The City of Burien has issued a call for artists for its 2027 Burien Gallery Program:
About the Exhibition Program
The City of Burien welcomes artists residing in Washington State to apply to exhibit their work in one of three spaces located in Burien, including the Burien Community Center (BCC), The Maverick Apartments, or Merrill Garden Senior Living.
There is a $250 artist stipend for The Maverick and Merrill Garden, and a $50 artist stipend for BCC.
Burien Community Center Lobby Wall—2D Only
- 14700 6th Ave SW
- Lobby wall is 14’ wide x 8’ tall
- Hanging materials provided
- Two-month exhibit
Maverick Apartments Window – 2D or 3D
- 150th and 6th Ave SW
- 336 square feet window with glass on two sides
- This space is great for installations and large artwork
- Artist to provide hanging materials/pedestals, etc.
- Four-month exhibit
Merrill Gardens Senior Living Windows – 2D or 3D
- 4th and 150th SW
- Artist to provide hanging materials/pedestals, etc.
- Four-month exhibit
Nine windows:
- 5 windows: 3’ deep x 9’wide x 7’ tall
- 2 windows: 3’ deep x 9’ wide x 9’ tall
- 1 window: 3’ deep x 8’ wide x 10’ tall
- 1 window: 3’ deep x 9’ wide x 11’ tall
To Apply
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025.
- Please fully complete the application form.
- Works will be juried, and you will be notified by mid-October 2025.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- We encourage artists to look at exhibit spaces before applying.
- Email alisas@burienwa.gov with any questions.
Other Details
- Call is open to artists residing in Washington State.
- Insurance coverage not provided for the artwork in Gallery Program.
- Transportation, install, and removal of artworks is responsibility of artist.
- Wall tags and local Burien promotion will be provided.
- Artists are responsible for promotional efforts outside of the Burien area.
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Feature image: Artwork by Alexis Ortiz-Duarte
