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2011 Art Theme: Rites of Passage

There are moments of crisis and frisson in our lives which inform us that we've somehow crossed an inner threshold and are changed. Thus moving from one state of being into an unknown other is not a facile transformation; it obliges us to face our innermost insecurities, and it requires faith, a willingness to leap off the ladder of ordered existence. Our theme this year invites participants to join with others in creating rites of passage.

The Man 2011

2010 Event Information

An impressive array of art installations, honorarium art and theme camps were part of Black Rock City 2010. Browse the Playa Directory, and download our audio art tour. Check out the Black Rock City Map.

Lost and Found

Did you lose something at Burning Man and want to get it back? Find something and want to find its owner? We got your Lost and Found right here.

Ticket Issues?

Got a ticketing issue you need resolved? Visit our tickets page for full information.

Want to Volunteer?

Give the gift of your time to the Burning Man community -- on playa or yearround. Volunteer!

What Is Burning Man?

Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Then they return home to embody the principles they learned year-round. Learn more about this incredible experience through our First Timers' Guide, our mission and the Ten Principles.

What Isn't Burning Man?

Burning Man isn't a curated "festival" as most people know them. Rather, it's an entirely participant-driven event, and therein lies the novelty. Learn more.

 
Burning Man Hotline: 415-TO-FLAME

Blogs
Updated September 8, 2010

The Man 2010

Your Burning Memories

Burning Man 2010 was epic! Share your thoughts, stories and memories on our Facebook page, or on the Burning Blog.

Latest News Updated September 8, 2010

Burning Man 2010 Coverage

Enjoy John Curley's coverage of Burning Man 2010, in words and pictures. Only in the Burning Blog.

Law Enforcement Feedback

Did you have or witness any encounter with law enforcement on the playa? Positive or negative, we want to know about it. Please fill out and send us a Law Enforcement Feedback Form. Learn more.

General Event Feedback

The Burning Man Project wants your feedback about the event to factor into our planning for next year. Send us your thoughts before November 1. Learn more!

Burning Man Security Assessment

Black Rock City, LLC sets out to align the event's safety and security with best practices in major event security, risk management and emergency preparedness. Learn more.

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Important Dates Updated September 8, 2010

October 10
San Francisco Decompression

January 19, 2011
Burning Man 2011 Tickets Go On Sale

 

Stay Connected in Black Rock City Year Round Updated January 4, 2010

Burner Social Networking

Connect with Burners on Facebook, and tune into our @burningman and @blackrockcity Twitter feeds.

Regional Network

Get involved and stay connected to Burning Man culture year round via your local Regional Contact.

Tales from the Playa

Submit your own story, or read how Burning Man changed Cybele's life, for one.

Year Round Calendar

Year round Burner-related events!

ePlaya BBS

Missing your community? Connect with fellow Burners on the ePlaya.

Related Groups Updated July 26, 2010

Black Rock Arts Foundation

The non-profit Black Rock Arts Foundation works to bring the art and spirit of Burning Man back home and into our daily lives, through public art, community and civic participation. Learn more and make a donation!

Black Rock Solar

Black Rock solar is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that builds low or no cost solar power in underserved communities, while teaching people how to install renewable energy. Learn more.

Burners Without Borders

BWB facilitates volunteers interested in taking Burning Man principles from the playa out in the world by gifting their time and talents to help others and better our world. Learn more.

Burning Man Marketplace Updated April 6, 2010

Our marketplace features two incredible 2010 Burning Man posters; an amazingly high-resolution poster of Black Rock City 2008; the Burn on the Bayou DVD, telling the Burners Without Borders story ... and more.