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
Boulder Friends of Jazz
Mission Statement
To preserve, support, promote and encourage Traditional - Dixieland Jazz and cooperate with organizations and individuals to broaden the appreciation and understanding of traditional jazz in its various forms
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Mizel Institute
Mission Statement
To develop more educated, conscientious and empowered communities in order to create a world that is safer and more inclusive.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Swallow Hill Music Association
Mission Statement
To bring the joy of music to life every day.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ballet Melange
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Ballet Melange aims to bring the highest quality of dance to a wide variety of audiences throughout the Denver area, including those who do not have regular access to the arts. We work with national and international choreographers to provide a creative platform for dancers, from early career artists to seasoned professionals.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Foothills Art Center
Mission Statement
We create stronger community through art.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
SeriesFest
Mission Statement
SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.
1 of 338 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 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Open Studios
Mission Statement
To advance and enrich the visual arts and promote the role of artists in the Boulder community.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities
Mission Statement
To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 338 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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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission Day at the Buffalo Bill Museum: Visitors enjoy free admission the first Wednesday of the month from November through April.
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!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Nights
Museo de las Americas
MARCH FIRST FRIDAY: MUJERES PODEROSAS
Longmont Museum
Free Second Saturday: The second Saturday of the month is free at the Longmont Museum from January 11 to April 12
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
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!
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
DYAO Side-by-Side Concert
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.
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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