Art Discovery experiences are offered by ARTerian volunteers as a way for Black Rock City participants to experience the highlights of the art on playa. Initially geared specifically toward participants with mobility challenges, we now offer many different options for exploring the incredible art in BRC.
Please stop by the ARTery at 6:30 and Esplanade or read through the details below if you are interested in participating. The ARTery’s hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm every day and we would love to see you!
Art Discovery on Mutant Vehicles for Mobility-Challenged Participants
For mobility-challenged folks and friends, we offer guided Art Discovery experiences by trained ARTerian volunteers on mutant vehicles from10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, weather permitting. Art Discovery tours may include meet-ups with artists and their artworks.These tours depart from Mobility Camp. Sign up at Mobility Camp.
Mobility-challenged is defined as:
- People with health issues that affect their ability to get around
- Pregnant persons
- Parents with small children
- Seniors
Bringing a companion to assist you is welcome. Assistance will be available for boarding the mutant vehicles.
Art Discovery with American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters on Mutant Vehicles
For deaf participants and friends, we offer guided Art Discovery experiences by trained ARTerian volunteers with ASL interpreters on mutant vehicles from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting. Art Discovery tours may include meet-ups with artists at their artworks. These tours depart from Mobility Camp. Sign up at Mobility Camp..
Art Discovery by Bike
Morning guided bike tours start at 10:00am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sunset bike tours start at 7:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Meet at the bright pink Art Discovery sign across from the ARTery at 6:30 and Esplanade, and look for the guide with the big pink flag. Participants can choose to tour one of the four quadrants of the open playa with a trained guide; join at any point and come and go as you please. Tickets are not needed; just show up at the pink sign and ride along with your fellow art lovers for fun and discovery.
Art Discovery on Foot
Sunset guided walking tours go from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It’s a great opportunity for photography during the magic hours for light. Meet at the bright pink Art Discovery sign in front of the ARTery at 6:30 and Esplanade; look for the guide with the pink Art Discovery flag.
Art Speaks
One of the many wonderful things about art at Burning Man is the opportunity to meet the artists alongside their work. At Art Speaks, discover the inspiration and artistic process behind playa art! Each day features interviews and panel discussions about three different art projects. Hear the artists’ stories, learn about the materials they used, and what technologies they employed. Ask your own questions of the creators. Most importantly, learn the WHY and gain a deeper appreciation of the art.
Here are the artists who spoke at Art Speaks on playa in 2023. Watch this space for details on 2024 participating artists!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
- Walker Babington, New Orleans,LA: Burden of The Beast
- Mr & Mrs Ferguson, Alameda, CA: Lincoln Bear.
- Michael Garlington and Natalia Bertotti, Petaluma,CA: Chapel of Babel
Thursday, August 31, 2023
- KJ Boheme & Stefan Spins, New York, NY: Exquisite Animalus
- Mark Rivera, Bayamón, Puerto Rico: Jíbaro Soy…
- Alexia DeFluff, Les Roches l’Evêque, France: Conversation with a Squad
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Ela Madej & Reed Findlay, San Francisco & Ojai, CA: Temple of the Heart
- Zulu Heru & the Burger Boyz, LA and Petaluma, CA: Farmer the Rigger
- NiNo,Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico: ATABEY’s Treasure
Self-Guided Tour Map
Take your own tour! Pick up a paper copy of the Self-Guided Tour Map at the ARTery (6:30 & Esplanade), which our Art Discovery volunteers have carefully crafted for you.