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
Highlands Ranch Concert Band
Mission Statement
To provide a platform for area professional and amateur musicians to provide quality educational public concerts with a variety of musical literature. To promote an educational experience for both the musicians and the public attending the concerts. To provide band and ensemble musical arts and entertainment for this area.
1 of 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Mudra Dance Studio
Mission Statement
To enable any person; without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, race, religion, nationality, economic, orientation, educational and social status. To learn the classical, contemporary and folk dances and performing arts of India and participate freely and fully without any reservations in the celebrations of life and diversity through the universal language of dance and music.
1 of 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Kantorei
Mission Statement
To elevate the human experience through choral excellence.
1 of 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Growing Gardens of Boulder County
Mission Statement
To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with their food, the land and each other.
1 of 330 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 330 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 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Firehouse Art Center
Mission Statement
To promote cultural awareness of the arts in the community by: diverse educational programs, events, and curation of local, regional and national exhibits.
1 of 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO)
Mission Statement
To cultivate, preserve, promote and share the Philippine culture and heritage through educational and cultural opportunities that would enrich and enhance the lives of its members and the people of Colorado.
1 of 330 organizations funded by SCFD
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 330 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Concert Band
Mission Statement
The Boulder Concert Band was formed with the aim of bringing to the Boulder area a community based symphonic band.
1 of 330 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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Four Mile Historic Park
Free Fridays at Four Mile
The Art Garage
Open Studio: Need space to work on your art? Join our monthly open studio available at a pay-what-you-can donation to The Art Garage! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback from peers. *Please read our Code of Conduct and reach out to The Art Garage staff at 303-377-2353 or info@artgaragedenver.com to inquire about bringing special materials such as oil paints, ceramics, and encaustics.
Roshni
Open Mic & Mingle: Open Mic & Mingle is our ongoing effort to bring together Community, Art and Artists of all genres and disciplines. It takes place every 4th Friday of the month at House of Friendship on 9641 E 16th Ave, Aurora.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens Free Days (York Street and Chatfield Farms): Free Days occur throughout the year, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This event will sell out; please get your tickets in advance. No onsite tickets available for sold out days. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. Tickets will be available three months at a time (on a rolling basis) and the tickets will be released on the 1st of the month.
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Holiday Pottery Sale and Fine Art Market
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Holiday Pottery Sale and Fine Art Market
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Holiday Pottery Sale and Fine Art Market
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission Day at the Buffalo Bill Museum: Visitors enjoy free admission the first Wednesday of the month from November through April.
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Holiday Pottery Sale and Fine Art Market
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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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