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Arts commission narrows roundabout sculpture to three finalists, plans fundraising push

6440091 · October 7, 2025
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The Lakewood Arts Commission decided to pursue three previously vetted artists for a new roundabout sculpture at the city entry and to pursue outside fundraising to cover costs beyond the city contribution.

The Lakewood Arts Commission agreed to advance plans for a large-scale sculpture at the new roundabout near Bradley Lake Drive, moving forward with three previously vetted artists and planning a fundraising campaign to cover costs beyond the city's budget.

Commissioners said the piece is intended as a gateway placemaking element for Lakewood's main entrance. The commission's working group will contact finalists to confirm availability, ask for budget estimates and gauge whether the artists will help with fundraising. Commissioners said they want an artist and preliminary concept in place before the end of the calendar year so the…

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