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.
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.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Wild Bear Nature Center
Mission Statement
To provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages to foster a lifelong appreciation of the environment and to promote an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Mission Statement
Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Centro Cultural Mexicano (Mexican Cultural Center)
Mission Statement
To increase awareness of Mexico's splendid traditions of travel, cuisine, art, music and handcrafts among the audiences of Colorado.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Foothills-Arts & Events Agency
Mission Statement
To create, establish, put on, and provide classes and opportunities for District-wide cultural arts services for the benefit of the taxpayers of the District.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Mission Statement
To provide cross-cultural instruction, performances and enrichment programs empowering all our communities by cultivating the healthy mind, body and spirit development for intergenerational students, artists and audiences.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
Mission Statement
To preserve the memories of America's military history and strengthen the bonds to the community by facilitating the stories of veterans as supported by displays and artifacts for the benefit and education of generations to come.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Forney Museum of Transportation
Mission Statement
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Mission Statement
To strengthen the community through the arts with a primary focus on youth engagement. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills.Learn More
1 of 312 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mission Statement
To connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.Learn More
1 of 312 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.
Discipline
Location
Date(s)
Ocean First Institute
Marine Science Ocean Discovery Center Classes: Every Monday and Friday we will be offering free Marine Science courses for middle and high school students in person at our Ocean First Discovery Center, where we have a dissection lab, touch tank, coral reef tank and digital microscope lab. Attendance is limited to 8 students per class with COVID mask restrictions enforced.
Longmont Museum
Longmont Museum Free Day! Timed-ticket reservations are required through July 2021. Free days at the Longmont Museum occur every 2nd Saturday and include admission to our special exhibitions, permanent galleries, and interactive kids' treehouse.
Ocean First Institute
Marine Science Ocean Discovery Center Classes: Every Monday and Friday we will be offering free Marine Science courses for middle and high school students in person at our Ocean First Discovery Center, where we have a dissection lab, touch tank, coral reef tank and digital microscope lab. Attendance is limited to 8 students per class with COVID mask restrictions enforced.
Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Free Days
Ocean First Institute
Marine Science Ocean Discovery Center Classes: Every Monday and Friday we will be offering free Marine Science courses for middle and high school students in person at our Ocean First Discovery Center, where we have a dissection lab, touch tank, coral reef tank and digital microscope lab. Attendance is limited to 8 students per class with COVID mask restrictions enforced.
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Commissioned Composer New Works Concert
Ocean First Institute
Marine Science Ocean Discovery Center Classes: Every Monday and Friday we will be offering free Marine Science courses for middle and high school students in person at our Ocean First Discovery Center, where we have a dissection lab, touch tank, coral reef tank and digital microscope lab. Attendance is limited to 8 students per class with COVID mask restrictions enforced.
Clyfford Still Museum
SCFD Free Days - Reserve Tickets in Advance
Ocean First Institute
Marine Science Ocean Discovery Center Classes: Every Monday and Friday we will be offering free Marine Science courses for middle and high school students in person at our Ocean First Discovery Center, where we have a dissection lab, touch tank, coral reef tank and digital microscope lab. Attendance is limited to 8 students per class with COVID mask restrictions enforced.
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.
Our understanding of the natural world roots and connects us
When you think of culture, what do you include? Maybe the traditions and holidays your family holds dear. Or your favorite works of art hanging in a museum or gallery. Or the festivals and events we celebrate as a collective each spring, summer and fall. Do you add to this list foundational contributions made to…
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