Burning Man is held every year in the Black Rock Desert, about two hours north of Reno, Nevada. On this bare desert landscape, tens of thousands of artists, makers, and dreamers arrive to create Black Rock City, a vibrant metropolis and experiment in temporary community.
Within this city, no commerce is allowed - you'll find no food trucks or t-shirt sales here. The desert is a harsh environment, and while everyone is welcome, everyone is also expected to bring the things they need to survive. But more than that, everyone is encouraged to contribute their own talents, gifts, and interests to the city.
There is no main stage at Burning Man, and no artists are booked to play. Everything that exists in Black Rock City is there because a participant chose to create it and bring it to share with others - and the collective power of so many creative and giving people is astounding.
While it lasts, the city is home to amazing wonders, both large and small. Mechanical dragons roam the open playa, spewing fire as they carry people from place to place. Art installations large and small dot the landscape, some of which exist only for a few days before being burned to ash. Groups of people create theme camps to draw people in and offer them new experiences, personal growth, and sometimes just the opportunity to have fun and be silly.
Then, as quickly as it arose, the city melts away, leaving nothing behind but the same bare, empty desert that existed before it arrived. Participants pride themselves on leaving no trace of their passage - all that remains is dust and memories.
But Burning Man doesn't really end on a Monday in September. Instead, all of those people filter back to their default lives, carrying with them renewed creativity and energy, which they put to work in their own communities around the world. Many of them come back home here to Colorado, where they continue to create and inspire.
To find out more about Burning Man, come to one of our gatherings, or check it out online.
Within this city, no commerce is allowed - you'll find no food trucks or t-shirt sales here. The desert is a harsh environment, and while everyone is welcome, everyone is also expected to bring the things they need to survive. But more than that, everyone is encouraged to contribute their own talents, gifts, and interests to the city.
There is no main stage at Burning Man, and no artists are booked to play. Everything that exists in Black Rock City is there because a participant chose to create it and bring it to share with others - and the collective power of so many creative and giving people is astounding.
While it lasts, the city is home to amazing wonders, both large and small. Mechanical dragons roam the open playa, spewing fire as they carry people from place to place. Art installations large and small dot the landscape, some of which exist only for a few days before being burned to ash. Groups of people create theme camps to draw people in and offer them new experiences, personal growth, and sometimes just the opportunity to have fun and be silly.
Then, as quickly as it arose, the city melts away, leaving nothing behind but the same bare, empty desert that existed before it arrived. Participants pride themselves on leaving no trace of their passage - all that remains is dust and memories.
But Burning Man doesn't really end on a Monday in September. Instead, all of those people filter back to their default lives, carrying with them renewed creativity and energy, which they put to work in their own communities around the world. Many of them come back home here to Colorado, where they continue to create and inspire.
To find out more about Burning Man, come to one of our gatherings, or check it out online.