MISSION

Who are we?

Teddies is a worldwide network of artists, musicians, creatives and dreamers, whose values are rooted in the Burning Man 10 Principles.  Teddies, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, based in San Francisco.

Mission Statement

Teddies, Inc. is dedicated to cultivating inclusive and collaborative spaces within arts events, aimed at nurturing and supporting creativity, music, and the arts for our local communities. We aim to promote a vibrant and diverse community where individuals are empowered to express themselves freely and contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of our society.

Vision

Our vision is to foster a vibrant community where diverse artistic expressions thrive, supported by inclusive spaces and resources. We aspire to bring grand, awe-inspiring experiences to people in joyful ways, lifting the human spirit, addressing social problems, and inspiring a sense of culture, community, and civic engagement, empowering artists to shape a brighter, more connected future.

Goals

1. Facilitating and supporting the creation of interactive art installations, musical performances, and other artistic expressions.

1. • Art Fund: Establish an art fund within the organization that will be available for non-professional artists to gain financial assistance in realizing their art projects.

   • Supporting Local Art: Giving amateur artists the opportunity, infrastructure and funding to create art projects in order to promote creativity within the local community and at arts events.

   • Incubating Creative Initiatives: Providing infrastructure such as transportation, storage, and access to members with previous experience to incubate smaller art projects and to help them grow and thrive.

   • Showcasing Projects: Providing artists opportunities to showcase their projects at arts events  This includes using the organization’s frontage at Burning Man, which is situated in a location with substantial foot traffic. Additionally, the organization hosts events year-round where these art projects can be prominently showcased.

2. Cultivating an inclusive, welcoming and engaging environment where participants from diverse backgrounds can come together to share and celebrate music, art, and ideas.

3. Promoting the principles of radical inclusion, self-expression, self-reliance, communal effort, and civic responsibility.

4. Encouraging collaboration, creativity, and community building among our members and participants through year-round activities.

5. Advocating for the values of sustainability, accountability, environmental stewardship, and ethics in our projects.