The annual gathering of the Lakewood art community is here. INSPIRE Arts Lakewood begins May 25 and runs through June 30 throughout the city’s heritage, cultural and arts facilities. There are free and low-cost events and activities slated for the entire family.
According to the city’s press release, some key events are featured during the month-long arts celebration. Mark your calendars for other free and low-cost events which include:
- Friday youth art exhibitions and performances at the Lakewood Cultural Center
- Performances from the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and Performance Now Theater Company
- An art-drop scavenger hunt in Lakewood Parks to explore public Art in Lakewood
- Visit the new mural being created in the Belmar Shopping District
- All month at the Washington Heights Arts Center including Make-and-Take Arts activities.
There are scheduled, one-day activities that include:
- Rockin’ Block Party at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 1
- First Friday in the 40 West Arts District: 5 p.m. June 7
- Public artist receptions for all galleries at 470 and 480 S. Allison Parkway: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 14
- Fiber Feast: A Fiber Arts exhibition panel discussion: 6 p.m. on June 14 at the North Gallery
There are also exhibits at Red Rocks Community College and activities at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.
“INSPIRE Arts Lakewood is a carefully crafted partnership that showcases the vibrant and rich arts culture flourishing in the third-largest city in the metro area,” according to the City of Lakewood press release.
The city has a list of events, activities and more scheduled for the INSPIRE Arts event.
There are also activities planned that are not listed on the Lakewood.org website. The city urges residents and visitors to connect with the makers and creative spaces, the galleries and local artists in the community to discover all the activities taking place for the INSPIRE Arts celebration in Lakewood.
For more information, go to Lakewood.org/INSPIRE.