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.
Performing Arts
The Spark
Mission Statement
It is the mission of The Spark to inspire, educate, and empower artists and the community through innovative productions, comprehensive training, and a welcoming support structure for all those who create.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Centro Cultural Mexicano (Mexican Cultural Center)
Mission Statement
To increase awareness of Mexico's splendid traditions of travel, cuisine, art, music and handcrafts among the audiences of Colorado.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Mission Statement
The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center mission is to promote an understanding of the role African Americans played in the settlement and growth of the western United States through its collections, programs, and exhibits.
1 of 336 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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Casa Milagro Youth Solutions
Mission Statement
To provide safe, welcoming and inclusive artistic educational programs primarily to underserved children and teens to create positive options to abuse and healing from abusive situations.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
RedLine
Mission Statement
To foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Curious Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To engage the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities
Mission Statement
To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Mizel Arts & Culture Center
Mission Statement
To produce, present, advance and preserve the arts-serving as a performance and exhibition venue and an educational resource for every stage of life.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Ballet
Mission Statement
To present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base.
1 of 336 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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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
INSPIRE Arts Lakewood - More than 20 locations will offer free and low-cost arts and culture experiences May 30 through July 3 during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. This month-long celebration of art includes galleries, cultural centers and shops throughout the city. View a full schedule on the Inspire website or read the full story in Bravo Magazine, available at any Lakewood arts facility.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Is He Really Buried Here? This free, 15-minute program is presented every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30, noon, 2pm and 2:30.
Parker Arts
Art Exhibit: Colorado Watercolor Society (CWS) 34th Annual State Exhibit. You’re invited to a special evening celebrating this juried exhibit. Enjoy live music by Rick Vaught and light refreshments while admiring the creative excellence and diversity of watercolor art in Colorado.
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
INSPIRE Arts Lakewood - More than 20 locations will offer free and low-cost arts and culture experiences May 30 through July 3 during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. This month-long celebration of art includes galleries, cultural centers and shops throughout the city. View a full schedule on the Inspire website or read the full story in Bravo Magazine, available at any Lakewood arts facility.
Youth On Record
Youth Open Mic - this free community event provides performance opportunities for emerging artists every first Friday. If you're wanting to explore live performance, this event is a perfect opportunity for both first timers and experienced performers, alike! The environment is friendly, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Prizes will be awarded to participants. Food and drinks will be provided. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend!
Museo de las Americas
FIRST FRIDAY- CELEBRATING LGBTQIA+ PRIDE
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
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!
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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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