The Grandest of Masquerades: Lakes of Fire Unmasks a Forever Home in 2026 Ladies, gentlemen, and those who identify as either, both, or neither: Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Board of Directors is thrilled to announce a major milestone in the history of Lakes of Fire! We bought land! As in: Our land. Permanent land. Dream-building, future-shaping, art-enabling land. On February…
Code of Conduct Q & A Join the Code of Conduct Committee for a question-and-answer session on February 10 at 9 p.m EST. Get to know the process the committee uses, learn about what they handle, and ask your questions on Zoom. Registration for the event is required. There are only 100 seats available due to technology constraints. Board of…
Topics: Temple Submissions Open| Logo Submissions Open| Facebook Decision Pause| 2025 Financial Reports Are In| Farewell to TikTok | Changes to Volunteeripate URL Reminders: Public Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 pm EST please email board@lakesoffire.org if you have issues with the meeting link Temple Submissions: Close March 15, 2026 at 11:59 CST Logo Submissions: Close Feb 28,…
The Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Inc. Board of Directors has been working intentionally to ensure the long-term sustainability of Lakes of Fire. Since its inception in 2009, the event has grown from 546 participants to more than 2,400 in 2025, alongside increased art grants, infrastructure needs, and community impact. With that growth comes a responsibility to plan carefully for the…
TOPICS: PNinja Panthers Needed | Art Grants Open Dec 16 | Changes to the Facebook Group Reminders Lost and found – If you see something in these photos of things left at Lakes that is yours, email cuddlefish@lakesoffire.org with which item is yours in which picture and your mailing address. Items are mailed out as often as I can, shipping…
Reminders Lost and found – If you see something in these photos of things left at Lakes that is yours, email cuddlefish@lakesoffire.org with which item is yours in which picture and your mailing address. Items are mailed out once a week, shipping charges apply. Event Survey – Every response is read, considered, and appreciated. Your voice matters! Next year is…
Thank You Volunteers! A massive THANK YOU to every single volunteer who fueled the fire and kept the weird alive at Lakes of Fire! From building mind-blowing art and wrangling logistics, to keeping things safe, lit, and running on time (or at least on fire), your sweat, smarts, and spirit made this wild experiment not just possible, but extraordinary. Your…
It is with broken hearts that Great Lakes Experimental Arts confirms the death of a Lakes of Fire participant. Our condolences, and condolences on behalf of the entire Lakes of Fire community, go out to the family and friends impacted by this loss. Early Sunday, July 20, 2025, Lakes of Fire’s emergency services department responded to a report of a…
Reminders Past Board Meeting Minutes can be found in this folder. The Finance team is still looking to fill the Keeper role. Reach out to the finance@lakesoffire.org for more information. Parking Registration Permit-All vehicles that plan on parking on site need to have this filled out either prior to arriving or will need to fill it out at gate Accessibility Vehicle Permit– July…
Reminders Public Board Meeting-June 3 , 2025 at 8pm EST : zoom Past Board Meeting Minutes can be found in this folder. The Finance team is still looking to fill the Keeper role. Reach out to the finance@lakesoffire.org for more information. Parking Registration Permit-All vehicles that plan on parking on site need to have this filled out either prior to arriving…