Looking for some cool art scenes in Burien? Twenty years ago, the City of Burien committed to expanding its art program, and the results are outstanding. Here are six of our favorite area galleries, institutions, and outdoor displays that are a must-visit throughout the city.
- Burien Public Art Creative Walking Tour
Explore your community in a whole new way when you take a walking tour of art. Start your journey of Burien’s outdoor arts scene at the Community Center Annex with the skate park tiles. Tour 15 different locations all over the city like the Dancing Ghost in Dotty Happer Park to the Helios Pavilion in Town Square. The city of Burien is decorated in bold colors and a variety of materials like metal, glass, and concrete.
- Burien Arts Association
Now in its 52nd year, Burien Arts Association’s mission is to enrich the lives of residents through creative endeavors. Located at 826 SW 152nd St., the Association is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and Sundays until 4 p.m. This group recently began debuting all-new pop-up art exhibits in the City Hall Lobby and the Burien Community Center, with the finest in arts programming on display for you to experience.
- Phillip Levine Sculptor
Delightful artisan Phillip Levine works primarily in bronze, creating figurative sculptures with a humanist nature. After earning his degree in art from the University of Colorado, Phillip has completed over 50 public and private art commissions displayed in numerous museums and gallery exhibitions around the Pacific Northwest, especially in Burien.
- Scarlet Ibis Gallery
From greeting cards and affordable prints to signed works by internationally-known artists, discover something unique at Scarlet Ibis Gallery. This gallery shows the works of local artists and pieces from creatives all over the world, with a commitment to bringing smart and exciting artwork to Burien. Located inside of Phoenix Tea at 447 SW 52nd St., the gallery is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m., and Friday noon to 6 p.m.
- Highline Performing Arts Center
The Highline Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art theater with seating for 800 spectators. Operated by Burien’s Highline Public Schools, the Performing Center is also home to the Miss Washington pageant. Located at 401 South 152nd St., this centers lets you take in a performance from the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and enjoy comfortable seating and excellent acoustics.
- Dream Catcher Statue
Prominently displayed at Leschi Park on the corner of 32nd Avenue and Yesler in Seattle, just a half hour from Burien, is a tribute to Bernie Whitebear and his sister Luana Reyes, who devoted their lives to Indian Civil Rights and the preservation of their culture. The Dream Catcher statue was commissioned to replace the deteriorating Native American Thunderbird. The statue was unveiled through an awe-inspiring traditional Native American dedication ceremony. Local Ojibwa Indians believe that only good dreams are allowed to filter through, while bad dreams are caught in the net.
From a live performance to a leisurely stroll through a town adorned by artists, Burien has so much to offer when it comes to art.
Image via Flickr by orcmid used under CC BY 2.0
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