Press Received

BRAF in the Press

Ongoing Press: Tom LaPorte's Shoebox Journalism Project
Chicago-area radio personality Tom LaPorte discusses interesting BRAF or Burning Man related art news.
Each Tuesday, a new audio file is posted.

Detroit Dream Project torched but still standing!
PRESS LINK: current.com, Danielle Kaltz

June 28, 2008 - Creator of Detroit Dream on the radio
Interview with David Best, creator of the Detroit Dream project, on Viking Youth Power Hour (mp3).
PRESS LINK: www.thefeedlot.org

Blight Busters celebrates 20th anniversary.
PRESS LINK: www.myfoxdetroit.com

Finding new temples and cosmic lights.
PRESS LINK: readthespirit.com, David Crumb

Teen Blight Busters help revitalize local Detroit neighborhood (watch video inset).
PRESS LINK: www.wxyz.com, Bill Spencer

Building for Detroit Dream Project in honor of Motor City Blight Busters 20th anniversary.
PRESS LINK: alliedmediaconference.org

Detroit Dream Project to erect sculpture in Old Redford District.
PRESS LINK: modeldmedia.com, Kelli B. Kavanaugh

David Best and the Detroit Dream Project.. Temple to the American Dream.
PRESS LINK: artipedia.com, Danielle Kaltz

David Best and the Detroit Dream Project.. Temple to the American Dream.
PRESS LINK: theblackrockbeacon.tribe.net, Danielle Kaltz

BRAF plans to bring Homouroboros to San Jose
PRESS LINK: blogs.mercurynews.com

Detroit Dream Project build photo gallery.
PRESS LINK: flikr.com, Taymar

Detroit Dream Project dedication photo gallery.
PRESS LINK: flikr.com, Taymar

Detroit Dream Project MySpace page.
PRESS LINK: myspace.com

From Burning Man to the dock of the Bay.
PRESS LINK: content.zdnet.com

2007 - The Dreamer
What's great about SF city living - including giant purple heads.
PRESS LINK: SFBG.com, Steven Jones

Desert Dreamer, Burning Man's 2005 Psyche Theme and Dreamshare Camp comes alive.
PRESS LINK: stevemobia.com, Steve Mobia

Photo gallery of The Dreamer in Golden Gate Park.
PRESS LINK: pbase.com, Margaret Lew

Tourist guide and map for Dreamer installation in Golden Gate Park.
PRESS LINK: NotforTourists.com, Steven Fields

September 2, 2007 - Homouroboros
Homouroboros debutes at 2007 Burning Man
PRESS LINK: blog.wired.com, Brian Doherty

August 31, 2007- The Dreamer
Photo of The Dreamer by Pepe Ozan in Golden Gate Park
PRESS LINK: flikr.com, Kumasawa

August 31, 2007 - The Dreamer
Blogger notes when The Dreamer loses his ears.
PRESS LINK: SFlocos.com, Dave Golden

August 14, 2007 - The Passage
Photo of The Passage and Bay Bridge.
PRESS LINK: flickr.com, Steve W. Lee

August 04, 2007 - The Dreamer
Dreaming the summer away in Golden Gate Park.
PRESS LINK: SFGate.com, Lea Suzuki

Bringing Burning Man to the big city—and lighting a fire under SF’s art world.
PRESS LINK: 7x7 Magazine, Dorka Keehn

 
May 6, 2007 - The Dreamer
Invocation - Pepe Ozan. Ozan reveals how Burning Man has affected him as an artist.
PRESS LINK: gatelessgate.wordpress.com

March 22, 2007 - Panhandle Bandshell Project
Finch Mob receives BRAF funding and neighborhood support.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle, Leah Garchik column

2006 - The Passage
BRAF installation marks opening of Pier 14.
PRESS LINK: sanfrancisco.about.com, Ingrid Taylor

December 2, 2006 - The Passage
Meet your new Pier! Pier 14 opens on the Embarcadero.
PRESS LINK: thebarbarycoastnews.com

November 12, 2006 - Burning Man Spreads its Flames
Burning Man aesthetic reaches beyond the event.
PRESS LINK: New York Times, Sunday Style section

September 5, 2006 -The Passage
'Passage' of the Bong?
PRESS LINK: yelp.com, Alyssa W.

July 18, 2006 - Mayors Newsom and Daly at Passage
BRAF-sponsored art beautifies the Ferry Building area.
PRESS LINK: SF Examiner

June 27, 2006 - Pier Review: Passage at Pier 14
Passage comes to the SF Embarcadero.
PRESS LINK: SF Bay Guardian

June 25, 2006 - Envisioning Southern Waterfront's Potential
Monicacos artist contributes to SF Bay beautification.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle

June 27, 2006 - The Passage
Pier review; Burning Man art and a sense of awakening at the Embarcadero.
PRESS LINK: SFBG.com, Sarah Phelan

June 21, 2006 - The Honeymooners
Passage's principle artists are newlyweds.
PRESS LINK: SF Weekly, Sucka Free City Column

June 17, 2006 - The Passage
Photos of 'Passage' dedication and opening.
PRESS LINK: laughingsquid.com, Scott Beale

June 15, 2006 - The Passage
Grand Opening of Pier 14  Public Pier and dedication to former Mayor Art Agnos.
PRESS LINK: sfport.com

June 14, 2006 - The Passage
'Passage' Dedication and Opening.
PRESS LINK: laughingsquid.com, Scott Beale

June 13, 2006 - The Passage
Photo of 'Passage' at 2005 Burning Man.
PRESS LINK: orangegirl.com

May 26, 2006 - The Passage
BRAF Press Release: 'Passage' at Pier 14 on the Embarcadero.
PRESS LINK: BlackRockArts.org, Leslie Pritchett

May 19, 2006 - Fire Fest in Frisco: When it's OK to Play with Fire
Coverage of Fire Arts Festival, BRAF participation.
PRESS LINK: CNET News

May 17 2006 - Burning Man News
Passage results from partnership between SF Arts Commission and BRAF.
PRESS LINK: SF Bay Guardian

March 16, 2006 - The Passage
BRAF making way for 'Passage'.
PRESS LINK: blackrockarts.blogspot.com

February 22, 2006 - From Here to Katrina
Burners Without Borders effort in Hurricane Katrina cleanup.
PRESS LINK: SF Bay Guardian, cover story

August 21, 2005 - The Dreamer
Burner survival - Taking the right stuff is an art and a science.
PRESS LINK: SFGate.com, Meredith May

August 1, 2005 - The Greening of Hayes Valley
Community art carnival at Temple site sponsored by BRAF.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle

June 17, 2005 - Temple Towers Over New Park
David Best installation ushers in renaissance of temporary public art.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle

June Issue, 2005 -  A Temporary Temple Grows in Hayes Valley
David Best plays role in interaction between the arts community, Black Rock and the mayor's office.
PRESS LINK: San Francisco Arts Monthly

May 29, 2005 - Spreading the Flames: Burning Man at 20
Art spreads beyond the event via David Best's sculptures in Bay Area.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle

February 2, 2005 - Burning Man Artist's Project Extinguished in San Rafael
BRAF-sponsored art is ordered for dismantle.
PRESS LINK: SF Chronicle

Press Contact:
Tomas McCabe
Interim Managing Director
tomas@blackrockarts.org
415.626.1248