Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. BRC has 1200 camps.
At the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps gift a uniquely decommodified ‘third place’ of offerings and ambiance.
At this annual symposium, staff and volunteers share how they gift their interactive camps to participants. There’s an art and a science to it. These highlights are about the art of it.
- Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): head of Placement
- Andie Grace: Producer in the Philosophical Center
- Charlie Dolman: Director of Event Operations
- DA (aka Dominic Tinio): Environmental Restoration Manager
- Harley K Dubois: Founder & Chief Cultural Officer
- Stuart Mangrum: Director of the Philosophical Center
and a keen crew of Placement Team volunteers
- Bravo
- Cosmic
- Governess
- Hepkitten
- Huntress
- KGB
- Razzmatazz
Hear how it started, how it’s going, and how Burners create these unique and interactive passion projects.
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