Burien arts and culture grant applications are open for 2025! Apply and help contribute to Burien’s identity as an arts- and culture-oriented city.
The City of Burien Arts and Culture Grants program supports arts and heritage organizations and artists who provide cultural opportunities for Burien residents. The grant program also aims to attract regional artists and audiences that can contribute to Burien’s identity as an arts- and culture-oriented city.
“The arts are vitally important for us to nurture as a community,” said Caroline Bobanick, Recreation Supervisor for the City of Burien. “They allow us to take time to reflect on the human condition and explore the realm of imagination. The arts also invite and encourage us to consider multiple perspectives and new ways of looking at the world and others that can foster greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation.”
Applications are now available for 2025 funding. Most awarded grants range from $750 to $7,500. Funds may be used to:
- Produce one-time performances, exhibits, special events, or programs that bring arts or cultural experiences to Burien residents.
- Provide opportunities for independent artists to develop and present work in all media.
- Improve access to arts and cultural opportunities for artists and audiences from diverse communities including participatory and educational opportunities for youth, seniors, multicultural, and special populations.
- Increase access to arts and cultural events by providing discount tickets or free educational programs.
Learn more and apply at burienwa.gov/ArtsGrant.
BURIEN ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS 2024
| Artist or Organization | Type of Art | No. Served | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Raven | Visual Art | 200+ | Line drawings by local artists of cool stuff in Burien compiled into a Zine. Could have multiple applications. |
| Burien Actors Theatre | Theater | 2,600 | Local institution, general funds to support their whole season. |
| The Hi-Liners Inc. | Theater | 1,700 | Support production of “Matilda” at Highline Performing Arts Center. |
| Highline Community Symphonic Band | Music | 500 | March and June concerts in Burien, multigenerational band. |
| Northwest Associated Arts (NWAA) | Music | 700 | Two spring concerts for a Silver Sounds Choir composed of retirees and seniors. |
| Northwest Symphony Orchestra | Music | 5,000 | Five concerts in 2024. Free to high school students and outreach to school and seniors. |
| Orchestra of Flight | Music | 240 | One to two free concerts at a local church and retirement facility. |
| Arts Corps | Arts Education | 130 | Artist residencies for two grades at two schools with highest free/reduced lunch students. |
| Lake Burien Presbyterian Church | Arts Education | 150 | Four-day free summer camp for first through eighth grade students. Mixed arts. |
