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
70th Anniversary History Exhibit
Dates: January-December 2026 (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)
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!
Conversations with the Divine: Mixed Media Art by Yazmin Atmore
Dates: January 13-March 20
Reception: Friday, January 16, 6-8 p.m.
Floral Altars Workshop: Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 11+ (Free with registration; #191515-A)
Experience a vibrant, immersive journey of spirit and humanity by Denver-based artist, Yazmin "Yazz" Atmore. Described as a "portal" and meeting ground between the viewer and the Divine, Atmore's work is a living conversation with the God(dess). Through storytelling, collages, and floral elements, the exhibit focuses on ancestral wisdom and the unifying power of community.
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.