Presented by Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts
May 15, 2025 – Discover Lakewood’s vibrant arts scene during the monthlong celebration of INSPIRE Arts Lakewood! From May 30 to July 3, explore a diverse array of free and low-cost arts and culture experiences at over 20 galleries, cultural centers, shops, and other venues across the city. Learn more at Lakewood.org/INSPIRE.
Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts facilities will host free community arts engagement activities throughout the month of INSPIRE Arts Lakewood.
- Lakewood Cultural Center hosts an opening reception for the Women’s Caucus for Art exhibition on May 30, presents the Tony Award-winning musical, “42nd Street,” June 13-29 with Performance Now Theatre Company and invites families to bring lunch and join a free craft on the plaza each Thursday in June, noon-1 p.m.
- Washington Heights Arts Center offers creative fun for all at an engaging, community-driven arts destination. Participate in a community pottery project creating totem art pieces or sign up for art classes and discover a new hobby.
- Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park hosts the annual Rockin’ Block Party with live music and an outdoor movie screening on Saturday, June 7, offers a new exhibit, “Remembrance of Korea and Vietnam” on display in the Visitor Center, provides tours of the historic structures by reservation and provides a great mid-week getaway with the Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series concerts beginning June 18.
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. Beyond the activities listed above, art lovers are invited to connect with a myriad of local artists, galleries, creators and creative spaces in the community.
Highlighted Events
- June 13 – Low Brow Art Show: Chicano Humanities & Arts Council Gallery, concludes
- June 4 –Toddler Art with KidCreate Studio: Belmar Library
- June 6 – First Friday Art Walk: 40West Arts
- June 8 – Identity Fashion Showcase: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
- June 8 – Festival Flamboyán: Three Leaches Theatre
- June 14 – Denver Dance Tribe dance party: Mint & Serif
- June 15 – Inside Estrogen: Next Gallery, and Degenerates: at Edge Gallery
- June 16 – Learn to Watercolor class: Belmar Library
- June 20 – Solidarity Shields exhibit opening: Next Gallery
- June 20 – Activate! Movement Interpretation of Visual Art: Life/Art Dance, Lakewood Cultural Center
- June 23 – La Ninez kids craft, Museo De Las Americas: Belmar Library
- July 3 – Big Belmar Bash: Belmar, Downtown Lakewood
Looking for something interactive? Participate in creative activities at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and the Belmar Library, pop into the galleries on Belmar’s Block 7 or stroll Alameda to experience the exceptional public art supported by Alameda Connects.
New this year! Follow @LakewoodCulturalCenter on Instagram to get clues to find free local artworks hidden in Lakewood parks during the Art Drop week, June 9-15.
There is no better time than a Colorado summer to get out and celebrate the creative organizations and events that make up INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. For the complete list of events, visit Lakewood.org/INSPIRE, or visit the websites of the participating organizations. For more detailed information, please contact Arts Programming Curator Laine Godsey at 303-987-7844 or LaiGod@Lakewood.org.
INSPIRE Arts Lakewood is generously supported by the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Alameda Connects and Colorado Creative Industries.
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