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Arts & Culture is a division of the Thornton Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department. The division was established in 2006 to offer community-based programs and year-round events in partnership with other city departments and nonprofit organizations. With funding provided by the city, Adams County, and the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District (SCFD), Arts Thornton creates, publicizes, and presents the Thornton Arts Academy arts education programs, seasonal concert series and cultural events, exhibits and public art projects, as well as historic displays in city facilities.

Arts & Culture is located at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC) at 9209 Dorothy Boulevard and opened in 2011 as the city hub for performing and visual arts with a gallery and theater space. The division's adjacent building, the Annex, opened in 2021 and houses staff plus additional meeting, gallery and classroom space at 9211 Dorothy Boulevard. 

Arts & Culture is also involved in supporting Thornton history initiatives including the development of the Ken Freiberg Fire Museum, Lambertson Farms, Eastlake, and related collection and conservation of city artifacts and archival property, as well as providing staff support to the Council-appointed Thornton Arts Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO).

Visit the ArtsThornton Events Calendar to see what’s happening next at both division facilities and at other city locations used to host year-round arts, cultural and heritage activities benefiting the Thornton community and visitors.

Our Mission: Engage and celebrate the heritage, culture and creativity of our community.
Our Vision: A community that supports all forms of cultural expression.

Meet our team:

Alisa Zimmerman

Arts & Culture Manager

Arts & Culture Division - Planning, Operations and Publicity

Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Alisa.Zimmerman@ThorntonCO.gov

720-977-5888

Lisa Neeper

Arts & Culture Supervisor

Arts & Culture Division - Arts Education and Community Events

Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Lisa.Neeper@ThorntonCO.gov

720-977-5882

Hannah Leathers

Public Art Coordinator

Arts & Culture Division - Public Art and Community Projects 

Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Hannah.Leathers@ThorntonCO.gov

720-977-5881

Ashley Milligan

Archivist

Arts & Culture Division - Thornton History

Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Ashley.Milligan@ThorntonCO.gov

720-977-5883

Brenda Wiegert

Guest Relations Clerk

Arts & Culture Division - Facility Rentals and Exhibits

Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Brenda.Wiegert@ThorntonCO.gov

720-977-5887

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Arts Thornton is proudly supported by: