2023 By Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley

In August 2021, we published our Radical Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Anti-Racism Pledge. We set some short and long-term objectives, ...Read More

Burners Without Borders, Civic Initiatives, Community During COVID, Global Programming

Join Us for Pedacito de la Tierra — A Community Meal, Film Premiere, and Conversation About Home

February 3, 2021 By Kirsten Weisenburger

As Burners, we’re accustomed to coming up with creative and collaborative solutions in unusual circumstances while working around unanticipated limitations. ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Serious Stuff

Reaching Across Party Lines with Participation and Civic Responsibility

November 3, 2020 By Megan Miller

“Vegan. Lunch. Nearby,” my thumbs quickly type into my phone. “Search.” I’m standing on the corner of Sutter and Fillmore ...Read More

"Welcome Home", 2019 by Olivia Steele (Photo by Scott London)

Civic Initiatives, Serious Stuff

Why Casting Your Vote Matters More Than Who You Vote For

October 28, 2020 By Megan Miller

Is there anything more “Burning Man” than voting? Hear me out. Burning Man spaces are intentionally, and importantly, non-partisan. They ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Make Civic Responsibility Fun With the Voter Party

October 28, 2020 By Burning Man Project

Imagine if voting was more like Burning Man. You could gather your crew, wear your favorite playa gear, and head ...Read More

Neon Voices by The Crisis Labs Art Collective, 2020 (Photo by Truman O'Brien)

Civic Initiatives

Neon Voices: An Anti-Racism Illuminated Urban Art Piece

October 16, 2020 By Mauricio Bustos

These last eight months have left me feeling angry, frustrated and confused. The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor ...Read More