See Playa-Bound Art Before It Leaves for Black Rock City
Join us for Playa Art Preview 2026, an exclusive, one-night-only experience inside The Reno Generator where you’ll experience large-scale art installations before they journey to the playa.
Meet the artists, explore the work up close, and be part of one of the most exciting nights of the year.
Get Tickets for Playa Art Preview 2026 → Tickets for this year’s event will be released soon.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates. Don’t miss out! This event sells out each year so early purchase is strongly recommended.
Each summer, The Reno Generator becomes a hub for ambitious, large-scale art projects created by local and international artists preparing for Burning Man. Playa Art Preview is your opportunity to step inside that process. Come experience these monumental works up close before they leave for Black Rock City.
This is more than an event—it’s a rare chance to step inside the creative energy that defines our community.
What to expect
Exclusive access to large-scale art before it reaches the playa
Presentations from lead artists about their concepts and creative process
An intimate evening of art, community, music, food, and drinks
Special raffle prizes: Local businesses, Orgs and Artists come together each year to donate exclusive goods, curated packages, and one-of-a-kind experiences, creating a raffle that’s as exciting as the event itself! Don’t miss your chance to win exclusive goods, curated packages, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
A chance to directly support The Reno Generator’s nonprofit mission
Who Should Attend
Art lovers and Burning Man enthusiasts
Supporters of local artists and nonprofits
Anyone looking for a unique, immersive night out
Members of the community who want to experience something truly special
Playa Art Preview is one of The Generator’s largest annual fundraisers. Every ticket purchased directly supports artists, education, and access to tools that empower creativity across Northern Nevada. Your attendance helps keep our community makerspace thriving.
Where it happens
Playa Art Preview takes place at The Reno Generator, a 70,000-square-foot nonprofit makerspace in Sparks, Nevada, where many of the large-scale artworks destined for the playa are designed, built, and brought to life.
Join us at 2450 Oddie Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431 for this one-of-a-kind annual fundraiser supporting art, artists, education, and creative opportunity in Northern Nevada.
Free parking available
Easy access from Reno/Sparks
Indoor event
This is a once-a-year event and one of the most exciting moments at The Generator. Don’t miss your chance to experience it.
Get Tickets for Playa Art Preview 2026 → Tickets for this year’s event will be released soon. Don’t miss out! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates. This event sells out each year so early purchase is strongly recommended.
Learn More About Playa Art Preview
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