City of Burien installs ornamental Art along First Avenue South

The City of Burien announced Wednesday (May 8) that it has installed a series of ornamental art pieces on light poles along First Avenue South. The different-colored art pieces depict a series of hubcaps,... [Read more]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival seeking Artists

Our friends at the Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival are looking for artists and community groups to create lantern installations for the 2013 event, to be held at Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, September... [Read more]

REMINDER: Highline School District ‘Art Walk’ is this Thursday, May 9

The second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be this Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. “Celebrate Art Education Month and wander Downtown Burien from 4th to 10th Ave SW on SW... [Read more]

Second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be Thursday, May 9

Celebrate Art Education Month and wander downtown Burien between 4th Ave SW and 10th Ave SW on SW 152nd Street to find art from talented middle and high school students at the second annual Highline School... [Read more]

Arts opps available in ‘unconventional spaces’ at Burien Town Square

Art from Don Liljar has been on display in a window at Burien Town Square since January. There are a couple of arts opportunities in some “unconventional spaces” in the Burien Town Square building,... [Read more]

Ever feel like you’re being watched in Seahurst Park? You are – by a Tree!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to Crystal D. German for the news tip for this story!] Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you’ve ever felt like you’re being watched while walking through Burien’s... [Read more]

Burien Arts Association bringing world class Face Painters to B-Town

Our friends at the Burien Arts Association want our Readers to know that they’re bringing world class face painters to Burien!   “We are offering four scholarships to high school kids in our... [Read more]

Moshier Art Center’s annual Spring Pottery Sale will be Saturday, May 4

The Moshier Spring Pottery Sale will be Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Art Center, located at 430 S. 156thStreet. “Twice a year the potters at the Moshier Community Art... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Crimson Park Design Selling Furniture Made from Local Trees

On January 20, 2012. a major wind and ice storm swept the Northwest and downed a large number of trees, power lines, etc. A few of the trees gave way to the weight of ice and force of wind here in Burien. New... [Read more]

Artists United Presenting Three Exhibits at Burien Community Center

Artists United will be presenting a series of three exhibits at the Burien Community Center from April 5th through July 5th, 2013, featuring work from numerous local artists…

Art Car Artist Kelly Lyles’ Work at Burien Community Center Through May 31

West Seattle Car Artist Kelly Lyles will have her work – both drawings and paintings – on display at the Burien Community Center through May 31st. Lyles is famous for her fabulous art cars “Leopard... [Read more]

Burien City Council Appoints Four to Arts Commission

At Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting, four residents were appointed to the Arts Commission. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Lucy Krakowiak, seconded by Councilmember Joan McGilton, and... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society Quilt Exhibit Opens at Community Center Today

Marie O’Kelley, Carla Stehr, Linda Johanson and Sonia gather around one of O’Kelley’s quilts, which is now on exhibit at the Burien Community Center. Click image to see larger version. The Highline... [Read more]

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley Showing Photos at John Knox Church

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley will be showing his photos at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Normandy Park during the months of March and April, with an Artist’s Reception set for Saturday, April... [Read more]

Burien Artist Christine Kennedy Wins Contest with ‘Kayaking Seahurst’ Painting

Christine Kennedy, a local Burien resident, is both a weekly and monthly winner of Daniel Smith’s 11th Annual National Art Contest with her painting, “Kayaking Seahurst” (click image to see larger... [Read more]

Normandy Park Artist Roxanne Fawcett at Georgetown ‘Art Attack’ Saturday

Normandy Park Artist Roxanne Fawcett will be the featured artist at The Roving Gallery in Georgetown for the March ‘Art Attack’ this Saturday, March 9, from 6 – 9 p.m. Roxanne has been... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society to Present Quilt Art Exhibit March 18–29

The Highline Historical Society announced that it will be showcasing the work of four outstanding Highline-area quilt artists from March 18 – 29 at the Burien Community Center. “A Sense of Place: In... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre Auditioning for Upcoming Playwrights Festival

Burien Little Theatre announced that it will be holding auditions for its upcoming 2013 Bill & Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival of four brand spanking new plays on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12 and... [Read more]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Sound Transit Seeking Artists for ‘STart’ Public Art

Sound Transit is seeking to compile a roster of pre-qualified Artists for its ‘STart’ program, which includes public art projects throughout the agency’s three-county service area in... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Kids Art Contest Winners

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) has selected three artworks to celebrate Earth Day and keeping the earth healthy through environmental stewardship…

See Artist Richard Jahn’s Paintings at Burien Community Center through March

The City of Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will be presenting the works of artist Richard Jahn at the Burien Community Center through the end of March. Mr. Jahn writes: Most of my paintings... [Read more]

Unique Works from Artist Don Liljar Now on Display at Burien Town Square

Don Liljar was an artist who lived in Burien for at least 40 years, creating his art most recently in a modest home on SW 158th at 14th Ave SW. “Some may remember seeing a large wheeled contraption... [Read more]

Local Artist Denise Chandler Smith to be Featured at Roving Gallery Saturday

Local Artist Denise Chandler Smith will be featured at The Roving Gallery (5826 Airport Way South #250; map below) this Saturday (Jan. 12) during the Georgetown Art Attack. “The fun begins... [Read more]

Burien’s Annual ‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser is Coming Friday, Jan. 25

Burien’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser is coming to the Burien Community Center on Friday, Jan. 25, with two servings – lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. – 8... [Read more]