Burning Man Festival - September 20, 2025
JRS: π Temple Grant + Decompressions
The Jackrabbit Speaks by Burning Man Project | V30:#2 β β...
| No images? Click here  Volume 30, Issue #2 | September 20, 2025   Whether a participatory art experiment, week-long gathering, or grassroots community resilience project, the spark is the same: an ambition to build something together that has meaning, elicits awe, and inspires others to imagine new possibilities. Maybe you've burned before, or perhaps you are just starting to plug into this ever-expanding culture... Around you exist hubs of Radical Self-expression and connective creativity. Start here, with the Regional Directory. Connect, participate, and bring your ideas (however grand or small) to life. Big news β proposals to build the 2026 Black Rock City Temple are now open. If you've ever felt called to create this essential community space, now is the time to share your vision. Read on for all the details. If you were at That Thing in the Desert, be sure to fill out the Post-event Survey, the Black Rock City Census, and the Neighborhood Feedback Form. If you lost something precious out there, we can help you find it. Start by searching the Lost & Found Database. Decompression events are popping off all over the world β from Denver to London, Munich to Sydney. Gather your crew and bring your thing! If you're in the Bay Area or Northern Nevada, put on your partici-pants. San Francisco and Reno Decompressions are coming up in October. If a multi-day campout is more your thing, it's not too late to get tickets to Burning Japan. Keep scrolling for more. Ready to feel the magic? Drop down for a tingle-inducing playa timelapse from the Burning Man Doc teamβs very own Jamen Percy. Find the others and make it happen. (Yes, we're talking to YOU.)   Proposals for the 2026 Black Rock City Temple Open October 1  Burning Man Arts is thrilled to announce proposals for the 2026 Temple Grant Program will open October 1 β now with an easier submission process. While the community continues to reflect on the powerful experience of Temple of the Deep from Tomorrow Today, it's already time to look ahead to next year so artists have as much time as possible to create a spiritual home in Black Rock City. The Temple is a critical part of the city, event, and culture; it serves as a communal space for contemplation, celebration and remembrance. After it is released, participants go out into the world with a renewed sense of clarity and perspective they can share with their larger communities. If youβre interested in applying, please plan to join a virtual Q&A session with Burning Man Art Department staff and key Temple stakeholders on Wednesday, October 1 from 10am to 11:30am PT. RSVP here to attend the Q&A where you can ask anything and learn how to submit a strong proposal. Temple proposals are due by October 31, 2025. Art: "Temple of the Deep" by Miguel Arraiz (Photo by Gurps Chawla)  If You Were in BRC 2025 ~ Please Fill Out these Three Surveys  If you're fresh back from the dust, curious minds want to know: how was it? Here are THREE important surveys that pretty please require your attention. First up, please take 10 to 15 fun-filled minutes to share your experience in the BRC 2025 Post-event Survey. We read every response and share what we learn with the teams that help make Black Rock City and Burning Man happen. Next, tell us about yourself β who you are, where youβre from, how you travel to BRC, and other important details β by filling out the Black Rock City Census. For more than 20 years, volunteer demographers and data scientists have gathered these data annually to craft an understanding of the humans who create Black Rock City. Finally, weβd love to hear feedback about your neighborhood and neighbors in Black Rock City! Want to give kudos to any camps that shined? Were there camps you think could use more support and acculturation? Got suggestions on how to improve the layout of future neighborhoods? Open to all participants, this is your chance to tell us all about it. BRC Neighborhood Feedback Form Art: "GUMA" by Harper Clark, 2025 (Photo by Espressobuzz)  Lost Something in Black Rock City? Search Lost & Found.  Something missing? Be sure to check the Lost & Found database and ePlaya. Black Rock Cityβs intrepid Lost & Found team is currently dealing with a veritable truckload of phones, backpacks, and other lost items. (The process of transporting, organizing items, and updating the database took a few weeks). Coats were recently added. For those who do find their item and submit a claim, be patient. Please wait for the Lost & Found team to contact you to say that your item is ready for pickup or shipment. Multiple claims for the same items just slow down the process. We stop taking new claims on October 31. Lost & Found does not have your bike or ebike. (Photo by Kate Beale)   Nine Architectural Installations at Burning Man 2025  Ben Dreith writes in dezeen: Volunteers, artists, and designers came together to create massive works to be enjoyed alongside the music, cultural activities, and other offerings of the [event], which is known for its DIY ethos and extravagant displays. Read "Nine Architectural Installations at Burning Man 2025" Art: "The World Fair of Unity" Man Pavilion by Mark Rivera (Photo by Gurpreet Chawla)   Lose Yourself in this Dreamy Playa Timelapse  Jamen Percy writes: Hyperlapsing around The Man before he burns like a final dance! Art: "World Fair of Unity" Man Pavilion by Mark Rivera, 2025 (Drone video by Jamen Percy)   Be the Spark for More Burning Man!  Burning Man and Black Rock City are a Communal Effort, made possible thanks to the dedicated support of people like YOU. When you donate to Burning Man Project, the nonprofit in service to the global Burning Man cultural movement, you support our global, year-round work producing Black Rock City and nurturing a more connected, creative world. Thank you. Art: "Vessels of Love" by Alberto Marcos, 2025 (Photo by Dan Adams)   Burning Japan 2025 β October 9 to 13 β Tsumagoi, Japan  Where: Tsumagoi, Japan Japan's official Regional Event, Burning Japan, is centered around Radical Self-expression and the creation of temporary communities. Over five days, participants come together to foster an environment of inclusivity, acceptance, and respect. The 2025 theme Ukiyo translates to βthe floating world,β which represents the fleeting and impermanent nature of life, as well as the idea of savoring the present moment. Pack your suitcase β there are still tickets!  Reno Decompression 2025 β October 11 β Reno, Nevada  Where: Reno Brewery District, Reno, Nevada Burners of the greater Reno area are organizing Renoβs annual Burning Man Decompression event! This family-friendly gathering is a great way to experience the warmth and magic of the Burning Man community through art, music, dance, fire arts, mutant vehicles, and more. All proceeds from the event will be redistributed back into the community as charitable donations and/or art grants.  San Francisco Decompression 2025 β October 18 β Oakland, California  Where: The Loom, Oakland, California Donβt miss the debut of this spectacular, co-created event β Decompression: Oakland Edition. Bring the spirit of Black Rock City and the creativity of Oakland together at a day-to-night celebration of Radical Self-expression, community, and post-playa magic. Thereβs still time to bring your thing (sign up before October 1)!
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