Burning Man Festival - March 28, 2025
JRS: π₯ How Art Builds New Possibilities
The Jackrabbit Speaks by Burning Man Project | V29:#12 β β...
| No images? Click here  Volume 29, Issue #12 | March 28, 2025   Burning Man has been called the Art Olympics, a comparison that is both ridiculous and oddly apt. While there are no medals and nobody is competing (except maybe for sleep loss and cracked nails), the adventurous creators who bring their wild imaginings to Black Rock City are in many ways comparable to super athletes. Art crews prepare for months, even years, working closely together under conditions that stretch their capacities in every direction. Bringing art to Black Rock demands serious project management, logistics, financing, fundraising, team coordination... all while building participatory art that can stand up to harsh desert conditions. In all these ways, building Burning Man art is indeed an Olympian feat that requires sacrifice, discipline, persistence, and a sense of humor. When artists receive a Black Rock City Honoraria grant to bring their work to the playa, living this experience opens new pathways for the artists and participants alike. Read on to meet the people creating five 2025 Honoraria art projects that are bridging cultures, sharing new stories, and nurturing creative community. When you support Burning Man Project through donations or higher-priced tickets, youβre directly funding these Honoraria grants, bringing more connective creativity to the world. If youβre looking to plug in before the playa β are you in Portland, New York City, Chicago, Seattle or Detroit? Be sure to join Regional and Black Rock City leaders for an in-person Community Forum in your city. All the details are below, including a form to request a forum where you live! If you're in the Bay Area, be sure to drop by Night of Ideas. And if you're in Australia, Blazing Swan requests your presence for a Cosmic Coincidence. Grab your goggles β the next Black Rock City ticket sale is just weeks away. Did you find your bike yet?   Black Rock City 2025 Ticket Sale Update  All are welcome to bring their magic to Black Rock City β yes, that means YOU! Going to Burning Man doesn't have to be complicated and you don't need to be part of a huge theme camp or project. Just gather your friends and make it happen. The next ticket sale for Black Rock City 2025 is right around the corner. Watch this space! Ticket Aid and Resilience Program applications are open now. Ticket Aid offers reduced-priced tickets to participants who are on a limited income. Resilience makes Black Rock City possible for people severely affected by natural disasters or geopolitical conflict. Both programs are underwritten and made possible thanks to donations to Burning Man Project and generous purchases of higher-priced tickets. Drop by a Burning Man Community Forum in the cities listed in the intro to chat with us about bringing your friends or art collective to Black Rock City this year. We canβt wait to see you all on the playa. (Photo by Amber Skelley)   How Building Honoraria Art Opens New Pathways and Possibilities  Getting excited about the mind-bending participatory art on its way to Tomorrow Today? The Black Rock City Honoraria Program funds artists from around the globe to create innovative art β big and small. In this Journal post, get to know some of the imaginative artists and collectives already hard at work building their 2025 Honoraria installations. Through their creations, these artists catalyze cross-cultural understanding, nurture creative communities, and advance a more innovative and connected world well beyond the dust. Read "How Building Honoraria Art Opens New Pathways and Possibilities" Thomas Dambo in his studio, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Thomas Dambo)   Support Burning Man Project  Burning Man is a spark for a better world, where people can discover the most beautiful aspects of themselves and share them with others. That spark needs to continue! Thank you for all that you do. With your contributions of time, participation, and philanthropy, YOU bring Burning Man to life. Because of the community's generosity, the nonprofit will continue to build Black Rock City and stoke this wondrously connective culture that has changed so many lives. As we start up Black Rock City's mighty engine, the nonprofit still requires your support to fund Honoraria art, underwrite operational expenses, and ensure tickets stay financially accessible. Support Burning Man Project with a tax-deductible donation today. (Photo by Duncan Rawlinson)   Listen to "The Gift of Food and Solar Power" on Burning Man LIVE  Solar power is simple now, thanks in part to Burners who gift the power of the sun. The camp highlighted in this episode of Burning Man LIVE also distributes steamed rolls with savory fillings called bao. Meet Chairman Bao and Next Level, leads for camp Bao Chicka Wow Wow. They speak with host Stuart Mangrum about sharing the deliciousness of bao, and how their solar innovation produces enough power to offer an electric vehicle charging station.   Burning Man Community Forum β April 12 β Portland, Oregon  This spring, Burning Man Project is launching a series of in-person Community Forums across the country, and we want YOU there! Join us for evenings of connection, dialog, and future visioning as we gather to explore whatβs next for the global community and Black Rock City. Each forum features showcases of local artists and theme camps, Black Rock City updates, interactive discussions, and plenty of time to connect with fellow Burners. Have questions? Email [email protected]. Learn more & RSVP to a Community Forum near you. The next gatherings will be:
Interested in a Community Forum near you? Suggest a forum location.  Applications are Open for Civic Ignition Grants in the Mid-Atlantic Region  Do you have an innovative community project or concept within the Mid-Atlantic Region of the US? Burners Without Borders is teaming up with the Mid-Atlantic Leadership Conference (MALC) in Philadelphia, PA to provide a Civic Ignition Grant for up to $1,500! They are interested in programs that create collaborations, produce direct actions, utilize several of the 10 Burning Man Principles, are reproducible, and creatively tackle local social problems. Don't delay β the deadline for applications is Monday, March 31.  The Renewables for Artist Team is Seeking BRC Mentors and Artists  The Renewables for Artists Team (RAT) is an all-volunteer group that educates and mentors artists and others to abandon using fossil-fuel-burning generators to power their installations. They achieve this by helping participants learn about renewable energy systems suitable for use in Black Rock City and the world. RAT is now accepting applications from artists who have plans to bring art installations to Black Rock City 2025. The projects can be big or small. Apply to be mentored by RAT in BRC RAT is also recruiting new members to mentor and assist artists with transitioning from generators to renewable energy to power their art installations. Learn about becoming a RAT mentor (Photo courtesy of the Renewables for Artists Team)  New for 2025: Monthly Office Hours with DMV, Art & Placement  Have questions about how to bring art, register a mutant vehicle, or start a theme camp in Black Rock City? Or are you curious about volunteering with one of these teams? The Art department, Department of Mutant Vehicles (DMV) and Placement are hosting monthly office hours to assist you with all your queries. RSVP below. Art Office Hours Department of Mutant Vehicles Office Hours Placement Office Hours (Photo by Duncan Rawlinson)   Night of Ideas β San Francisco β April 5  Where: Asian Art Museum & San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco If you're in the Bay Area, drop by Night of Ideas for a free evening of philosophy, debates and a veritable arts and culture marathon. Bay Area artist Jon Sarriugarte is just one of many respected speakers who will muse on the event's theme, β(Un)Common Ground.β Burning Man Project is a co-curatorial partner, which means there will be community-led participatory creativity β including mutant vehicles, shadow puppet theater, interactive light art and more!  Blazing Swan: Cosmic Coincidence β Australia β April 16 to 22  Where: Jilakin Rock City, Western Australia Australia's largest Burning Man Regional Event is back! This year, 'Swanlings' gather to explore the theme of Cosmic Coincidence. All are invited to immerse themselves in a world where the seemingly random aligns with profound significance, revealing the hidden connections that bind us all. Yes, there are still tickets!   We were listening to... Sainte Vie @ Robot Heart, Black Rock City 2024 | Listen on Soundcloud   Burning Man Facebook Page   Post Request: Credits: More Information: Previous Editions of the Jackrabbit Speaks: Subscribe & Unsubscribe:    You are receiving this because of your interest in and support of Burning Man Project. Burning Man Project β’ 660 Alabama St. San Francisco, CA 94110 β’ 415-865-3800 |
