Life is more colorful with SCFD
We fund culture
Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.
Natural Sciences
Ocean First Institute
Mission Statement
Our goal is ocean conservation through research and education. We educate and empower future generations to preserve our ocean and become future leaders in conservation. We do this by connecting youth with the wonders of the ocean and the importance of hands-on conservation through programming that highlights scientific exploration.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Littleton Fine Arts Guild (Depot Art Gallery)
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to be an inspirational leader in artistic creativity and craftsmanship for the benefit of our entire community.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Children’s Chorale
Mission Statement
To present professional choral concerts and educational programs that entertain, inspire, and bring joy to audiences and communities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
CenterStage Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To create artistic productions and programs that enlighten, educate and entertain our community. We inspire and nurture a passion for the performing arts by providing opportunities for all ages and abilities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
One World Singers
Mission Statement
To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Bluff Lake Nature Center
Mission Statement
Bluff Lake Nature Center is a unique urban natural area dedicated to educating and inspiring people of all ages to respect, protect, and connect with our natural world.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Playground Ensemble
Mission Statement
To promote the music of our time through performance, new music commissions, education, and community outreach.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Longmont Concert Band
Mission Statement
To provide quality concert band music to the general public, to provide a fun and invigorating atmosphere for local amateur musicians to create music, and to increase the sense of community in the local area by actively participating in local events.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Aurora Symphony Orchestra
Mission Statement
The Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents quality music in Aurora and surrounding communities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Aurora Singers
Mission Statement
Bringing inspiration and joy through fine choral and musical revue performance to the Aurora/Denver Metro area and beyond.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Free Days Are Back
Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the DAM: Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Colorado Mountain Club
Family Climb Night at CMC
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the DAM: engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
DCPAccess Sale - Get low-cost tickets to spectacular DCPA shows through the DCPAccess program, including Next to Normal and English. Login and save while supplies last!
Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.
Classics Concert
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Wonder looks good on you
Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
On this episode of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, find out what it takes to make theater magic happen with the Wardrobe Supervisor at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Heidi…
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