Para Los Niños de Highline will launch a new public art initiative on Thursday, Aug. 27 that will turn the exterior panels of its Burien building into an outdoor art gallery, the organization announced this week.
The project will feature work by seven local artists and is intended to create a space for art appreciation and stronger community connections.
The murals will reflect the identity, culture and diversity of Burien while bringing new life to the building. The project is supported by 4Culture Public Free Access 2026.
New Mural by Carlos Martínez
As part of the initiative, a new mural by Carlos Martínez will be unveiled at the Para Los Niños de Highline Aug. 27 event in collaboration with the City of Burien and Urban ArtWorks as part of a public art and tourism program.
Martínez is a Seattle-based artist whose work explores identity, community and human connection through murals and contemporary painting.
His art has been featured in museums, cultural centers and public collections, with a focus on creating inclusive spaces that celebrate Latino and Chicano communities, according to the organization.
Other Participating Artists:
- Thania Guerra: A Honduran American artist, graphic designer and illustrator whose work uses storytelling to explore identity, culture, healing and joy, with themes of music, spirituality, ancestry, connection and communities of color.
- René Julio Díaz: A Mexico City-born artist who studied visual arts at UNAM and wood painting with artist Pedro Ascencio. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1999, he has created murals, participated in exhibitions and collaborated with community arts organizations throughout the Seattle-Tacoma area.
- Allina Hakim: An artist with more than 22 years of experience creating acrylic and mixed-media works inspired by Mexican and Lebanese heritage, known for vibrant colors, textures and intricate patterns.
- José Orantes: A Guatemalan artist who has lived in the Seattle area for more than 40 years. His work blends primitivism and surrealism through bold lines, vivid colors and imaginative perspectives.
- Blanca Santander: A Peruvian American artist with a fine arts degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Based in Seattle since 1996, her work as an artist and artivist focuses on social and environmental justice.
- Fulgencio Lazo: An artist from Oaxaca, Mexico, trained in printmaking at the University of Benito Juárez of Oaxaca. Since moving to Seattle in 1990, he has developed a binational artistic career connecting the cultures and communities of Oaxaca and Seattle.
The project adds to public art efforts in Burien and South King County, where community organizations, local artists and civic partners continue using murals and public spaces to highlight cultural identity and neighborhood connection.
Opening Reception is Thursday, Aug. 27
An opening reception is set for Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5–8 p.m. at Para Los Niños de Highline, located at 15220 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 (map below).
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About Para Los Niños de Highline
Para Los Niños de Highline is a community organization serving children and families in the Highline area through culturally rooted programs, education and family support, with a focus on strengthening Latino and immigrant communities. More info at https://plnwa.org.
For any questions, please email sonya@plnwa.org.
