THE GALLERY IS OPEN TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 10-3 P.M. COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ALL VISITORS.

Free admission. Maximum of 20 people in the gallery at one time. Children under 12 must attend with an adult. Face masks, distancing, hand sanitizing, and temperature checks are required of all visitors. Walk-ins are welcome or sign up in advance for a timed entry ticket at ArtsThornton.eventbrite.com.

All information is subject to change.

 Nations United: Bringing Communities Together | April 6 - June 25

To preview this exhibit, click here.

Sponsored by Denver American Indian Festival, Chicano Humanities Arts Council and MSU Chicana/o Studies.

The Harms Brothers Present: The Process of Imagination | July 6 - September 23

Thornton authors, Caleb and Nathan Harms, invite you into their creative process. The Harms Brother's showcase the concepts and methods they use to create books such as The Colorless Monster, The Adventures of Sammy the Hamster, Friend of the Wind, Zed & Zia, and many more.

From idea, to script, to finished art, you will see the raw stages of book page and character design used for the creation of the Harms Publications universe of children's stories.

 Show Your Art

Arts Thornton schedules exhibitions on an on-going basis and welcomes artists interested in showing their work. Accepted artwork will be exhibited in commission-free community gallery spaces in city facilities or shared with residents online at ArtsThornton.com.

Click here to submit a proposal along with examples of your work. Proposals are open to all Colorado artists/artist groups, regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. 

Please read the following guidelines. Selected artists will receive specific gallery dates and exhibition details. Incomplete or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please use the online form to apply. 

• Proposals should show unique and thoughtful consideration of themes, media and audience and space. Proposals that demonstrate an "outside the box" concept will be given priority.
• All media are welcome and encouraged, and must accommodate other activities that occur in the space from time to time (classes, concerts rehearsals, etc.).
• Censorship and subject matter: City of Thornton galleries are community spaces. Artwork should reflect and respect diversity, equity and inclusion.
• The OZ Gallery and other city gallery spaces are commission-free venues.
• Staff does not conduct sales on behalf of artists; all sales are between the buyer and artist. All sales transactions must occur after the show comes down.
• Artist(s) are responsible for any display hardware or furniture needed, if different than hardware provided n the city gallery space.
• If selected, we will make every effort to accommodate first choice exhibition dates. You may also be asked to use your second choice.
• It is the artist(s) responsibility to transport, install and take down the show with the guidance of staff. Artists may recruit other artists or volunteers to assist.

• It is the artist(s) choice to host a reception and responsibility to plan it with staff. If the artist chooses to have a reception, they will work with staff on an acceptable date, time and menu.
  

Arts & Culture operates community gallery spaces citywide at:

Thornton Arts & Culture Center/OZ Gallery

Economic Development Office - North City Hall

Carpenter Recreation Center

Active Adult Center

Trail Winds Recreation Center - East Wing

 Resources for Artists During COVID-19

Actos de Confianza: NALA Micro-Grant

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures NALAC has committed $25,000 to emergency relief efforts to Latinx artists and arts administrators. 

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The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant

Support for painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident.

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The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Relief Fund

Support and temporary financial assistance to AGMA members who are in need.

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Artists' Charitable Fund

Assists American visual fine artists (painters and sculptors) living anywhere in the United States by paying a portion of their medical/dental/eye-care bills.

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Artist Relief Initiative

Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund

An emergency fund to provide financial assistance for BIPOC artists and art administrators.

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Author's League Fund

A fund for professional authors, journalists, poets, and dramatists who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune.

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COVID-19 CO Creative Relief Grant

Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund

Open to musicians who have lost income due to a canceled gig as a result of Coronavirus.

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Foundation for Contemporary Artists

A temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions.

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Haven Foundation Financial Assistance

Provides financial assistance up to $10,000 to artists who have a health crisis.

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Jazz Foundation of America Musician's Relief Fund

housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief, and direct financial support in times of crisis.

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The Kinkade Family Foundation Emergency Grant for Curators

Support for curators who are developing projects that promote contemporary and experimental artwork.

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MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

Financial support and links to mental health resources for those whose creative practices and incomes are being adversely impacted by COVID-19. 

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Musician's Foundation Medical Aid

Grants for musicians in an acute need for medical and allied living expenses due to medical emergencies.

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National Endowment for the Arts Grants

Grants for organizations, individuals, and partnership agreements.

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Paycheck Protection Program

Part of the $2 trillion CARE Act, the Paycheck Protection Program which allocates $349 billion in forgivable loans to help small businesses, independent contractors and nonprofits meet payroll and rent needs. 

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Pen America's Writers' Emergency Fund

The Writers’ Emergency Fund assists fiction and non-fiction authors, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, translators, and journalists.

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The Photographer's Fund

A $25,000 fund to help photographers impacted by COVID-19.

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Rocky Mountain Music Relief

Provides financial and in-kind support to those individuals, groups, and organizations within the music industry that have been impacted physically, financially, and/or emotionally due to the occurrence of natural disasters or unforeseen events.

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Rauschenberg Emergency Grants

One-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical emergencies.

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Sustainable Arts Foundation

Offers Individual awards and residency grants.

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Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Funds specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work.

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Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund

Open to queer writers of color only, not organizations or nonprofits, who are in need of financial assistance right now.

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U.S. Small Business Association Express Bridge Loans

Enables small businesses that already have a relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. The Express Bridge Loan Pilot program can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. 

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 Teaching Opportunities

Classes may be scheduled at any city facility. If you would like to register for classes, please visit