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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.
Homespun Local Composers Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Concert
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
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.
City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department
Closing Reception for Día de los Muertos Exhibit
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.
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.
Going the Distance with India Wood
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