The Chicago Burning Man Community
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Chicago Burner Community History
Chicago's Burning community has been growing organically over the last decade. Brought together by a common goal - to create an avenue for all-things Burning Man in Chitown, the central states and beyond, Burning Man-Chicago was forged from big fires and strange chaos. Strong alliances have formed out of the collective desire to create and sustain a tightly knit, deeply connected family.
Often challenging and always inspiring, Chicago has weathered personal dynamics in order to produce 7 summer burns, 7 Christmas tree burns, 6 decompressions (including 2 urban decompressions right in the mean streets of Chicago), 2 multi-tribe, community extravaganzas known as Resonate, numerous theme camp fundraisers, found art workshops, community outreach programs and Halloween parades.
Chicago Burners Unite!
There are three simple rules of the Chicago Burning Man community. Learn them and love them and they will serve you, and all of us, well.
- ASK FIRST.
- PROTECT THE COMMUNITY.
- LEAVE NO TRACE.
BMC "MindMap"
We've developed a "map" of all the Chicago burner-related connections, for your viewing pleasure. If you find this useful please let us know.
Chicago's Regional Contacts
Do you want to say hello, have a question, a great idea, concern, or just want someone fun to hangout with? We are your peeps. Contact us about most everything and anything regarding Burning Man, Chicago Burners and regional events. We are here to help!
- Boperella
- Willy
- Groot
We are always reachable by email
Chicago's Department of Public Works (DPW)
A listserv for everyone and anyone who wants to participate in building the infrastructure of Chicago's Burning Community and to assist with various creative Burner endeavors and projects. Sign up here.
Chicago's Burning Man Community Steering Commitee
The Chicago Steering Committee evolved organically. It was the collective efforts of representatives from all the Chicago tribes to foster Burning culture in Chicago that spurred the group to step up and provide stewardship for their ever-growing community.
