Arts and Culture Center
Theater / Gallery Rental Request

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Please complete and submit this form to begin the Thornton Arts and Culture Center (TACC) reservation process. Reservations are finalized when confirmed by Arts and Culture Staff via email. All reservations are subject to availability with a minimum two-week reservation request prior to date of use. Only one (1) rental is booked per weekend due to staff capacity. Arts and Culture staff will contact you within five (5) business days after the form is submitted. Rentals are processed on Tuesdays and Fridays. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

PLEASE NOTE: Piñatas, confetti, balloons with confetti inside, fake snow, glitter, rice, birdseed, gum, tabletop sparklers, water guns or open flame candles are prohibited from Thornton Arts and Culture Center.



TACC Rental Days/Times:

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

*Minimum 2-hour rental required


Important Notice:
If you do not receive a response from our team within 5 business days, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there. If you still haven’t heard from us, feel free to follow up directly. We appreciate your patience!



Applicant Address
Closed Mondays and City Holidays
Please provide the total rental time, including setup and cleanup, as well as the actual event time in the format of start and end times (e.g., 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM). For example, if you need 1 hour to set up, 1 hour to clean up, and the event itself is 6 hours long, the total rental time would be 8 hours.
*Alcohol service requires an additional deposit of $150 that will be returned if there is no damage to the facility, grounds, or art. A 30-day notice is required for alcohol service to process permits, applications and to secure security. Security is an additional cost. $55R/$64NR per hour per officer.

TACC Guidelines for Use

  • The rental contact or organizational representative must be present at the facility during all hours of approved use.
  • The renting individual or organization is responsible for all time spent in the facility, including set-up and takedown. Renters are provided with one hour of staff time to discuss needs, floor plans, designs, and similar details. Any additional time required for sound checks, rehearsals, extended set-up or decorating, or additional time needed for tear down or cleaning will be charged at the standard rental rate.
  • Smoking is prohibited in all Arts and Culture Facilities including the gallery, theater, and patio. Smoking is only permitted outside, 25 feet or further from the facility’s entrance.
  • No decorations shall be permanently affixed in any manner to gallery art, walls, windows, doors, curtains or adjacent areas. No holes are allowed on any surface.
  • Any damage to art exhibited in the facility or to the facility itself shall be charged to the rental party and can affect future access to TACC (see Notice below).
  • Absolutely NO piñatas, confetti, balloons with confetti inside, fake snow, glitter, rice, birdseed, gum, tabletop sparklers, or open flame candles are prohibited from Thornton Arts and Culture Center shall be used on the TACC premises. EXCEPTION: Serno cans for buffet warming and birthday candles extinguished within 60 seconds.
  • The service and consumption of food and beverages shall be confined to designated rental areas; no outdoor eating or drinking is allowed.
  • The area(s) designated on the facility rental form will be the only area(s) which will be utilized including main floor bathrooms and lobby area.
  • The responsibilities of the Manager on Duty (MOD), during rental use are to open and secure the facility, be visible and responsive to the rental group, and to provide sound or lighting support as needed. The custodian and/or MOD are NOT onsite for any other duties.
  • The City of Thornton, MOD, and TACC will NOT be responsible for any lost or stolen articles during the time of use by an individual, group, or organization.
  • Unusual rowdiness or physical/verbal abuse to a staff member or patron while on Thornton property can result in immediate termination of facility use and will affect any future rentals to any Thornton facility.
  • Children aged 17 and under must be supervised at all times. The renting organization or individual is responsible for maintaining order and propriety throughout the duration of facility use.
  • Alcohol service and DJ/entertainment must end a minimum of 30 minutes before the TACC facility rental period ends. Alcohol service has its own contract, rules & regulations. If you are interested in serving alcohol, a minimum of 30 days’ notice must be observed.
  • No public access is allowed to the TACC basement at any time. The MOD will be the only one allowed access to the basement.
  • Lack of adherence to the above guidelines may result in additional charges to the rental individual or organization, as well as termination of any future use of TACC or City of Thornton facilities.

NOTICE: Art displayed in the TACC gallery theater remains in place whenever the facility is in use. No art shall be touched, (re)moved, tampered with, covered, or otherwise modified. If TACC staff discover artwork (indoors or outdoors) has been altered in any way, the User will be notified of damages and billed accordingly by the city’s Risk Management Department.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your reservation to use our facility, please note the refund schedule:
  • Full refund of fees paid if TACC staff receive written notice of cancellation 30 days+ before rental date
  • Partial refund (50%) if TACC staff receive written notice of cancellation 15-29 days before rental date.
  • No refund 14 days or less before rental date; exceptions may apply; please check with TACC staff.

By submitting this request I acknowledge that I have read and understand the guidelines above.