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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.

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Performing Arts

Stories on Stage

Mission Statement

To nurture empathy and understanding among individuals as well as groups through performing arts programming that combines theater with literature.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Boulder County Audubon Society

Mission Statement

Boulder County Audubon Society is a voice for birds and wildlife conservation through habitat protection, conservation advocacy, and nature education.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Turning the Wheel

Mission Statement

Turning the Wheel Productions is a national nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to making body-based creative expression and play accessible to individuals of all ages, experiences, genders, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to being a contributing force in fostering vibrant, healthy communities nationwide.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association

Mission Statement

To offer the teachings, history, philosophies, theories, culture, and physical techniques of Shaolin Hung Mei. To promote authentic Chinese history and culture to our students and to the public through classes, performances, programs and special events.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Spoke N Motion Dance

Mission Statement

Spoke N Motion Dance’s mission is to unite the talents of dancers with and without disabilities in integrated dance, expanding opportunities for dance and challenging perceptions about people with disabilities.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Ovation West Performing Arts

Mission Statement

To teach, create, and perform outstanding music and musical theatre and to provide a high quality performing arts venue.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Young Voices of Colorado

Mission Statement

To achieve excellence in children's choral music through education and performance.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras

Mission Statement

Provide access to musical understanding, fostering social growth, self-esteem, and lifelong love of music for all aspiring musicians.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Alpine Chorale

Mission Statement

To achieve choral excellence, to enrich the human spirit, and to celebrate the timeless diversity in music.
1 of 338 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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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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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 Apr 04, 4-8PM
Denver, CO
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Museo de las Americas

FIRST FRIDAY: PACHAMAMA
Fri Apr 04, 5-9PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Sun Apr 06, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Mon Apr 07, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Museo de las Americas

National Scrollathon at Museo - sign up for a 1 hour session between 10am - 2pm when registering
Mon Apr 07, 10AM-2PM
Denver, 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 Apr 08, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Longmont Museum

Free Second Saturday: The second Saturday of the month is free at the Longmont Museum from January 11 to April 12
Sat Apr 12, 9AM-5PM
Longmont, CO
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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

LCC House Party
Sat Apr 12, 10AM-2PM
Lakewood, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Apr 18, 10AM-4PM
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.

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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