<div><strong>Help Us Bring PATCHES to Burning Man 2025!</strong>
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<div><strong>Imagine a little house, nestled out in the vast, open playa, that looks like it’s been lovingly pieced together from all sorts of salvaged treasures. A whimsical, wonky structure with a sign that proudly spells out her name—“Patches.”</strong>
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<div>This is a project that’s more than just a structure; it’s a living, breathing story about resourcefulness, creativity, and the beauty of transformation. We invite you to be part of bringing this unique art installation to life at Burning Man 2025!
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<div><strong>What (or who) is PATCHES?</strong>
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<div>Out in the heart of the playa, there’s a house like no other. Made from up-cycled materials, PATCHES is a funky, post-apocalyptic salvager’s dream home. Built entirely from “patchwork” materials, this little house stands as a testament to creativity and sustainability.
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<div>Inside, you'll meet Patches, a quirky, spirited being with their trusty sewing machine, ready to patch up anything you need, whether it’d be a hole in your pocket, a pop in your tire, or even a sweet tooth with a handful of sour patches! The interactive elements inside, like a vintage telephone with a secret on the other end and a cabinet full of all kinds of patches, encourage visitors to step inside, explore, and have a laugh.
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<div>And the yard? Charming. Picture a patch of grass with a lawn chair, perfect for stargazing. Or pumpkin and cabbage patches to add some whimsical flair to the landscape. It's a playful and immersive experience—one where visitors are invited to unwind, explore, and even leave their own “patch” behind as part of this collaborative art piece.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help:</strong>
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<div>Bringing PATCHES to life and to the Black Rock Desert is no small feat! We need your support to make this dream a reality. Your contribution will help us do the following:
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<li><strong>Building the House:</strong> Constructing PATCHES from up-cycled materials and ensuring it's safe, functional, and visually stunning.
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<li><strong>Creating the Interactive Elements:</strong> From the hand-cranked sewing machine to the telephone, every detail matters in making this a truly interactive and immersive experience.
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<li><strong>Bring the Magic to Life:</strong> Our team will spend countless hours setting up, assembling, transporting, and ensuring that PATCHES is fully operational safe and ready to surprise, delight, and engage the community.
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<div><strong>What Your Donation Will Fund:</strong>
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<li><strong>Materials for construction</strong>, including salvaged wood, windows, doors, fabric, and other up-cycled elements to create the house and its interactive features.
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<li><strong>Tools and equipment</strong> to build the structure, add sound, lighting and patch the whole thing together. And of course the vintage sewing machine!
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<li><strong>Props and decorations</strong> for the interior and yard, including pumpkins, cabbage, and other whimsical touches.
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<li><strong>Transportation and setup costs</strong> to get PATCHES safely to the playa and fully set up for the event.
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<li><strong>Sustainability efforts</strong> to ensure we up-cycle at least 80% of the materials and work with the environment in mind.
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<li><strong>ARTISTS!</strong> You’ll be directly supporting creative visual artists in their never ending pursuit of creating large sculptures for the public.
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<div><strong>Why PATCHES?</strong>
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<div>At its heart, PATCHES is about embracing the beauty of imperfection and the art of reimagining what’s possible with what’s been discarded. It’s a space for people to interact with the joy of creativity, community, and play. At Burning Man, where art and self-expression flourish, PATCHES will be a place of wonder, laughter, and connection where people can truly feel part of something bigger.
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<div>By supporting PATCHES, you’re not just helping build a house; you’re helping create a space where people can slow down, laugh at the puns, engage in the experience, and maybe even leave a little piece of their own creativity behind.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help:</strong>
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<li><strong>Donate:</strong> No contribution is too small! Every dollar brings us closer to making PATCHES a reality. Make a tiered donation and we’ll send you some swag as a thank you!
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<li><strong>Share:</strong> Help us spread the word by sharing this campaign with your friends, family, and networks. The more people who know about PATCHES, the more magic we can create!
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<li><strong>Come Visit:</strong> If you’re going to Burning Man 2025, make sure to stop by and say hello to Patches! We can’t wait to meet you in person.
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<div>After the event, Patches will be sent to the Joshua Tree area in California to serve as a tiny house for a person in need.
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<div><strong>Thank You!</strong>
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<div>Your support means the world to us. With your help, PATCHES will be more than just a house—it will be a symbol of creativity, community, and the power of transformation. Join us in bringing this one-of-a-kind art installation to life at Burning Man 2025!
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<div>Together, we can make PATCHES the quirky, playful, and interactive space it was always meant to be. Let’s build something amazing together.
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<div>Thank you for being part of our journey!
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<div><strong>P.S. </strong>Keep an eye out for updates as we progress—we’ll be sharing photos, behind-the-scenes looks, and fun sneak peeks as we bring PATCHES to life.
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