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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

Young Voices of Colorado

Mission Statement

To achieve excellence in children's choral music through education and performance.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Sage Singers

Mission Statement

The Mission of Sage Singers is: to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ elders through story and song; to create a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ elders; and to serve and engage the general public by sharing our music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Golden Chamber Choir logo
Performing Arts

Golden Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To be a musical resource for the Golden community. To provide high-quality musical performances which enrich and entertain the community. To provide voice training and choral experience for singers of all levels.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Arts Hub

Mission Statement

To grow a strong arts community by connecting and providing opportunities for diverse populations through a wide-range of engaging arts services.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Chamber Players quartet
Performing Arts

Colorado Chamber Players

Mission Statement

To provide access to great music, thus bringing beauty into people's lives.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
The Venue Theatre Company logo
Performing Arts

The Venue Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To provide an accepting and enriching environment for the youth of our community - for discovery, exploration, and celebration of their unique and extraordinary abilities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Foothills Art Center logo
Visual Arts

Foothills Art Center

Mission Statement

We create stronger community through art.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Thorne Nature Experience

Mission Statement

To build Earth stewardship by providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Mission Statement

To foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
BrightonMusic logo
Performing Arts

Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Mission Statement

To encourage adult singers and musicians to join our ranks and renew their love of musical performance. We welcome talented singers and musicians regardless of age or financial circumstance to join one or more of our ensembles and share their talent with our patrons.
1 of 346 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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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sun Oct 04, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

Scènes de Ballet
Sun Oct 04, 2:30-4PM
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 Oct 05, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Parker Arts

Art Reception: Sublime Nature: Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Celebrate Sublime Nature during this free community reception at the PACE Center Gallery. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy light refreshments and music, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming gallery setting. Bring your friends and family to explore the exhibition and discover the extraordinary beauty of the natural world through the eyes of Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Admission is free and open to the public, but please RSVP for the reception.
Thu Oct 08, 6-7:30PM
Parker, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day at the Forney Museum of Transportation
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 10, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Queer Creatives Fest: Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Sat Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Sat Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
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.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…

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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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