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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.

Visual Arts

Street Wise Arts

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support artists and to build vibrant, resilient communities through public art projects, creative events, and hands-on education programs that beautify spaces and amplify cultural diversity and social justice.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Museo de las Americas

Mission Statement

To educate our community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

40 West Arts

Mission Statement

The 40 West Arts mission is to enrich the community and enhance the creative, cultural, and economic vitality of the historic West Colfax corridor by creating community arts spaces and community arts events and by supporting creative enterprises, experiences, and activities in the district.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Boulder Chorale

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Littleton Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

To bring quality classical music experiences to the community through performances that elevate the human spirit.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Golden History Museum & Park

Mission Statement

To engage and inspire visitors by preserving and sharing Golden's history.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

The Art Garage

Mission Statement

To inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Leon Gallery

Mission Statement

To nurture and promote emerging artists and connect them with larger career opportunities to develop their practice, expand their audience, and forge a sustainable artistic career.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 348 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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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri May 29, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Sat May 30, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Jun 01, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Jun 03, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Jun 04, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Jazz Band Concert - Thornton’s 70th Anniversary – Margaret Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO
Sat Jun 06, 10:12-11AM
Thornton, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Jazz Band at Trail Winds Recreational Center Call 720-977-5777 Registration #231421-A
Mon Jun 08, 4:30-5:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
Tue Jun 09, All Day
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! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
Tue Jun 09, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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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.

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