🎪 Theme Camp Applications Now Open!
Are you ready to create a theme camp that adds creativity, energy, and immersive experiences to Sideburn? Applications are now open, and theme grants are here to help support your camp in building out your space and enhancing your contributions to the event.
Applications close February 6th, 2026.
🎨 Art Grant Opportunities for Creators
Whether you’re bringing a new idea to life, enhancing an existing project, or exploring something playful and whimsical, there are grants to support your creative vision.
Available Grants:
- Fire Art Creators Grant: Up to $1500 to craft flame-inspired art.
- Creators Grant: Up to $1,500 to bring new artwork to life.
- Legacy Grant: Up to $700 for existing artwork improvements.
- Micro Grant: Up to $150 for small whimsical, playful creative projects.
Art grant applications close January 24th, 2026.
💚 SideBurn 2026 Equity Program: Making participation accessible for all
Need support to attend SideBurn this year? Our Equity Program offers two streams of support for ticketing and participation, and we’re now accepting applications!
- Reduced cost: 75% discount for those facing financial hardship
- Equity Assist: Guaranteed second ticket for a caregiver assisting with activities of daily living
For more information on equity ticketing and accessibility at SideBurn visit our website. Applications close May 1st, 2026.
📣 Call for Volunteers for SideBurn 2026
Be a maker of magic. These volunteer roles offer you the chance to contribute to SideBurn 2026, and as a token of appreciation, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a directed ticket. We’re currently looking to fill the following volunteer positions:
Art Grant Review Committee Members
We’re looking for volunteers to join the 2026 Art Grant Review Committee! Responsibilities include a virtual meeting in late January to review the grant process, followed by independent blind reviews of applications. Committee members will then participate in virtual meetings in February to determine the grant awards.
🎟️ Looking Ahead to Ticketing
A special edition newsletter all about ticketing will land in your inbox in the first week of March, with key details to help you prepare for ticket sales, including the opening of General Sale ticket registration on March 6 and ticket purchasing on March 11, 2026.
