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    Supporting Art & Artists

    Burning Man Project will award $1.45 million (USD) in art grants this year, and help hundreds of artists get their work installed.

    Three participants in front of the rainbow before it burns at Fuego Austral in Argentina, 2018 (Photo by Mariano Rodriguez Ribas)

    Think Globally, Burn Locally

    With Burning Man groups in 36 US states and 34 countries, you don’t have to go to the desert to experience the culture.

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    Camp Symposium March 14

    Join this virtual gathering to meet Black Rock City’s theme camp community and learn skills and tips for participating in a camp.

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    Burning Man is Built By You

    Burning Man is not something you attend — it’s something you do. Your support for the nonprofit funds Honoraria art, makes Black Rock City tickets accessible to more people, and nurtures a more creative, connected world.

    Upcoming Dates

    Feb
    28
    Regional Event

    Melting Man

    Your neighborhood regional contacts are hosting our annual gathering! Let’s see how many Midwest burners we can get all in one place.
    February 28, 2026
    North Dakota
    Mar
    21
    Burning Man Project Event

    SF Burnal Equinox 2026: The Cosmic Treehouse

    Burnal Equinox marks the “midpoint between Burns” and provides a chance to connect, ignite, and revel in the creative fire that fuels our community. Bring your celebration of convergence, expression, and shared mythmaking to The Cosmic Treehouse! Presented by the Burning Man Community Events team.
    March 21, 2026 7:00 PM – March 22, 2026
    California
    Mar
    27
    Regional Event

    Frostburn Decompression

    Frostburn decompression is a weekend long event hosted at a private retreat outside of Bruceton Mills, WV. This community gathering space offers us a warm and cozy place to unwind from the tunda with miles of trails, indoor and outdoor activity spaces, and plenty of opportunities to connect! We look forward to sharing the warmth with you!
    March 27, 2026 – March 29, 2026
    West Virginia
    Mar
    28
    Regional Event

    taBURNak!

    Imagine a space where art comes to life, where each interaction creates a spark, and where the night becomes a playground for collective imagination. Our event is not just a party—it’s a complete immersion in the principles of Burning Man, adapted to the scale of an extraordinary night, open to everyone.
    March 28, 2026
    Canada

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  • BRC Storage Program

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    BRC Storage Program

    Welcome to the Black Rock City Storage Program!

    Instead of hauling infrastructure back and forth between Black Rock City (BRC) and far away places, with loading and unloading on both ends, BRC Storage participants can focus more of their time, funds, and creative juices on building art, forging community, and designing incredible experiences to be shared with others at Burning Man (and beyond).

    BRC Storage will significantly reduce Burning Man’s collective carbon footprint, as well as traffic and wear-n-tear on local roads.

    Participants in BRC Storage are welcome and encouraged to visit their belongings throughout the year! 

    Things get a little quieter out here in the fall and winter. Staff capacity is limited, so replies might take a little longer — thank you for your patience! If you truly need urgent access, we’ll do our best to work with you. Please also keep in mind: The 360 will be closed on major holidays and reopens on February 29, 2026.

    Visiting your Stored Container or Mutant Vehicle

    We’re committed to connecting participants with their infrastructure! 

    Planning ahead for the season? Primary and secondary contacts can now begin scheduling visits to The 360—and they can authorize campmates to visit, too.

    BRC Storage requires 2 weeks’ notice for all appointments to ensure someone is available to receive you and that access to your container isn’t blocked. If it is, this window gives us time to coordinate with our heavy equipment team. The last day to visit your stored items will be July 6.

    Waitlists

    We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm for the program and patience as we expand capacity.

    We welcomed 21 new containers in 2025 and look forward to bringing more containers in the future.

    Folks are invited to participate in the order that requests are received, so sign up to get on the waitlist.

    Be advised: The waitlist may be 2 to 3 years for containers and vehicles.

    Storage Program Answers

    Should I add a second contact to my storage account?

    Adding a second contact to your storage account means they can help coordinate visits, updates, and logistics—teamwork makes the dream work!

    To add a second contact, the primary contact can send a message to brcstorage@burningman.org with their name, container number, and the name, email address and phone number for the second contact.

    There are a few times during the year when communications are sent only to the primary contact. In those cases, the primary contact can forward the message to the secondary to take any action as needed.

    If the transfer is between current members of the same camp, there’s no fee. If the container is going to someone from a different camp, the new camp must first be vetted and approved by Placement to ensure they’re in good standing. If approved, the transfer is finalized with a one-time $350 fee.

    Please note: transferring a container to someone in a different camp does not automatically enroll that new camp in the BRC Storage Program. Approval from Placement is required before any transfer can be completed.

    To kick things off, the current owner just needs to start an email thread with brcstorage@burningman.org and the new intended owner copied in. Once the new owner replies-all to confirm their interest, we’ll send over the paperwork for both parties to sign.

    Selling your container? Great! The process is the same—just make sure to include the buyer in the email thread so we can get the ball rolling.

    We’d really appreciate receiving any ownership or camp name changes by May 23, 2026. This gives us time to update your contracts and coordinate with Placement so everyone’s on the same page before the season kicks into gear.

    By default, all containers are scheduled for delivery to Black Rock City. If you want your container(s) transported—great! No action is needed. The system is opt-out only.

    If you do not want your container(s) transported and haven’t already submitted an opt-out, please reply directly to the BRC Storage email the container owner will receive. Container Transportation Opt-Out emails are sent at the beginning of April, followed by a reminder in late April. The final deadline to opt out of transportation is April 30.

    If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at:
    brcstorage@burningman.org.

  • Camp Symposium

    The annual Camp Symposium brings together camp leaders from across Black Rock City to connect, learn, and grow. Held every spring, the event helps kick off camp planning for the year and provides camp organizers with important tips and information – from logistics and finances to culture and leadership development.

    Check back here as the date gets closer for the latest info about this year’s Camp Symposium. A final schedule and descriptions will be provided the first week of March.

    2026 Camp Symposium

    When? March 14, 2026 from 10am-4pm

    Where? Online on Zoom

    Join us for inspiring breakouts, in-depth spotlight sessions, and a plenary to spark excitement for Black Rock City 2026! More details about specific content, speakers, and schedule to come on this page.

    AGENDA

    • 10:00-11:00am: Welcome Plenary
    • 11:00-12:15pm: Breakout Workshops
    • 12:15-12:45pm: Lunch/Break
    • 12:45-2:00pm: Main Plenary
    • 2:00-3:00pm: Spotlight Presentations
    • 3:00-3:15pm: Break
    • 3:15-4:30pm: Breakout Workshops
    • 4:30pm: Closing

    WORKSHOP & SPOTLIGHT PREVIEW (More to come!)

    • F* yes!: Safety third, but Consent first… and it comes in many forms! Hear how to lead your camp through all areas of consent.
    • BEDside Manners: Mastering Camp Consent: Get in BED with us. Put your camp on the map by joining the Bureau of Erotic Discourse’s BEDucator Program. Craft a custom policy that fits your camp’s unique vibe. Our online course turns “did-that-just-happen” moments into proactive “Teachable Moments,” moving your neighbors from bystanders to active allies. Show the playa what true radical respect looks like.
    • Coming Together, Staying Together: Explore how camps welcome people in and stay connected long after the event ends! We’ll look at what helps new campers feel included and supported, while also honoring the experience of longtime campers. The focus is on building real belonging, creating camps with character, and sharing leadership over time—so camps stay healthy, energized, and connected without burning people out or drifting apart.
    • MOOP + Leave No Trace: Your annual update of What was Where?! And the release of the 2025 MOOP map from our very own Dark Angel of Playa! Learn some best practices to make LNT easy for your camp.
    • Come to Your Census!: Take a deep dive with the Data Masters of BRC to hear how we learn about ourselves so it really was better next year!
    • Radical Inclusion with Mobility Camp: Accessibility isn’t about the few, it’s for the many! Learn more about resources you can use to help from the Camp that’s making BRC more accessible for everyone!
    • Stuck in the Mud? Extreme Weather Preparedness & Resilience: When unpredictable weather hits the playa, we secure our structures and belongings from getting swept away in the wind and rainstorms. Come engage with other Burners and hear how the experienced are honing their ways to address extreme weather and prepare for it in advance. Find resilience and strength in your community as we all are impacted and need to find ways to move forward together. Tough days never last, but tough communities do!
    • Transitions to solar: Let’s go green! Learn and discuss how to design a solar power generation system for your camp. It’s not as complicated as you think!

    Join us for the post-Symposium Happy Hour!

    When? 5:30-7:30pm (immediately after the Symposium)

    Where? Burning Man Headquarters in San Francisco!

    Meet fellow camp organizers, discuss what you learned, and make connections in person!  Space is limited, so sign up today. Tickets are $15. Refreshments and clothing swap provided.

    Past Symposium Videos

    All previous plenaries and breakouts can be found on Burning Man Project’s YouTube channel.

    2025 Camp Symposium Plenary

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