- 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
- UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth 76109; view a map
- Experience the Burning Man Festival, presented by Shawn and Peggy Gibson
- Above, by Shawn Gibson
Learn about photo opportunities at the annual desert gathering with camera club members Shawn and Peggy Gibson.
The festival is held each August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. The festival is described as an event where art meets community meets cultural chaos.
The festival was founded in 1986 when a group of people burned a wooden man on a San Francisco beach. The festival now attracts more than 70,000 people.
The 2026 festival will be Aug. 30 to Sept. 7.
- Learn more about the Burning Man Project.
- Learn more about travel and logistics for Burning Man.
Shawn and Peggy will share information about their experiences and how they captured compelling images.
Both Peggy and Shawn are longtime club members who have previously served on the board of directors. Shawn is a 2026 board and Competition Committee member. Their photos regularly wins ribbons in monthly competition.
Join Us!
We hope you will attend and enjoy our programs and activities, and will join the club to participate in monthly competition. Competition is open only to members who have paid current year dues.