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.
- 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
Ephemeral Blooms, Fleeting Fauna: A Photographic Collection from Lauren Lang
Dates: October 7-December 19
Reception: Friday, October 17, 6-8 p.m.
Wildlife Photography Class: Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Free with registration)
Step into the world of vibrant vulnerability with this exhibit that contemplates the delicate threads connecting life in the Rockies. Through images emphasizing intense color and shared emotion, these works juxtapose the fleeting beauty of wildflowers with the resilient yet fragile existence of the diverse fauna. From soaring birds to hidden amphibians that share their high-altitude home, discover nature's tender balance at the Oz Gallery.
70th Anniversary History Exhibit
Dates: January 5-December 18, 2026 (closed on federal and city holidays)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission
Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center Annex, 9211 Dorothy Blvd.
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, photographs, stories, and murals.
Join us in celebrating Thornton’s rich history and bright future!
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.