Connect. Discover. Create. Lakewood Public Art Plan
The Lakewood Public Art Plan is moving toward completion!!
Lakewood is currently updating the Public Art Plan. After collecting feedback from the community and the advisory group, we have created an updated plan, CONNECT. DISCOVER. CREATE. Lakewood Public Art Plan. The plan was presented to the Lakewood Planning Commission for review and discussion on October 9, 2024. Planning Commission recommended addressing feedback and presenting the final plan for adoption at an upcoming meeting. Please visit www.lakewoodspeaks.org for meeting agendas and packets.
Plan Adoption Process
October 9: Plan presented to Planning Commission for review and discussion
Early 2025: Present updated draft plan to Planning Commission for adoption
Spring 2025: Share adopted plan with City Council for approval as an amendment to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan
Thank you for supporting public art in Lakewood!
View the final proposed Public Art Plan
The City of Lakewood is excited to announce that after a year of research and public engagement, the Connect. Discover. Create. Lakewood Public Art Plan is nearly complete! We've gathered feedback from the community and our advisory group on this visionary plan to set the direction for public art over the coming decade. The plan articulates the vision, core concepts, and key strategies for enriching the public art experience for our residents and visitors. A special thank you to our Lakewood community for your continued support and enthusiasm for arts and culture in Lakewood.
NEXT STEPS: Public comment on the draft plan has closed as of August 29, 2024. The plan was presented to Planning Commission in October and is scheduled for a public hearing for adoption by Planning Commission in early 2025. From there, we anticipate sharing the plan with City Council for approval as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
Public Art in Lakewood
Public art serves a unique role in our communities. It is accessible for all, free of charge, and can provoke discussion. It also creates memorable spaces, celebrates our cultural, heritage and history, and connects communities. Public art provides a platform for artists, and creative expression, creates engaging experiences and contributes to the local economy.
Arts and culture are essential and integral to Lakewood. Since the public art program’s inception in 1995, more than 50 permanent works of art have been installed across the city, while also annually exhibiting temporary sculpture through the Art on the Commons program. Lakewood continues to recognize the positive role of visual arts and the value of public art for the community.
Information about Lakewood's Public Art collection.
Public Art Plan project overview
Lakewood adopted its first Public Art Master Plan in 2013. In 2023, 2e began the process of engaging with the community to update this plan to help envision and guide the future of the city’s public art program for the next 10 years. Since that time, we hosted community conversations and asked for input and feedback to help shape the future of public art in Lakewood. The Connect. Discover. Create. Lakewood Public Art Plan is the result of this process.
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Core Concept 1: Create "Transformative Destinations" Throughout Lakewood
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Please share your feedback. Are we on track? Which are most important to you? What’s missing?
Core Concept 1: Create "Transformative Destinations" Throughout Lakewood
What we heard...
There are many locations throughout Lakewood that would be ideal sites for new public art projects, from parks and trailheads to recreation centers and gateways. A desire exists to bring art to under-served areas (“art deserts”) and achieve a more balanced artistic landscape across Lakewood.
Key Plan Strategies
• Prioritize installation of artwork in “Art Deserts,” areas of the city where access to art is lacking.
• Invite and be open to one-of-a-kind opportunities for the city to introduce and integrate placemaking and art.
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Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives
Share Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives on Facebook Share Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives on Twitter Share Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives on Linkedin Email Core Concept 2: Unify and Guide Public Art and Placemaking Initiatives linkFor 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.
Please share your feedback. Are we on track? Which are most important to you? What’s missing?
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.
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Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection
Share Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection on Facebook Share Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection on Twitter Share Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection on Linkedin Email Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection linkFor 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.
Please share your feedback. Are we on track? Which are most important to you? What’s missing?
Core Concept 3: Expand Variety and Diversity of the Public Art Collection
What we heard...
Lakewood has a long history of dedication to public art with displays that have been around since the 1990’s. The last decade has seen many successful permanent public art projects and temporary installations. Community surveys and public feedback indicated support for funding more public art throughout the community.
Key Plan Strategies
• Expand the variety represented within Lakewood’s public art collection.
• Provide access and opportunities for diverse artist participation within the public art program for a broad array of emerging, local and regional artists.
• Promote and streamline existing public art tools and process guidelines to assist developers in creating more public art in Lakewood.
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Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art
Share Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art on Facebook Share Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art on Twitter Share Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art on Linkedin Email Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art linkFor 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.
Please share your feedback. Are we on track? Which are most important to you? What’s missing?
Core Concept 4: Engage Community Through Public Art
What we heard...
In addition to adding color and vibrancy, the community believes that public art adds value by providing artwork that the whole community can enjoy and interact with for free.
Key Plan Strategies
• Create more opportunities for diverse community participation in the public art program.
• Create art that provides accessible interaction beyond static viewing.
