Join ART and FAST for an Effigy and Temple Grant Workshop on December 7th.

As the Effigy and Temple Grants application process kicks off, we invite applicants to join ART and FAST for an online grant workshop on December 7th, from 2 PM to 4 PM EST on Zoom.

Zoom Link to Join

Reminder: Submit your Letter of Intent for Effigy and Temple Applications by December 14th

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? New for SideBurn 2025, we’re implementing a 2-stage application process. This approach is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a grant of $5,500. Our first online info session will take place on December 7th.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 14th.

Submit Effigy EOI Submit Temple EOI

Get Ready: Theme Camp Applications and Grants Open Next Month!

Theme Camps new and old, it’ll soon be time to act on your inspirations and see where they take you. Mark your calendars! Theme Camp Applications and Grant submissions will be open from January 6th to February 17th, 2025.

To help you get ready, check out the SideBurn Theme Camp Application Prep Guide which covers everything you need to know including registration requirements and all the details needed for your Theme Camp application.

Read the Guide

Introducing SideBurn’s 2025 Theme: Chromatic Carnival

Imagine stepping into a world where every corner explodes with colour, a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues that dance across the landscape. Each camp and installation becomes a living canvas, with bold, electric shades splashing across every surface like a giant, immersive festival of light.

From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a playful atmosphere where the energy of creativity and self-expression pulses through the air. By day, sunlight refracts through translucent art pieces, casting rainbows and radiant beams that transform the environment into a shifting chromatic wonderland.

At night, the carnival comes alive in a blaze of neon and LED displays, where lights flicker and glow in chaotic harmony, painting the sky with dynamic hues. Participants are encouraged to become part of the art, using movement, light, and sound to shape the visual experience in real time.

The Chromatic Carnival theme invites every participant to embrace the joy and freedom of self-expression through colour. Whether through glowing installations, interactive sculptures, or wearable art, this vibrant, ever-evolving environment will be a feast for the senses—where the spirit of community and creativity is reflected in a dazzling, ever-changing tapestry of light and colour.

Effigy and Temple Applications: Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? New for SideBurn 2025, we’re implementing a 2-stage application process along with info/Q&A sessions. This approach is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a grant of $5,500.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 14th.

Submit Effigy LOI Submit Temple LOI

New for 2025: The Fire Art Creators Grant

This year, we’re excited to introduce a new grant category: the Fire Art Creator Grant. Stay tuned—details will be announced soon! In the meantime, mark your calendars: the application deadline for all art grants (excluding Effigy and Temple) is January 31st.

Cast Your Vote: SideBurn 2025 Theme Submissions Are In!

What an amazing year for creativity! The FlameOn Board is excited to present the 2025 SideBurn theme submissions, and there’s no shortage of incredible ideas. Now it’s your turn to help shape the magic of SideBurn. Take a moment to review the themes submitted by our community and vote for up to five that capture the spirit you want to see at next year’s event.

Voting closes at midnight on November 5th, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

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