Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives

For the new Connect. Discover. Create. Lakewood Public Art Plan, four CORE CONCEPTS and key strategies are being developed to help guide the future of the public art program. See those Core Concepts here. Core Concept 1: Create Transformative Art Destinations, Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives, Core Concept 3: Expand the Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection, Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art.

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Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives

What we heard...

Public Art is being developed by the City and strategic partners in the community. To infuse more public art throughout Lakewood, a unified vision and cohesive approach is needed.

Key Plan Strategies

• Create a unified strategy for implementing and expanding public art, driven by the city and the Public Art Plan.
• Proactively engage and expand strategic partnerships with entities such as Alameda Connects and 40 West Arts District and the ArtLine to cultivate and amplify public art in Lakewood.