Artists United held their Annual Juried Show, Friday, March 4, 2016  at the Burien Arts Gallery. An artist reception and awards presentation was held 5-8 pm, and was open to the public.  The show was juried by Jacqui Beck, whose work may be viewed at www.jacquibeck.com .) The show continues to March 26.

First place was awarded to Janet Price for her painting of her daughter holding her grandchild, second place went to Tracy LeMoine and third place to Marta Creswell.

Burien Arts Association began in 1954 as Burien Arts Gallery, "an informal group of local artist, art enthusiasts and activists wishing to increase the access to to art in local schools, and to secure a place to display their work."

Burien Arts Association expanded it scope to include performing arts events as well as visual arts programming.  Burien Arts sponsors Shakespeare in the Park, the Highline Classic Jazz Festival, Vision 20/20 Art Show and the Strawberry Festival booth just to name a few. Burien Arts has also "become an outspoken advocate for the expansion of arts experiences and opportunities in our community."

Exhibits are rotated every month.  Art works exhibited include two-dimensional works in every possible medium from art gift cards to sculptures.  Since its origins of approximately 3 years ago, Artist United has staffed the gallery in return for the exclusive use of a smaller show room and use of the entire gallery one time a year to hold the Annual Juried Show. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Burien Arts Association, they can be reached at 206-244-7808  burienarts@gmail.com and www.burienarts.org ; if you are interested in becoming a member of Artist United, you can contact them at artistsunited club@gmail.com