The City of Burien considers Public Art project ideas from the community that create a sense of place that honors the history, diversity, identity, and uniqueness of Burien by:
-engendering pride and a sense of identity that we are a vibrantly creative and welcoming community
-promoting the rich diversity that exists and defines our community
-making art accessible to, and attainable for everyone in our community, reaching deep into our neighborhoods
-broadening and encouraging the use of a variety of art mediums including digital, performance, literary arts, temporary and permanent installations with a focus on forms that are interactive and engaging
-promoting a thriving art community that emphasizes local artist inclusion
-creating art that adds visual interest to our parks and public spaces and has a destination effect that attracts people to the community
-adding artworks to our collection that are manageable to maintain