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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.

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Performing Arts

Ballet Ariel

Mission Statement

Ballet Ariel presents original ballets that combine classical tradition and images of contemporary culture, while providing dance education and fostering appreciation of the art of ballet.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
VisionBox Studio Theatre Logo
Performing Arts

Visionbox Studio

Mission Statement

To help raise the overall quality of the Performing Arts in Denver by providing student and professional actors with graduate level training.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Mirror Image Arts logo
Performing Arts

Mirror Image Arts

Mission Statement

To use theatre as language to inspire dialogue, encourage awareness and promote action in order to build a strong, compassionate and empowered community.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Longmont Concert Band logo
Performing Arts

Longmont Concert Band

Mission Statement

To provide quality concert band music to the general public, to provide a fun and invigorating atmosphere for local amateur musicians to create music, and to increase the sense of community in the local area by actively participating in local events.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Community Minded Dance
Performing Arts

Community Minded Dance (CMDance)

Mission Statement

To build healthy, thriving communities, cultivating the next generation of Colorado artists through world-class arts education programs that bring the global culture of social dancing to Colorado youth and adults.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Handweavers Guild logo
Cultural History

Handweavers Guild of Boulder

Mission Statement

To explore the lore and techniques of handweaving and related textile arts and crafts and to stimulate interest in these media.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Warm Cookies of the Revolution logo
Cultural History

Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Mission Statement

To engage community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys logo
Cultural History

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Mission Statement

To provide educational and cultural services to the greater Rocky Mountain region through the preservation, exhibition, collection and interpretation of the visual arts using miniatures, dolls and toys.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Railroad Museum logo
Cultural History

Colorado Railroad Museum

Mission Statement

The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education.
1 of 321 organizations funded by SCFD
Swallow Hill Music logo
Performing Arts

Swallow Hill Music Association

Mission Statement

To bring the joy of music to life every day.
1 of 321 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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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

SCFD Free Day - Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or the brand-new Infinity Theater.
Sun Oct 20, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

Free Fridays at Four Mile
Fri Oct 25, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Fri Oct 25, 5:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Fri Oct 25, 6-8PM
Aurora, CO
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Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Homespun Local Composers Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Concert
Sun Oct 27, 4-6PM
Brighton, CO
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Buntport Theater Company

"Eyes Up, Mouth Agape" - November 1-23, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30; Sundays at 2pm; Monday, Nov 11 at 7:30 - Industry Night supporting Denver Actor's Fund
Fri Nov 01, All Day
Denver, CO
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo Free Days: Denver Zoo is offering seven (7) Community Free Days throughout 2024 for anyone in our community. To provide the best experience for all of our guests, we are offering a limited number of tickets for each Free Day. These tickets are now available on a first-come, first served basis. Anyone who wants to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released according to the dates below.
Fri Nov 01, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Closing Reception for Día de los Muertos Exhibit
Fri Nov 01, 5-7PM
Lafayette, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

SCFD Free Day: In appreciation of the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year. Online registration for free tickets will be open one week before each SCFD Free Day. In addition to SCFD Free Days, the Clyfford Still Museum will offer eight Pay-What-You-Wish Days in 2024.
Sat Nov 02, 10AM-2PM
Denver, CO
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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.

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

Over the course of 10 days in May, local naturalist and writer, India Wood, embarked on a diagonal hike across the Denver metro region. She had already hiked the first…

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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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A rehearsal of Roshni's play, Yatra: A Journey to Truth, Light and Life

The Power of a Story

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