Burning Man Spotlight
June 1 - July 31, 2025
Get ready for eight weeks of features on Burning Man projects on Crowdfundr!
From June 1 to July 31, 2025 we’re turning the spotlight onto crowdfunding projects for Burning Man
Art installations
Public art
Interactive art
Arts infrastructure
and everything else that makes Burning Man the best!
Spotlight Benefits
If you crowdfund your project as part of the Burning Man Spotlight, you’ll get these amazing benefits:
- Your campaign will be included in the Burning Man Spotlight section on the Crowdfundr website
- Your campaign will be shared in our organic social media channels (Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, and more)
- Access to Crowdfundr’s Discord, your go-to chat to get help, share ideas, network with creators, and have fun
- Get strategic support and help from the Crowdfundr team to ensure your campaign is setup for success
- Bonus visibility: When you repost Crowdfundr’s posts that will be about you and other Burning Man campaigns, you will be qualified for our paid advertising on Meta
Eligibility
To participate, all you need to do is:
- Register your interest in participating
- Create and launch your campaign on Crowdfundr
- Be a creator, studio, or organization that is raising money for a Burning Man project
The Burning Man Spotlight is a great opportunity to fund your project, introduce your art to more fans, and get extended social media exposure to grow your audience.
FAQ
Participation in the Spotlight is free, right?
Yes it is! Not only is it free to participate, Crowdfundr will be investing in promoting the event to drive more people to discover your work.
What about platform fees?
Crowdfundr is free! We even have a model that will help you cover the payment processing fees. Learn more
Is this good for first time creators or crowdfunders?
Absolutely! No project is too small, and this a great opportunity to get personalized coaching on creating a crowdfunding campaign.
What if I don't have a project right now?
You don’t need a major new work to participate. We believe crowdfunding is a great way to build your audience. Running smaller campaigns in between big projects is a great way to build your audience. Register your interest and we’ll brainstorm a campaign idea with you.
I'm not sure crowdfunding is right for me. How do I know?
Crowdfundr does more than crowdfunding. You can also set up an online store with us and get the same great free pricing. We also offer a Keep-it-All model of crowdfunding that’s great for a pre-order event. Register your interest and we can advise you on whether there might be a good way for you to participate in the Spotlight and grow your audience.
I have an established audience in another platform. Should I switch?
That’s a tough one to answer in an FAQ as every situation is different. Register your interest and we’ll be happy to advise you. Sometimes we’ll be a good option, sometimes we won’t. We’ll help you figure it out.
How does shipping work?
You can chose to charge flat rates, use add-on shipping pricing, or not charge shipping until the campaign is over using a pledge manager or fulfillment company. See our partners for more options.
What if I have more questions?
No problem! Here are some ways to get more answers:
- Register to participate or contact us and we’ll be happy to answer anything.
- Visit the main FAQ page
- Read about our Crowdfundr and Crowdfundr Professional features
- Visit our Help Centre
Why Crowdfundr?
It’s Free!
We offer three pricing plans and let you decide which one works best for your needs. Best of all, with our Optional Tips, we charge you nothing. That’s right, it’s free! Learn more
All-or-Nothing, or Keep-it-All
It’s your choice, not ours. With All-or-Nothing you and your supporters will be working together towards a funding goal - everyone wins or no one does. With Keep-it-All you get paid out over the course of the campaign and make only as many orders as you received.
Receive Funding ASAP
No need to wait until the campaign is over. If your All-or-Nothing campaign hits your goal early, you can choose to deposit funding immediately and get started fulfilling rewards for your supporters sooner.
Get Started Right Away
With Crowdfundr, you can have your crowdfunding campaign up and running in less than an hour. No approval or extra hassle. Just go and enjoy the process!
One of the spotlighted projects from last year
Temple of Together
The 2024 Temple’s innovative design seamlessly blends ancient khaizaran weaving wisdom with cutting-edge technology, creating a space that intends to transcend time and cultures.
The project raised over $158,000, breaking many records including highest participation in crowdfunding and highest volunteer participation in history.
