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

Building BRC, Community During COVID

Celestial Bodies Glimmer Across the Multiverse

September 25, 2020 By Kirsten Weisenburger

You may already be familiar with planning and logistics involved in bringing a real-world theme camp to the inhospitable Black ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Front Yard Porch Camp

September 9, 2020 By John "Halcyon" Styn

I think all the digital Burning is great. But that doesn't mean we should have ZERO in-person Playa experiences. Even ...Read More

Community During COVID, Spirituality

Dave X Interview: The One Common Ritual That Defines Us

September 3, 2020 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Burning Man — the event in Black Rock City and a global culture — emerged from one ritual: the gathering ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Recycle Camp 2020 Fundraiser for the Gerlach K-12 School

August 27, 2020 By Paul Schreer

Recycle Camp is a Black Rock City Community Services camp. Recycle Camp has organized this fundraiser for the specific purpose ...Read More

Community During COVID, Serious Stuff

It’s Okay to Be Miserable About Virtual Burning Man — But We Can Have a Cacophony Restoration

August 25, 2020 By Caveat Magister

Any other year for the past 30 years, crews would be out in the desert by now, building Black Rock ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Official Announcements

An Update on Diversity & Radical Inclusion

August 24, 2020 By Burning Man Project

As an organization that believes the world’s a better place with Burning Man in it, and one that’s committed to ...Read More

How to Make a Virtual Offering at the Temple

BRC Art, BRC News, Community During COVID, Participate in BRC, Spirituality

How to Leave Your Offering at This Year’s Virtual Temple

August 19, 2020 By Sylvia Lisse

Those of you who spend time in virtual worlds are aware that digital spaces can evoke powerful emotions. Engaging with ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Global Programming

BMIR On-Air in the Multiverse: A Call for Participation

August 14, 2020 By Burning Man Information Radio

While BMIR has historically been a radio station that adheres to the idea of the Temporary Autonomous Zone, we believe ...Read More

BRC Art, Building BRC

People and Purpose in “Art on Fire”

August 13, 2020 By Sophia Swire

It's a two-day countdown to the global premiere of our documentary, “Burning Man: Art on Fire.” So far, the film ...Read More