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2026 Engulf MAIN EFFIGY & TEMPLE Art Grant Application
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What type of Engulf Art Grant are you applying for?
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Main Effigy Art Grant ($7,500)
Temple Art Grant ($2,500)
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2.
Art Project Name
(Required.)
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3.
One Line Synopsis
A short description to let everyone know about your amazing project! (Please Note: This is a public facing teaser that will be used in event info.)
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4.
Art Project Summary
Tell us about the project. What is your philosophy or core concept behind your brilliant idea? How do you envision people experiencing/interacting with it?
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Artist Group, Collective or Organization Name
(if applicable)
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Lead Artist or Primary Contact
(Required.)
Legal Name
Preferred/Burner Name
Email Address
Phone Number
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Build Team
(optional)
Please list each member's name, phone number and e-mail address.
(Required.)
Member #1:
Member #2:
Member #3:
Member #4:
Member #5:
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Website
If you have a website, please share the link using a valid URL format, including “http://”.
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Burning Man Projects and Affiliations
(optional)
Please list any Burning Man affiliations and/or projects.
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10.
Is this an existing piece of artwork or a proposed concept?
(Required.)
Proposed Concept
In Progress
Existing Artwork
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Existing Artwork
If your project includes any existing artwork, are you proposing to alter it in any way? If so, what changes and modification do you plan to make?
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Sound
If this project has sound, what is the sound level?
1 = quiet as a mouse
3 = low soft sound
5 = acoustic music or similar level
7 = regular amplified music, sound track, DJ
10 = very loud amplified music, sound effects, etc
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13.
Content Matter
Does your art project contain any of the following?
(Required.)
Climbable Features
Water Features
Sexual Content
Safety Concerns
None of these
14.
If you answered YES to Question 13, please explain.
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Fire or Flame Effects
If this project has flames or fire effects, please describe them.
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Heavy Equipment/Machinery
Will you require heavy equipment/machinery during your set-up or break-down? (Please Note: Heavy equipment and machinery are not guaranteed support; however, we would like to know what your project needs are.)
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Power
Will your project require power? If so, will you be providing a generator or will you be requesting power support?
(Required.)
No, my project does not require power.
Yes, I will be providing my own power supply.
Yes, I will be requesting support for my power needs.
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Terraforming
Does your project have specific terraforming requirements? If so, please describe.
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19.
Burn Plan
Please detail your ignition plan. Include details about flammable materials, audio and entertainment needs, safety concerns, and after-burn clean-up.
(Required.)
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20.
No-Burn Plan
In the event we cannot burn your project, what would be your back-up plan for strike and removal.
(Required.)
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21.
Estimated Total Budget
Please attach an itemized list of line items, quantities, and costs for the project described in this application. Visit
engulfburn.org/art
for a list of what is/is not covered by a grant.
(Required.)
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22.
Project Funding Plan
If your project costs exceed the art grant amount, what is your plan for funding the rest of the project?
(Required.)
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23.
Image #1
Please submit at least one image of your concept. This can be a photo, 3D rendering, handmade drawing, etc. to give us a good idea of what you’re proposing. Please make sure to include at least one technical drawing that shows scale/footprint. You may may submit up to three images. Please upload your best image first as the Primary Image.
(Required.)
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Image #2
(optional)
Choose File
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Image #3
(optional)
Choose File
No file chosen
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Reference #1
Please list the name, phone number and email address.
(Required.)
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
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Reference #2
(optional)
Please list the name, phone number and email address.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project?