Lakewood Arts Council — Attraction in Lakewood

I paid $35 for a booth at their holiday craft show. When I paid I got an email with thank you for your donation. This was not a donation it was a fee I paid to be a vendor. When I arrived I was told I had to share a 5 foot table. That gives me 2.5 feet to display my work. I complained and these people are completely dysfunctional. When I tried to get a persons name to complain I’m being ignored so I am going to contact the Stare and the BBB. The way they are treating people other than their members is horrible. Some people should not run non profits because they think they own it. I asked to place my leather bags on my fur pelt. It’s a beautiful display. I was told no because it may offend people. Dah but the leather bags are the same without hair. I’m Native American and that kind of control is not acceptable. I file taxes and the fee I paid is part of my loss but, they send the receipt as a donation. It’s needs to look into this place. I’m regards to your response you can use whatever wording you would like. I was not treated with respect. You people knew I was struggling with cancer and medical issues and now I can see why your organization is struggling. I am doing another fair and would like my money back. Kindly refund me. I would never participate with your non profit again because no matter what you say you should treat people as a business. Again, it was not a donation the money was for the space. I was told I was to take a 2.5 square foot area. If you had planned this out correctly you could have had enough space for the vendors. I have done craft shows for many years and your way of doing them is dysfunctional. I will wait to see if you are going to refund my vendor fee and if not, I will follow up elsewhere. And regarding my tone? I was very respectful trust me. I simply stated facts. You people are a bunch of gossiping old bitties . Now that is...

I love visiting this gallery. They have so much to offer! The variety of art is amazing: It's not just paintings! There are glass artists, potters, jewelry makers, book authors and woodworkers, among others.

The First Fridays are special. Depending on the evening, there may be musicians, art demonstrations and/or art project tables. All of this is at no cost to the visitor.

Lakewood Arts Council also holds classes and events throughout the year.

It is especially impressive that they do it all...

An amazing gallery with so much to offer! There is probably something for everyone there, and I appreciate the changes in art frequently!

They also have wonderful calls for art that give artists of all expierence levels a chance to share their work.

No doubt one of the hidden gems in the...