Arts + Civics | Burning Man Journal

Three Questions About Creating Transformational Experiences Anywhere

April 4, 2022 By Caveat Magister

Hey, how do transformative experiences work? Great question! In February I led the first in a series of virtual panel discussions on how to create transformative experiences. The conversation was ...Read More

Global Art, The Ten Principles

Beyond Dust: Exploring the Heart of What Truly Makes Us Burners

February 4, 2021 By Devyn Madsen

With the preface of knowing that the following statement may make your eyebrows raise, I am confidently clear in declaring ...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

Community During COVID, Regionals

A Trip Around the World in Regional Burns and Events: 2020 Edition

December 21, 2020 By Burning Man Project

In a year when many of us were unable to gather, Burners around the world rose to the occasion, devising ...Read More

Community During COVID

Makers Gonna Make

December 2, 2020 By Christine "LadyBee" Kristen

Something very interesting is happening in this stressful year of 2020. Our makers and gifters have been working overtime to ...Read More

Global Art

The Unique Power of Community Driven Creativity

November 6, 2020 By Devyn Madsen

A conversation with Andrea Orlando, Community Director of the National Consortium for Creative Placemaking This past week I had the ...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