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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.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies logo
Natural Sciences

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Mission Statement

Conserving birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Brass logo with blue crest
Performing Arts

Colorado Brass

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Building a brass band community through education, performance, and competition.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Hawkquest with an eagle at the Capitol
Natural Sciences

HawkQuest

Mission Statement

To provide an educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the interaction of wild living things in their natural environment, and the importance of preserving the world in which they live.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Cultural History

City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

Mission Statement

To enrich and inspire people through places and programs that engage, celebrate and build community through heritage, culture and the arts.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Muse logo
Performing Arts

Boulder MUSE

Mission Statement

Boulder MUSE is a free music education program designed for under-resourced K-8 students in Boulder County. Our fundamental philosophy is that all children should be able to study music regardless of their financial circumstances.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Junk Yard Social Club logo
Cultural History

Junkyard Social Club

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ignite curiosity, unleash imagination, and cultivate connection at the convergence of art and science.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Forney Museum of Transportation exhibit with cars
Cultural History

Forney Museum of Transportation

Mission Statement

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Audubon logo
Natural Sciences

Denver Audubon Society

Mission Statement

To advocate for the environment, connecting people with nature through education, conservation, and research.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Four Mile Historic Park logo
Cultural History

Four Mile Historic Park

Mission Statement

To educate a diverse community through experiences which promote preservation, interpretation and enjoyment of Denver's western heritage.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver logo
Visual Arts

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Mission Statement

To inspire and challenge all audiences, creating understanding and dialogue about the art of our time.
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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Colorado Railroad Museum

SCFD Free Day - The Colorado Railroad Museum will host SCFD Free Days on March 13, 2025, May 8, 2025 and October 2, 2025. Grounds & exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Admission is free. Rides operate 10am to 3pm. Ride Tickets: $4 Adults (18+), $2 Children (2-17). Museum members and children under the age of 2 are free.
Thu Oct 02, 9AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Brighton Cultural Arts Commission

Excellence in Arts Awards - Join us at The Armory Performing Arts Center as we recognize our local cultural arts champions. Entertainment and snacks provided.
Thu Oct 02, 6:30-9:00PM
Brighton, 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 Oct 03, 4-8PM
Denver, CO
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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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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.

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

A resident living here in the 7-county metro area may go buy coffee and a pastry at their favorite local cafe. As they sip on their drink, they may look…

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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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Dr. Martin Lockley, the late co-founder of Dinosaur Ridge, examining trace fossils on a rocky slope.

Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge

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