Playa Academy aimed to be a different kind of ‘burn’
Event leans into art-making and playa learning
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New LED wall to light up downtown Sacramento
Infinitely generated light patterns will help illuminate downtown Sacramento thanks to the temporary installation of the “Penrose Tile LED Wall” at 8th and K
Teachers sought for Playa Academy
Sacramento Valley Spark is now actively recruiting knowledge-sharers for our burner education campout known as Playa Academy. It’s set for April 21-23 at Jovia Farms near Dixon, Ca. We’re looking Read more about Teachers sought for Playa Academy[…]
SVS Community Participating in Sacramento Mardi Gras Parade
More than 600 participants, including mutant vehicles, marching bands and arts groups, will bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to Sacramento during the Feb. 26 City of Trees Parade. The Read more about SVS Community Participating in Sacramento Mardi Gras Parade[…]
SVS exploring Spring drive-thru
The drive-thru format provides a safe environment as pandemic conditions improve.
‘Summer Spark’ becomes drive-thru art experience
Ticket Sales/Information Summer Spark “drive-thru” provides a unique in-car art experience allowing guests to drive through a multi-sensory experience inspired by the annual counter-cultural event Burning Man. Set at Rancho Read more about ‘Summer Spark’ becomes drive-thru art experience[…]
Playa Academy Returns In May – Call For Artists & Presenters
Last year’s inaugural Playa Academy will return for 2020! The popular camping event on a private property in Dixon, California, expects to double attendance and bring more great classes and Read more about Playa Academy Returns In May – Call For Artists & Presenters[…]
Burners Without Borders Grant Will Allow SVS To Execute “Moop Your City” in 2020
SVS was recently awarded with a Burners Without Borders grant for a proposal put together to encourage the principles Leave No Trace, Participation, Civic Responsibility, Communal Effort and Gifting. The Read more about Burners Without Borders Grant Will Allow SVS To Execute “Moop Your City” in 2020[…]
Playa Academy – May 10-12, 2019
A wonderful lineup of artists and craftspeople are ready to share with the community in the first-ever Playa Academy Camp Out held May 10-12th in Dixon, CA. From poi to Read more about Playa Academy – May 10-12, 2019[…]
Tara Gibson-Johnson Says Hello As New Volunteer Coordinator
Hello burner family, volunteers, and friends! It is with great honor and pure joy to announce my return as Volunteer Coordinator (VC) for Sacramento Valley Spark (SVS). My decision to Read more about Tara Gibson-Johnson Says Hello As New Volunteer Coordinator[…]