Burning Man LIVE Art is the How - From BRC to Public Policy
He brought theme camps and art installations to Black Rock City, and yes, he DJed!
Now he brings the spirit of kindness and collaboration (and Do-ocracy) into creating public policy.
He co-founded a Burning Man Regional nonprofit.
He directed a cultural arts center.
He collaborated on cultural policy for racial equity, social justice, and creative sustainability.
He ran the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.
He now creates affordable housing through community development projects.
He says that nonprofit and public sector work is open source, “so take it, learn from it, use it, adaptively reuse it.”
Hear Andie Grace ask him how we can make it work where we live.
“When you go to the playa and you're in this decommodified environment, all you have is how you show up... I've learned how to approach community-building through collaboration and kindness, and a real spirit of genuine curiosity. As long as you stay curious, a lot can be possible.”