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, weather permitting. Morning tours are from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Evening tours are from 7:00 to 9:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Art Discovery mobility tours explore one half of the playa and may include meet-ups with artists at 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 to board 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, and also include tours in Spanglish on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 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. Sign-ups 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
Guided walking tours go from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday through Friday. Join a trained Art Department guide for a leisurely walking tour of the inner playa and explore the art up close. 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
Burning Man Project’s official artist storytelling series will be hosted at Burners Without Borders camp, located at 6:50 and Esplanade on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30pm. Come hear firsthand from artists themselves about their creative visions and inspirations, and get a chance to ask them your burning questions about their work.
- Whitney Webb – Asheville, NC – Resilience
- Dominique Birdsong – San Francisco, CA – Celestial Intertwinement
- Iyvone Khoo and Miguel Guzman – Mexico City and Singapore – Ancestors of Dawn and Ghost Whale Shrine
- Clinton Lesh – Bozeman, MT – Reborn
- Mareesa Stertz, Tania Abdul, and Jason Chase – San Francisco, CA – The Sphinx Gate
- Auli Uiboupin – Riisipere, Estonia – DROP
- Raylene Gorum – Oakland, CA – Home Grown
- Miguel Arraiz – Valencia, Spain – Temple of the Deep
- Thomas Dambo – Gadstrup, Denmark – Rose Wonders
- Leyla Brashka – Torreón, Coahuila, México – Kauyumari Ceremonial Center
Self-Guided Art 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.
Audio Art Guide
Listen to the Art Audio Guide for BRC 2025: