Lakewood's ArtLine Coming To Life Near West Colfax Ave.

LAKEWOOD, CO -- Start looking for Lakewood's 40 West Arts District to become more colorful as Lakewood's ArtLine project swings into action this winter and spring. The bike and pedestrian trail from the arts district will connect three parks, two historic neighborhoods along West Colfax and the W Line light rail in northeast Lakewood.

Right now, the ArtLine organizers are looking for community input on the materials and installations that will dot the trail. Look for murals painted on the ground, a thin green line and signs along the route. Join the world of art and help shape the “look” for the route by taking a quick survey at 40WestArtLine.org/PilotProject. You can also volunteer online to paint more ground murals.

Look forward to interactive art installations inspired by Stegosaurus, Colorado’s official state fossil, the at Aviation, Mountair and Walker-Branch parks.

Art will begin to be installed in March and completed by June 2018, with grand opening festivities planned the first week of June in conjunction with the 40 West First Friday Art Walk and Lakewood’s INSPIRE Arts Week.

The ArtLine is partially funded through an Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, with support from the City of Lakewood, 40 West Arts and other community partners.

Image via City of Lakewood