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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.

Flatirons Community Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Flatirons Community Orchestra

Mission Statement

To provide an avenue for the extension of musical studies and lifetime enrichment for instrumentalists of all ages and expertise. To study and prepare orchestral repertoire through regular rehearsals and free performances for the general public. To supply musical accompaniment for special events.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Ovation West Performing Arts logo
Performing Arts

Ovation West Performing Arts

Mission Statement

To teach, create, and perform outstanding music and musical theatre and to provide a high quality performing arts venue.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Athena Project logo
Performing Arts

Athena Project

Mission Statement

Athena Project empowers women through the arts. We envision a world with gender equity where women's voices are valued and amplified in the arts. We value (in order): 1) The inherent power in the artistic voices of women. 2) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 3) Equality in opportunities, representation, and pay. 4) The creative process. 5) The power of art to connect communities.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Columbine Chorale logo
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

Muse Performance Space

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: to share uplifting experiences through authentic music and visual arts in a welcoming and beautiful environment. We offer a warm and intimate space to connect artists with audiences and mentors with students.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Center for Musical Arts logo
Performing Arts

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts

Mission Statement

To inspire and connect community members of all ages by providing access to the best of the world's music through education and performance.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Children's Chorale logo
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
Littleton Community Music Association logo
Performing Arts

Littleton Community Music Association

Mission Statement

To educate youth and adults in instrumental performance and appreciation and engage the community as an audience for amateur and professional musicians.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Aurora Symphony Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Aurora Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents quality music in Aurora and surrounding communities.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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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

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

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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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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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The Art Garage

Adult Open Studio
Fri Oct 24, 5:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

DCPAccess Ticket Sale - Get low-price tickets to a variety of upcoming DCPA shows. Performance dates vary.
Tue Nov 04, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Fri Nov 07, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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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!
Fri Nov 07, 4-8PM
Denver, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

SCFD Free Day
Sat Nov 08, 10AM-10PM
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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