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.
Cultural History
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation
Mission Statement
To preserve the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.
1 of 346 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.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
PlatteForum
Mission Statement
To use the arts as a bridge. To connect youth and artists with resources to reach their full potential.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Denver March Powwow
Mission Statement
To organize and stage the annual Denver March Powwow and to do all actions reasonably necessary and conveniently related to the staging of such powwow; and to preserve and protect the traditional performing arts of American Indian people.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Municipal Band
Mission Statement
To provide free professional, positive, relevant, and exhilarating musical performances, largely in the Denver metro area. To unite diverse audiences and builds community through our music and performances. To enrich education with professional musical workshops, clinics, mentoring, and concerts for metro area students and schools. The Band accomplishes its vision by partnering with government
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Mile High Community Band
Mission Statement
To bring high quality concert and jazz band music and music education to a diverse population in the Denver Metropolitan area, including performance experience and music education for band members.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Mission Statement
To make art a part of everyday life.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Life/Art Dance Ensemble
Mission Statement
To create and provide professional dance and music to Denver Metro communities through artistic collaboration, positive outreach, and education.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Control Group Productions
Mission Statement
Control Group Productions is a platform for live arts research, development, distribution, and advocacy. Driven by the belief that art is integral to a healthy society, and guided by values of bold innovation in artistic excellence, we advance the Denver community and the global culture by creating original works, supporting other artists' work, and engaging the public with powerful, immersive aesthetic experiences, dialog, and education.
1 of 346 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.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free Night: Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening
Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Youth On Record
16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Control Group Productions
The Truth About 250-150 is a free, immersive gallery installed inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Created in response to Colorado's 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th, it challenges official state narratives and bears witness to the legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples — amplifying Native voices through murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video. The experience combines education, artistry, and somatic practice to invite guests into healing, reflection and reparations. See website for full tour info.
Control Group Productions
The Truth About 250-150 is a free, immersive gallery installed inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Created in response to Colorado's 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th, it challenges official state narratives and bears witness to the legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples — amplifying Native voices through murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video. The experience combines education, artistry, and somatic practice to invite guests into healing, reflection and reparations. See website for full tour info.
Control Group Productions
The Truth About 250-150 is a free, immersive gallery installed inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Created in response to Colorado's 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th, it challenges official state narratives and bears witness to the legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples — amplifying Native voices through murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video. The experience combines education, artistry, and somatic practice to invite guests into healing, reflection and reparations. See website for full tour info.
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.
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.
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.
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
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
