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.
Cultural History
Latino Cultural Arts
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Latino Cultural Arts Center is to develop, elevate and showcase the artistic and intellectual contributions of Latinos by centering, celebrating, and activating Latinidad. The LCAC provides education, training, mentoring, and incubation for emerging creatives specializing in visual, digital, performing, musical, culinary, and literary arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation
Mission Statement
To preserve the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Kantorei
Mission Statement
To elevate the human experience through choral excellence.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
COmpass REsonance
Mission Statement
To enrich lives with performances of music from across time and cultures and to create distinct learning opportunities for musicians and audiences.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mission Statement
To connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Boulder Potters’ Guild
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boulder Potters' Guild is to provide facilities, educational opportunities, and a supportive environment for its members and members of the larger Boulder County community to work with clay in many ways and to share the creativity and satisfaction of this ancient and continuing aspect of human culture.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Mission Statement
Conserving birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Aurora Singers
Mission Statement
Bringing inspiration and joy through fine choral and musical revue performance to the Aurora/Denver Metro area and beyond.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Alliance Francaise de Denver
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage the study of French and Francophone cultures and language, and foster cultural, intellectual, artistic, and friendly exchanges between the French-speaking world and our local community. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your membership and donations are tax-deductible.
1 of 350 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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Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days at Plains Conservation Center: This Aurora-based center helps students and adults grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem and the cultural history of Colorado through a variety of educational programs managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in cooperation with the City of Aurora.
Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.
Holiday Concert - Jazz, Orchestra, Choir
Mizel Institute
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Four Mile Historic Park
SCFD Free General Admission Day
Colorado Chamber Players
Harp for the Holidays, at TrailWinds Rec Center
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
DCPAccess Sale - an opportunity to purchase low-cost tickets to upcoming shows. The January sale features tickets to Cowboys & East Indians and Godspeed.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
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!
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
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.
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
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