Seizing the Opportunity, Matt Thornton becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate.

Matt Thornton (aka T.O.K.I.N) is an artist on a quest for knowledge who uses writing, be it a poem, 16 bar verse, or interview article, to express himself, and to make sense of the world. Born in Chicago, Matt grew up in Lawton, MI. He graduated from Portage Northern in 2003. Matt believes that if people can show who they are with something they love, we would all be in a better place. 

Matt has performed at Small Planet, The Loft, The Rocket, & Mac's Bar. He has opened for Bone Thugs N Harmony, Rich Boy and Schwayze, & performed with Zulu Nation in Chicago. He has been featured on Fox47, and in The Chronicle News, & Metro Parent.  Matt is also the owner of Schem Team Consulting. Assisting businesses with their dreams through his writing and business acumen. He is also a partner in Umbrella Sock Company, a custom design sock business based in Mid-Michigan.

For more information on Matt Thornton & the work he does in the community check out:
www.thechroniclenews.com/post/community-is-about-helping-matthew-thornton

To check out his music visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/t-o-k-i-n
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For his other writings check out: medium.com/@schemeteamconsulting