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

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