The “Outside the Box” Mural Project was initiated in 2016 as a way to begin combating graffiti in the city of Thornton through public art. This program is made possible through funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). SCFD funded 50 percent of the $30,000 project. The TASHCO Funds Balance funded the remaining 50 percent to commission 15 traffic box murals. Support by SCFD and TASHCO has helped mitigate graffiti and empower artists -a majority of whom are Thornton residents- to share their talents with the community.
All design submissions are reviewed and chosen by members of the TASHCO Public Art Subcommittee. Board members score designs based on their artistic merit, creativity, and overall impact on the community. Outside the Box is another way TASHCO members support and advocate for the arts and humanities within the city of Thornton.