Burning Man Festival - October 31, 2025
JRS: Last Call π BRC Survey + Temple Grant
The Jackrabbit Speaks by Burning Man Project | V30:#5 β β...
| No images? Click here  Volume 30, Issue #5 | October 31, 2025   At the heart of every fire-spewing artwork, connective theme camp, and fantastical mutant vehicle is a community of inventive humans. They come together with every kind of skill imaginable, gifting their time to build ephemeral experiences fueled by whimsy and generosity. Each one of these marvels reaches well beyond its original intent, sparking awe, innovation, and audacious acts of collaborative creativity in the world. If you participated in Black Rock City 2025, this is your final reminder to fill out the Post-event Survey, which is closing imminently. All it takes is 15 minutes to share what you loved, how you participated, what challenged you, and more. We read every response. Noodling on a Temple design? Consider this last call to share your concept. The deadline to submit proposals for the Black Rock City 2026 Temple is October 31 at 11:55pm PT. If building art in the dust is more your thing, submissions are now open for the BRC 2026 Honoraria Program; you have until November 13. Every year, people bring art to the playa for the very first time. Why not YOU? Get the goods below. The Decompression juggernaut continues apace, with gatherings in Chicago, Florida, Melbourne, and Seattle. Find out what's happening where you live, and learn about Vancouver's Dustcovery and DCompression in Washington DC right here! Meet the family behind some of Black Rock City's beloved mutant vehicles in a new Burning Man LIVE podcast episode. Do you run a theme camp? Placement Office Hours are back, and you are invited. We want to hear all about your local, Burning Man inspired street parties, campouts, and art gatherings. Scroll for details. Who wants a dusty grilled cheese sandwich?   Last Call to Fill Out the Black Rock City 2025 Post-event Survey  Did you frolic in the dust this year? You have a few days left to tell us all about it β the crunchy, smooth, awe inspiring, and weird. Your responses help us understand how to best serve global Burning Man culture and guide the future of Black Rock City. The survey will take, maximum, 15 fun-filled minutes. 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 2025 Census. Art: "Home Grown" by Raylene Gorum, Owen Laine and Phil Spitler, 2025 (Photo by Duncan Rawlinson)  Black Rock City 2026 Temple Grant Proposals Close October 31  The Temple is a critical part of Black Rock City and Burning Man culture; it serves as a communal space for contemplation, celebration and remembrance. If you have a vision for Black Rock City's 2026 Temple that you're excited to share with the world, don't delay. Applications close today, October 31, at 11:55pm PT. In the spirit of simplicity and giving artists more time to plan and build, the Art department is experimenting with an easier application process for 2026. There is no longer an application form, and they've streamlined the information they request. Art: "Temple of the Deep" by Miguel Arraiz, 2025 (Photo by Hannes Haefele)  Tell Us About Your Burning Man Inspired Gatherings and Events  Many of you are involved in creating official Regional Events of different stripes and flavors. These are the known universe of Burning Man gatherings, and oh, they are phantasmagorical! Beyond this known universe, do YOU organize a street festival, campout, or art party that draws inspiration from Burning Man? Email: [email protected] to tell us all about it. Photos and videos are encouraged! Night of Ideas, San Francisco 2025 (Photo by Steven Raspa)   Be the Spark for More Burning Man!  There are a myriad of ways to participate in Burning Man. Everything you do nurtures a world-changing city and a global cultural movement that ignites connection, creativity, and awe in more than 80 countries. When you contribute to the nonprofit Burning Man Project, you ignite the spark of participatory creativity through Honoraria Art Grants, Black Rock City, and community-run gatherings around the globe. Make a gift today. (Photo by Jamen Percy)   What Burning Man Can Teach You about Yourself and the World  Gina Park writes for CNN: βGlobally, Burning Man is a cultural movement that exists in every continent and all over the place. But what it means, as far as experientially, it is very idiosyncratic. It really does depend on who you are and what part of it you see,β said Stuart Mangrum, director of Burning Manβs Philosophical Center, a department within the nonprofit. Although some people refer to Burning Man as a festival, many say itβs closer to a living art piece. Every year around this time, the cities of Burning Man get built in different parts of the world, attracting more than 70,000 people to Black Rock City and another 100,000 or so more in affiliated events worldwide. Art: βEl Pulpo Magnifico" by Duane Flatmo (Hemis/Alamy Stock Photo)  Listen to "20 Years of Mutant Vehicles" on the Burning Man LIVE Podcast  For decades now, Jon Sarriugarte, Kyrsten Mate, their daughter, and their crew have built mobile art. From a meter maid cart turned space shuttle, to a custom copper retro fire snail on wheels, their creations help create Black Rock City's moving landscape. On playa we tracked down Jon and his daughter Zolie, who has been Burning her entire life. They shared stories of the absurd early days, and the adventure of navigating the desert in a two-ton masterpiece.   The Black Rock City 2026 Honoraria Program is Open!  Were you inspired by all the mind-bending art in Black Rock City? Did the 2026 theme, Axis Mundi, spark a wild idea or three? Here's your sign! The 2026 BRC Honoraria Program is now open. The first step is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the grant portal in Burner Profiles. LOIs will be accepted through November 13, 2025 at 5pm PT. The Honoraria Program awards $1.3 million annually to fund sculptural artworks on the open playa at the Burning Man event in Black Rock City; selected artworks are impactful, participatory, and visually appealing. We canβt wait to see what youβre dreaming up! Art: "Cosmic Cuddle" by Miki Masuhara-Page & Cosmic Beings, 2025 (Photo by Mark Fromson)  Placement Office Hours β November 13 & 14 β Online  Where: Online Starting in November, Placement Office Hours will take place the second Thursday and Friday of each month. Bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas to one of these two sessions! RSVP to get the Zoom link. Maybe Bike Repair, 2025 (Photo by Gurpreet Chawla)   Dustcovery 2025: Yesterdayβs Tomorrow β November 15 β Vancouver  Where: PNE Forum Join the Vancouver Burning Man community for their annual Decompression β a one-night extravaganza, with multiple stages, fantastical art, theme camps, performances, food trucks, and more! Come participate in a playground of creativity, innovation, and wonder as a blueprint for the future we dare to build together.  DCompression β November 15 β Washington DC  Where: Berhta Club, Washington DC If your heart is still wandering the playa, come reclaim that Burner energy and reconnect with the community that fuels your soul. The Burning Man spirit rises again at the first official Decompression in DC. This two-part event kicks off with free, family-friendly activities, art, and workshops. Then after 8pm, shake that booty to one of the finest sound systems on the East coast.  We were listening to... Tycho - Joie De Vivre - sunrise set BRC 2025 | Listen on Soundcloud   Burning Man Project on Facebook   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 |
