The Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., is exploring the art of the yearly Burning Man event held in Nevada. The show, No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man, opened March 30. The Renwick is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Every August, a temporary city rises from the dust in northwestern Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. As many as 75,000 people gather for the eight-day event called Burning Man. They sculpt, build, perform and invent in many ways while there. Organizers have called Burning Man a crucible of creativity. The attendees are called Burners. Each attendee is equal part observer and actor at Burning Man.

What does crucible mean?
creative challenge
burning elements
outdoor festival
heat resistant container
What is the annual event called?
No Spectators
Burning Man
Bring the Heat
Show of Shows