Seeking new board members starting winter 2024!
Support the success of Burning Man culture throughout Portland & the Pacific Northwest.
Seeking new board members starting winter 2024!
Applications close on Sunday, October 20th, at 11:59pm PT.
Apply today @ https://www.precipitationnw.org/board-member-participation.
Our volunteer Board of Directors oversees the 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the teams creating Oregon's official Burning Man Regional & Decompression events (SOAK & Burnout) and more. The board works to bring the 10 Principles to our greater community through opportunities for participatory art, civic engagement, and leadership development.
We have fun doing it all, too!
Questions? Email recruitment@precipitationnw.org.
SOAK*2025 Theme Submissions
Electric Ocean, Summer Camp, Hive Mind, Parallel Multiverse, SCIENCE!, Choose Your Own Adventure… these were some of the amazing themes that shaped the shared experience of past SOAKs.
Help us kickstart the 2025 theme selection process by submitting your ideas in the form below, and take part in the extravagant and exuberantly bureaucratic process of choosing the SOAK theme! Act quick as the form is only open for a few weeks! Also watch for an email in mid-October where you can vote on the final theme selection!
Vote here! Submissions close at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 29th, 2024.
Announcing Burnout 2024
The Burnout Production team and Precipitation Northwest are thrilled to announce:
Burnout 2024: Radical Infusion! Portland's official Burning Man Decompression.
Radical Infusion is all about blending the vibrant energy of Burning Man with the essence of our daily lives, creating a spectacular fusion of art, music, and community. It’s an invitation to infuse your passion, imagination, and transformative spirit into every aspect of the event and as well as your everyday life.
Date: September 28th, 2024
Time: 2pm-6am
2pm - 9pm: Free, all ages, and open to the public.
9pm - 6am: 21+ ticketed portion with alcohol sales.
Location: The Epicenter, A Burner owned and operated arts, events, and maker space!
6781 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218
What to Expect:
Stunning Art Installations: Enjoy the elaborate showcase of the local Burner communities talented artists.
Family Friendly Activities: The daytime portion of the event (2pm-9pm) is free and all ages. It is our intention to entice theme camps and art projects to bring their offerings for all ages for our community to engage with.
Electrifying Performances: 14+ hours of live music and DJ’s across 2 stages including a fire circle featuring some of Portland’s finest!
Community Connections: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones in a space that celebrates the unique contributions of each individual.
This is our time to shine and infuse the Portland community with all the amazing things that bring Burners together and we couldn't do it without You!
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1309703633326216/
Ready to get involved?
Sign up to volunteer! This is an entirely volunteer run event, and volunteering for 4 hours earns you a ticket to the event!
Bring your art!
Art placement form is open until 9/21 but those applying for Artist Provisions must submit information by 9/7 and it is first come first served.
Bring your theme camp!
Theme camp placement form is open until 9/21.
Bring your fire!
Register as a fire performer, form open until 9/21.
Play some Music!
Register your band/DJ/music project, form open until 9/21.
Buy your tickets here!
Tickets are available NOW!
More info to come. Reach out to producers@burnoutpdx.com with any questions.
TOWN HALL RECORDING AND SLIDES!!!
I know all caps and 3 exclamation marks but struggled getting the tech together to make this happen, so i’m happy just to be finally writing this post!
Here is the link for the recording. Jump to 42:00 to get to start. Wheeee!!
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/wQv3EIdZpst7lvAAlXnOYD0g4BchnyUIs1srRXlnK0e2Z_WAEOn_6u2oUiLp9UU0.C2gVXHukAz2T67Ku
Here is the link to the slide deck:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19HUBOV5IhgEk90RXjsuCvjhfRaAQClBAX3u0MxlEDwY/edit?usp=sharing
Portland Town Hall Feb 18th
Welcome all to Burning Man Portland Town Hall! We are finally returning to an in-person format.
There will also be a livestream webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86176117241?pwd=N3D7bggFN1njrmNIp6bHcWL6NDkP94.1#success
Passcode: 739899
Health information:
Masks are strongly recommended but not required. We believe in civic responsibility - If you are feeling sick, please join us virtually.
In Person at Taborspace. 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
*Kid friendly
*Parking on SE 54th Ave.
*Bus line: #15, stop ID 446
Plan to attend if you'd like to...
* Know the latest news from Black Rock City
* Get the deets on tickets for SOAK* 2024
* Brainstorm on ways to connect with fellow Burners for community service & fun
* Meet the SOAK Leadership Team & Precipitation Northwest Board
* Learn about the financials for SOAK & Precipitation Northwest
* And more (email us with your ideas)?!
1:00 - 1:30 Social Time and Setup
1:30 - 2:15 SOAK*2024
2:20 - 2:35 BurnOut
2:40 - 2:55 Safety NW
3:00 - 3:10 Stretch break
3:15 - 3:35 Art Provisioning
3:40 - 4:10 Precipitation NW
4:15 - 4:35 Portland Regional Contacts
4:40 - 5:15 Breakout Sessions
5:30 - 6:00 Cleanup! Leave No Trace
Breakout Sessions are available! Burning Man Theme Camps, (Art) Projects, especially those who have not been represented at SOAK or our other events in the past can have a breakout space to share how to get involved with their project; or how to develop a larger scale project.
Please email us if you'd like to host a breakout session or if you require any accommodations to attend/participate in this event: portland@burningman.org
2024 Board Member Update
Big news! Today, we’re pleased to warmly welcome four fabulous additions to the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors:
Beverly Drottar (Dr Bev)
Chris Schneider (Starfish)
Caitlin May (Breach)
Lauren Novotny (Bunny)
These accomplished individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to furthering Precipitation Northwest’s mission to foster opportunities for participatory art, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Read their bios and learn more about them here.
We also wanted to pay tribute to our departing board members for their service:
Kristin Stankiewicz (2020 - 2023)
Dina Moy (2021 - 2023)
Patrice Mackey (Chef Juke) (2022 - 2023)
Abigail Alder (2023)
Thank you to all of these board members for the hard work they’ve done in supporting the local Burner community and revitalizing SOAK after a two year pandemic hiatus.
For 2024, officer positions will be held as follows:
President, Frank Broyles (Pope Tart)
Vice President, Liz Pittinos
Secretary, Krista Basis
Treasurer, Suzanne Mehta
Senior Adviser/President Emeritus, Michelle David (Star69)
Meet our newest boardies at the 2024 Portland Burning Man Town Hall on Sunday, February 18! Find more details about that event here.
Seeking a SOAK*2024 Producer
Precipitation Northwest is seeking one new producer for SOAK*2024!
As a SOAK producer, you will help to create the Pacific Northwest’s largest regional Burning Man event, SOAK.
Interviews begin in November, so apply today! Read the position description, and find the link to apply here.
Questions? Reach out to recruitment@precipitationnw.org.
Header photo by Aaron Garmon.
Join the PNW Board of Directors
Would you like to support Burning Man culture in the Portland region all year long?
Precipitation Northwest is currently accepting applications for the Board of Directors. This all-volunteer Board of Directors ensures the fulfillment of the Precipitation Northwest (PNW) mission statement while providing leadership, oversight, and strategic governance to the organization… and we have fun doing it, too!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately, with new applicants joining in October. All interviews will be scheduled to accommodate any plans candidates may have to attend Burning Man.
Interested in volunteering in a leadership role with SOAK?
Producer and Lead applications will go out this fall!
Apply to join the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors here.
SOAK*2022 photo by Whit Gurley.