Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO)

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Boards & Commissions

Annual TASHCO Events

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Juneteenth

Celebrate Emancipation Day, the historic end of slavery in the United States, with live entertainment, immersive historical displays, delicious food, and fun for all. Free!
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Pride

Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in Thornton with local artists, vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Free!
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Dino Fest

Celebrate the history of dinosaurs at this free event where kids can unleash their inner scientists through interactive STEM activities, hands-on exhibits, and dino-themed adventures for the whole family.
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Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate the memories of friends and family members who have died with live entertainment, food trucks, artisan market, decorative altar, face-painting and educational activities. Free!

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, event, and promotional support for Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funded programs and projects, TASHCO events, and meetings.

Funding

Staff submit annual Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (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, public art, and music series. TASHCO is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and accepts donations year-round through Colorado Gives to support its community activities. Click on the Donate Now button below to get started.

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Board Members

  • Gabriel Cervantes, Ward 1
  • Peter Duong, Ward 3
  • Stacey Flint, Ward 2
  • Andrea Lucero, Ward 2
  • Jessie Myers, Ward 3 (President)
  • Stephanie Ortiz, Ward 4
  • Amanda Pedrianes, Ward 4
  • Amy Phillips, Ward 3
  • Shannon Price, Ward 2
  • Christyle Russell, Ward 4
  • Morganne Sparks, Ward 1
  • Lauren Turner, Ward 4
  • Vacancies (1)

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, Alisa Zimmerman, at Alisa.Zimmerman@ThorntonCO.gov or 720-977-5888 by the Friday before the next monthly meeting. 

Agendas, Minutes, Annual Reports, Bylaws, Policies and Master Plans

To access archived documents, please contact the City Clerk's Office.

Subcommittees

Please contact Arts and Culture Coordinator, Kassandra.Mestemaker@ThorntonCO.gov, for meeting schedules and related information.

TASHCO Funders

Local SCFD-Funded Groups