Vision
To capture the hearts and minds of Thornton residents and enhance the quality of their lives through exposure and involvement in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Origin
The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) Board of Directors has existed since 1991, and is appointed by Thornton City Council which may select five to 12 members to serve on the TASHCO Board for unlimited four-year terms. Members may also participate in subcommittees that meet separately and are created to support initiatives such as public art, fundraising, and community events.
Arts & Culture staff serve as liaisons for TASHCO with Thornton City Council, city management and city services, and provide year-round administrative, financial, logistical and promotional support to TASHCO for Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funded programs and projects, events, and public meetings.
Funding
Staff submit annual SCFD Tier III grant requests and reports on behalf of TASHCO to the Adams County Cultural Council. Awarded funds are used to support community programs and projects including the Thornton Arts Academy, OZ Gallery, and annual Day of the Day cultural celebration. TASHCO is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and accepts donations year-round to support its activities through Colorado Gives via the Donate Now button on this page.
Board Members
- Rebecca (Beckie) Bean, Ward 1 (President)
- Gabriel Cervantes, Ward 1
- Danielle (Dani} Dawes, Ward 2
- Stacey Flint, Ward 2
- Jessica (Jessie) Myers, Ward 3 (Vice President)
- Stephanie Ortiz, Ward 4
- Amanda Pedrianes, Ward 4
- Christyle Russell, Ward 4
- Sheena Skinner, Ward 1
- Lauren Turner, Ward 4
- Vacancies = 2
Monthly Meetings
TASHCO board members meet on the second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about Thornton arts and culture programs, community events, and public art projects. For meeting dates, Zoom links and/or locations, please visit the city's Meetings Calendar.
If you would like to be added to the Audience Participation portion of the meeting agenda to speak on any subject pertaining to the board, please contact the Arts and Culture Manager at Alisa.Zimmerman@ThorntonCO.gov or 720-977-5888 by the Friday before the next meeting.
Agendas, Minutes, Annual Reports, Bylaws, Policies and Master Plans
To access archived documents, please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Subcommittees
Please contact the individuals below for meeting schedules and related information.
- Community Events: Lauren Turner, TASHCO Board Member, laurenisherself@gmail.com
- Public Art Projects: Erica.Schmitt@ThorntonCO.gov, 720-977-5881