Graphic from 40 West Arts
Yesterday we started a new daily series called “Spring Break Idea” for families and others cooped up inside and wanting ideas for activities outside the house. Continuing in the art theme, today we wanted to showcase another walk/ride/roll through beautiful art just south of us in Lakewood called the “40 West ArtLine.”
Here’s more on the 40 West ArtLine from 40 West Arts:
What is the 40 West ArtLine?
The 40 West ArtLine is a 4-mile walking and biking arts experience in the heart of the State-Certified 40 West Arts Creative District near historic West Colfax Avenue and the RTD W Line in Lakewood, Colorado. This free outdoor gallery experience follows sidewalks, bike and park paths, and local streets and can be visited in sections or in its entirety. Supported by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the ArtLine launched in 2018 after years of planning, and is envisioned to eventually become the longest continuous arts experience in Colorado.
Where did the 40 West ArtLine idea originate?
Through a community planning process that started in 2011 and resulted in the creation of the 40 West Arts District Urban Design and Mobility Concepts Plan. Similar to the red line of the Boston Freedom Trail, the community envisioned a green painted path on the ground to connect the three main parks in the area with transit, historic neighborhoods, local businesses, and 40 West Arts District amenities, and to beautify the area through public art and creative placemaking.
For Edgewater residents, the closest spot to start the journey on the 40 West ArtLine is just south of the Edgewater Civic Center in Walker Branch Park. And remember to travel on the ArtLine responsibly and maintain a six foot physical distance from other folks to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Click here to learn more about the 40 West ArtLine and see the route map.
Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.
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