The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to promote and orchestrate cultural, historical and scientific activities in the City of Thornton. The TASHCO Board of Directors is appointed by the Thornton City Council. Council may appoint up to twelve members to the Board to serve a four year term. City Arts and Culture staff provide administrative support to the TASHCO Board of Directors.

Each year TASHCO submits an annual grant request to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) through the Adams County Cultural Council. These grant funds are used for various types of programming within the City.

The goals of TASHCO are to establish dynamic partnerships and sponsorships; make TASHCO a part of the City’s Infrastructure to identify Thornton as a strong arts community; support, celebrate, encourage, recognize and present a variety of inspiring programs; and develop sound, consistent, and reliable funding sources.

The vision of TASHCO is to capture the hearts and minds of Thornton citizens and enhance the quality of their lives through exposure and involvement in the Arts, Sciences and Humanities.

Current Board Members: President Antonio D'Lallo III, Vice President Shannon Price, Joseph Barban, Rebecca Cavanaugh-Miller, Lena Easton, Merry Havens, James Joy, Nancy Karnes, Rosalie Keith, Andrea Lucero, Frank Newton, Carol Norberg, and Kenneth Wilcox.

Serve on TASHCO

If you are interested in serving on the TASHCO Board, download the Board and Commission Application.

CHAIRity

TASHCO partnered with CASA or Adams and Broomfield Counties (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to offer the North Metro area's first multi-faceted art event on May 5, 2011. Hand painted chairs, artwork, and art-related silent auction items were sold to benefit both non-profits. The evening also featured delectable edibles, local musicians, and painting classes led by Palette pARTites and north metro artist David Griffin.

TASHCO is responsible for nurturing and programming visual and performing arts, sciences, culture and history in Thornton. CASA recruites, trains, supports and supervises community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children who are involved in the court system, through no fault of their own. TASHCO and CASA joined forces to highlight the north metro art community while raising money to support our most vulnerable citizens: innocent child victims of abuse and neglect.

Click here to see the chairs!