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
Denver Architecture Foundation
Mission Statement
To inspire people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Symphony
Mission Statement
Boulder Symphony's mission is to connect with and profoundly affect the human spirit through performances of symphonic music.
1 of 350 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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Mission Statement
To enrich and inspire people through places and programs that engage, celebrate and build community through heritage, culture and the arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Junkyard Social Club
Mission Statement
Our mission is to ignite curiosity, unleash imagination, and cultivate connection at the convergence of art and science.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Colorado Railroad Museum
Mission Statement
The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ballet Ariel
Mission Statement
Ballet Ariel presents original ballets that combine classical tradition and images of contemporary culture, while providing dance education and fostering appreciation of the art of ballet.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Chamber Music Society of Boulder
Mission Statement
To promote classical musical arts and education to ALL people, through an engaging and profound musical experience.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County
Mission Statement
To advance the development of fine arts as an integral part of the community, and to exhibit high quality, original work from artists in membership.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Ballet
Mission Statement
The mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, the enrichment of education and outreach for all.
1 of 350 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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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Free Evening
Thornton Community Band
HerStory - A Celebration of Women in Music
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
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.
Colorado Mountain Club
Homeschool Learning Lab- Intro to Wilderness First Aid Grade 7-12
Colorado Railroad Museum
Colorado Railroad Museum SCFD Free Day
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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