Burning Man Festival pulls in nearly $37M

[dealmaker]

Burning Man Festival pulls in nearly $37M
The San Francisco-based Burning Man arts nonprofitgenerated $36.9 million in revenuein 2015, but spent most of that on operations, $35.8 million. The group's total revenue and operations increased 14 and 19 percent, respectively, with its major event being the festival in Nevada.(Reno Gazette-Journal)

 

[Baron]

I've always wanted to go to Burning Man but never actually committed myself to doing it. It seems like it would be a blast!

 

[CaptainObvious]

It's become too commercial. Years ago it was pure, but now corrupted by the very thing the movement tried to disconnect from.

 

[dealmaker]

The more I paint the more I like everything. - Jean-Michel Basquiat

 

[Southampton]

The more I paint the more I like everything. - Jean-Michel Basquiat

Basquiat was a primitive genius. The recent movie is what spiked my interest in street art, much to my wife's chargrin. Lol

 

[Southampton]

It's become too commercial. Years ago it was pure, but now corrupted by the very thing the movement tried to disconnect from.

Very true. Burning man now is like Disney world. Money truly ruined it.

 

[dealmaker]

Black Rock Desert is a giant puddle: How will this impact Burning Man?

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Black-Rock-Desert-lake-water-Burning-Man-Nevada-11225900.php

 

[Zodiac4u]

Basquiat was a primitive genius. The recent movie is what spiked my interest in street art, much to my wife's chargrin. Lol

I kind of dig this art also, but I cant help but to think, what is it above this type of work that draws you in? Its almost as if, it brings you back to your inner child. Seriously didn't all of you draw this type of stuff in kindergarten thru 4th or 5th grade. I know I did, and this does take me back.

 

[dealmaker]

Celebrities and tech execs, luxury campsites in tow, are flocking to Burning Man

http://www.sfgate.com/burningman/ar...ng-to-burning-man-11742825.php#photo-13658950

 

[Pekelo]

I've always wanted to go to Burning Man but never actually committed myself to doing it. It seems like it would be a blast!

Just get the coffee table book or watch it on Youtube. Once corporate guys started to show up it has never been the same...

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By the way, what is the point of this title? A non-profit doesn't do profit? How interesting...