Visual and performance arts are a big part of Playa Del Fuego’s culture.
Whether you’re interested in building one of the large Burning Art pieces like the Pony Effigy or the Temple, leading a class or collaborative project, staging a spectacle, spinning fire, or whatever else you might dream up, we encourage you to share your art with the community!
Art Grants
Each year, 25% of ticket sales goes to Art Grants, funding the creation of new projects as well as the return or upgrade of existing art. The Art Grant Committee considers art in all creative media, especially projects that invite participation, and of course… art that we can burn.
Thinking about applying? See the Art Grant Guidelines.
If you have questions about Art Grants, please email pdf-arts@firepony.org
Art Grant application deadline- Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Art Placement
Even without an art grant, artists can list their art in the Dust app and request placement on the official City Map, both open after Round 1 ticket sales.
Certain art requires pre-approval and placement for reasons of safety and/or City Planning.
2026 Art Placement submission deadline: Friday, April 24th
Art Placement is REQUIRED for:
- Wooden art that is intended to be burned (see Burning Art Guidelines)
- Propane art
- Any other fire art aside from performance with fire props (see Fire, Firewood & Generator Policy for fire spinning)
- Art that involves loud music or other noise (see Sound Policy)
Art Placement is optional for:
- non-fire art
- art that did not receive a grant
Mutant Vehicles
Mutant Vehicles must be pre-approved, inspected onsite, and operated within our safety guidelines. See the Mutant Vehicles page for full application process and safety details.
Additional Art Restrictions
*Note that these guidelines apply to all art at Playa Del Fuego, not just granted projects.
- Ground Fireworks that are legal in the state of Pennsylvania are permitted, but MUST be approved by the Fire Safety Team. No unscheduled fireworks are allowed!
- Anything that consists of an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of people defined in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation will not be permitted.
- We also do not allow art that might be considered “obscene” in areas where it could be viewed by minors.
- Anything deemed an unreasonable safety hazard (fire or otherwise) will not be allowed.
- Due to the potential for damage and general lack of trees within our event space, art cannot be hung from trees. We encourage artists to practice “radical self-suspension” and provide a support structure if your art is designed to be suspended.