Rising Sparks - Bridging Burner Generations

Mutant vehicles! Theme camps! Art experiences! It all emanates
from the community… overlapping circles of people who are
everywhere between being newcomers and seasoned, local and
global, young and old.


Andie Grace talks with next-gen Burners Taylor Andrews, Kat
Ebert, Mani Senthil, and Whitney Wilhelmy about how to find your
crew like you never thought possible.


They break down barriers and clear pathways through an initiative
called “Rising Sparks” which demystifies BRC and Regional events,
and guides Burners to get more from the magic.


They explore the art of participation: 


seeing the sweet spot between being unmoored and overdoing it

balancing of survival and self-expression

finding fresh takes on mentorship



Hear how they claim their place and shape the future. 


"Rising Sparks is a grassroots collective fostering
intergenerational collaboration, connection, and cultural
continuity within Burning Man.


We cultivate community-driven spaces where emerging leaders,
newcomers, and seasoned Burners can connect, dream big, and
contribute to the future of Burning Man—both within Black Rock
City and globally.


Our mission is to inspire participation, address barriers to
entry, and cultivate leadership across generations by providing
mentorship, community-driven tools, and creative collaboration
opportunities.


We are igniting the next generation of artists, leaders, and
changemakers by stewarding an accessible, culturally diverse, and
evolving Burning Man culture." 


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