About Us

The Lakewood Arts Council, founded in 1988, is Lakewood’s oldest art organization. We supports all the arts and ask you to join us in continuing our mission by supporting our vision: cultivating and celebrating community arts.  That simple statement encompasses so much. We want to see Lakewood grow into a vibrant art district, encourage creativity, beautify the area and hold events that draw attention to that beauty by:

+ Increasing awareness to all of the arts in Lakewood and the surrounding community 
+ Supporting and performing Outreach Programs
+ Making available an art space for all to work in
+Having an available space for recitals, works of music, poetry and movement
+ Having affordable classes taught by our Co-Op Artists
+ Showcasing artists in the gallery
+ Supporting those in their passion for the creation of art

As Lakewood expands, like all of Colorado, keeping the oldest art organization in Lakewood-The Lakewood Arts Council-viable is our goal.  We ask that you join us in supporting the community by bringing the creation of art to those that need an outlet. Silent voices that are heard with the eyes or music that transcends the notes that are played. We are here and want to enrich community life with the power that is in all of us.  

BARBARA LORRAINE TOBISKA

Barb was a founding member of Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery, a committed lifelong artist. An amazing woman who joined us at LAC every Friday possible for Open Studio to paint, talk and be a sharing artist. The artist and members of LAC will miss her presence and inspiration.

March 2, 1923 ~ May 11, 2023 (age 100)

Barbara Lorraine Tobiska, 100, of Lakewood, passed away May 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Aron Joseph Tobiska.

Celebration of her Life will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 11am-1:30pm. Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. A private committal will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery.