Artist Resources

We are here to support you with the information you need to bring your art to Black Rock City!

Check out the Artist Handbook, peruse helpful FAQs, find inspiration in art installations from past years, connect with help and resources in your community, and learn about the volunteer teams at the ARTery who will assist you in placing and installing your art on playa.

Man in colorful shirt and sunglasses points to a timeline of Burning Man art.

What Makes Burning Man Art ‘Go’?

Dip into our Hive educational course “Burning Man Art: History, Place, Context” – a deep and varied dive into the ideas, people, and inspirations that shaped Burning Man art

The Art of Burning Man

Find many amazing examples in our art installation archive

Art FAQs

Questions about bringing art to BRC? We’ve got answers in our Art FAQs!

Volunteers unload panels for constructing Temple of the Deep

Burning Man Artist Handbook

Your comprehensive guide to bringing art to BRC

Need help with your project?

Check out Spark, where you can connect with the Burning Man community and post a listing about what you’re looking for to make your creative dream a reality

Raising funds for your project?

Visit our Artist Fundraising Support page

Volunteers help participants at the ARTery during build week 2025

Artist Support in BRC

Read about the ARTery volunteer teams, and how they will assist you on playa