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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

Art from Ashes

Mission Statement

Art from Ashes exists to empower struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection and transformation.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To staging the finest works of classical theater and providing the community with affordable access to these works.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Foothills Community Choir

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: FCC is a non-audition chorus in Denver, Colorado with the goal of community enrichment. The choir works to create an environment of joy, laughter, and fun while maintaining the credo of respect and inclusiveness. FCC strives to develop choral excellence within a supportive and nurturing community environment.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

HawkQuest

Mission Statement

To provide an educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the interaction of wild living things in their natural environment, and the importance of preserving the world in which they live.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Thornton Community Chorus

Mission Statement

To provide local, affordable and diverse vocal music offerings for the community and enhance the overall program of arts and culture with the City of Thornton and the surrounding communities. To provide a venue for a local community based group of talented volunteer performers who want to give back to the community through concerts of choral music.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Sacred Voices

Mission Statement

Sacred Voices empowers BIPOC youth to find their voice, embrace their culture, become community leaders, and promote artistic expression in the Denver metro area.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Performing Arts Academy

Mission Statement

Creating Community, Building Character and Inspiring excellence through performing arts education.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Denver MountainAires Chapter SPEBSQSA, Inc (Colorado Chord Company)

Mission Statement

A dynamic, growing, diverse and effective organization of vocal artists mastering barbershop harmony who enjoy the fun and fellowship of singing among themselves, for and in service to others.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Longmont Youth Symphony

Mission Statement

To be an accessible resource for young musicians wishing to develop and excel in their musical abilities under the guidance and leadership of professional music instructors in a creative and stimulating environment.
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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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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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Tue Jun 09, 12-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Jun 10, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, 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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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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