Thornton’s Public Art

Thornton is proud of the city’s growing collection of public art: "Works of art or design that are created specifically to be sited in a public space."

By its presence alone, public art heightens our awareness, questions our assumptions, transforms landscapes, and expresses our community’s values.

We have sculptures that invite you to look high above you or that call attention to the pavement beneath your feet. We have both whimsical and serious sculpture pieces, murals, a mosaic, and a student art tile wall.

We encourage you to take a closer look at the art in Thornton and invite you to let us know the thoughts and feelings it evokes.

If you'd like to see Thornton's growing collection of public art, click here to take a virtual tour. 

You can also download a copy of our Public Art Brochure.  If you would like us to mail you a hard copy of the brochure, please E-mail your request to volunteers@cityofthornton.net.   

"Communis" by DiAnne L. Cooper
Thornton's newest piece of public art was installed August 2010 at
Thornton Parkway and Civic Center Drive.  Click here for the story of Communis.