Located inside the Thornton Arts and Culture Center (TACC) at 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Open Tuesday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and on second Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Update: Exhibits in the gallery and adjacent annex will be closed to the public from 9 a.m-3 p.m. on Thursday 8/13 and reopen from 3-5 p.m.
- Vote for the People's Choice Award during each exhibit. Winning artwork will become part of the city's permanent art collection.
- Free admission. Walk-ins and groups welcomed. Facility access is subject to change due to weather closures and available staff.
Exhibits
A Colorful Voyage: Mixed Media Artworks by Cristina Del Hoyo
Dates: July 14-September 18
Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-8 p.m.
Community Workshop - Healing Through Color Mixed Media: Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 16+ (Free with registration; #391522-A)
Artist Cristina Del Hoyo’s work transforms personal experience into visual explorations of both inner and outer worlds . Her practice has shifted from expressive, emotion-driven textures to refined abstract geometry and minimalist forms, all grounded in the power of color . Across this evolution, her art continues to reflect universal themes of belonging, identity, and emotional restoration.
70th Anniversary History Exhibit
Dates: Now through December 18 (Closed on federal and city holidays)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission; children under 16 may attend with an adult.
Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center Annex, 9211 Dorothy Blvd. (located next to the OZ Gallery)
Preview this exhibit courtesy of CBS4.
When Sam Hoffman purchased the land that would one day become the City of Thornton and began building homes in 1954, he envisioned a thriving community that could stand on its own—a dream realized just two years later when Thornton officially became a city in 1956.
As we approach this milestone moment in 2026, the Thornton Arts & Culture Center is proud to present the 70th Anniversary Exhibit: “Thornton Yesterday, Thornton Today, Thornton Tomorrow.”
This special exhibition invites visitors on a journey through the city’s evolution—from its earliest days to the vibrant community it is today—told through artifacts, articles, photographs, and books. Join us in celebrating Thornton’s rich history and bright future!
Visit America 250/Colorado 150 to find other events scheduled this year celebrating Colorado's statehood.
Muertos: A Journey of Death and Life as One by Cal Duran
Dates: October 13-December 18
Reception: Friday, October 23, 6-8 p.m.
Community Workshop - Creating the Muertos with Clay: Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 14+ (Free with registration; #351545-A)
Cal Duran is a queer, Two-Spirit, Indigenous, Native, Latinx, Manito, Mestizo, Chicanx artist and arts educator from Colorado. Through his work, he explores the universal thread that connects life and death which we all share. His exhibition reflects and embraces this continuum by honoring our Great Ancestors. Rooted in traditional folk art practices, Duran’s work carries forward the teachings of his elders and the stories of his lineage, weaving personal and collective memory into each piece.
Exhibit Opportunities
Arts Thornton schedules exhibits on a quarterly basis and welcomes emerging and established artists interested in showing their work at the OZ Gallery. Accepted artwork is exhibited in a commission-free community gallery space or shared online with the public at ArtsThornton.com. 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. To submit a proposal along with examples of your work, email Kassandra Mestemaker, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at Kassandra.Mestemaker@ThorntonCO.gov.