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We fund culture

Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

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Cultural History

Parker Area Historical Society

Mission Statement

The mission of the Parker Area Historical Society (PAHS) is to study, record, preserve and make available the history of the Parker and surrounding areas by encouraging historic research, recording historic events and sites, promoting preservation and restoration projects, and by publicly displaying historic artifacts and literature.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Foothills Community Choir

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: FCC is a non-audition chorus in Denver, Colorado with the goal of community enrichment. The choir works to create an environment of joy, laughter, and fun while maintaining the credo of respect and inclusiveness. FCC strives to develop choral excellence within a supportive and nurturing community environment.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

St. Martin’s Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To perform classical choral music to the highest professional standards, and to inspire appreciation of the choral art by educating audiences and the wider community.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Denver Architecture Foundation

Mission Statement

To inspire people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Arvada Chorale

Mission Statement

The Arvada Chorale brings joy and enrichment to the Front Range community through beautiful choral music.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Columbine Chorale

Mission Statement

To provide its singers and its audiences with the highest possible level of quality in choral music experiences. It is the fundamental goal of the Chorale to present performances of the great choral literature of our age in such a manner that reflects the Chorale's deep sense of commitment to the aesthetic beauty and profound integrity of the music itself.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To staging the finest works of classical theater and providing the community with affordable access to these works.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

T2 Dance Company

Mission Statement

The mission of T2 Dance Company is to enrich the dance scene. We achieve this by presenting high quality contemporary dance theatre on stage, on screen, and in non-traditional spaces, and through initiatives that provide unique choreographic opportunities and experiences to the community.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Lone Tree Arts Center

Mission Statement

To produce and present remarkable professional experiences; prioritize the patron experience; create arts engagement opportunities for children, seniors, and other underserved communities; and place a high value on planning and professional stewardship.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Parker Arts

Mission Statement

To enhance local economic vitality and quality of life by offering unique gathering spaces and providing access to a wide variety of high-quality performances, exhibits, and educational programs in arts, culture, history and science.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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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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Sacred Voices

Sacred Voices LIVE is our monthly open mic night that takes place in Denver Community Media at 2101 Arapahoe St in Downtown Denver. It takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Fri Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Sun Oct 12, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Sing Along in the Sukkah
Sun Oct 12, 10-11AM
Denver, CO
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Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Homespun Concert
Sun Oct 12, 4-6PM
Brighton, CO
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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!
Tue Oct 14, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Oct 17, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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The Art Garage

Park Hill Studio Tour
Sat Oct 18, 9AM-2PM
Denver, CO
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The Art Garage

Park Hill Studio Tour
Sun Oct 19, 9AM-2PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri Oct 24, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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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.

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Welcome to the SCFD Wonder-Cast: A New Way to Tell the Stories of SCFD

Tune into to the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this brand-new podcast, SCFD will introduce you to the folks working behind the scenes at our local arts, culture, and science organizations to…

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A young girl smiles down at a water bottle filled with river sediment as students wade through a river behind her.

A Penny’s Journey: From Your Pocket to Local Rivers and Beyond

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Local naturalist and writer India Wood snaps a photo of a green landscape, an SCFD banner hanging on her backpack.

Going the Distance with India Wood

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A MahlerFest poster depicting Gustav Mahler standing next to Jimi Hendrix in front of the Flatirons.

Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest

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