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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

Boulder MUSE

Mission Statement

Boulder MUSE is a free music education program designed for under-resourced K-8 students in Boulder County. Our fundamental philosophy is that all children should be able to study music regardless of their financial circumstances.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

St. Martin’s Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To perform classical choral music to the highest professional standards, and to inspire appreciation of the choral art by educating audiences and the wider community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Mission Statement

To provide access to people of all ages and abilities, inspiring them to share in the love of music and the arts through education, community collaboration, and performance opportunity.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Carousel of Happiness

Mission Statement

To inspire happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Mission Statement

Conserving birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Denver Art Museum

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of present and future generations through the acquisition, presentation, and preservation of works of art, supported by exemplary scholarship and public programs related to both its permanent collections and to temporary exhibitions presented by the museum.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Clyfford Still Museum

Mission Statement

Home to the art and legacy of the American painter Clyfford Still, we invite all to explore the potential of individual creative endeavor
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Lone Tree Arts Center

Mission Statement

To produce and present remarkable professional experiences; prioritize the patron experience; create arts engagement opportunities for children, seniors, and other underserved communities; and place a high value on planning and professional stewardship.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Columbine Chorale

Mission Statement

To provide its singers and its audiences with the highest possible level of quality in choral music experiences. It is the fundamental goal of the Chorale to present performances of the great choral literature of our age in such a manner that reflects the Chorale's deep sense of commitment to the aesthetic beauty and profound integrity of the music itself.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Davis Contemporary Dance logo
Performing Arts

Davis Contemporary Dance Company

Mission Statement

To bring a greater awareness of dance to many diverse audiences, especially those who have never been exposed to the beauty of dance.
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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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Wed Nov 11, All Day
Denver, CO
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Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Veterans Day Tour - Honoring our Vets
Wed Nov 11, 10-11:30AM
Sedalia, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sat Nov 14, All Day
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Sat Nov 14, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Chamber Winds Fall 2026 Recital
Sat Nov 14, 2:30-3:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater Presents: What Love Requires in Lafayette, CO
Sat Nov 14, 6:30-8:30PM
Lafayette, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style! - Visitors enjoy free entry to our Exhibit Hall at the Main Visitor Center and can save $5 on guided bus tours of Dinosaur Ridge.
Sun Nov 15, 9AM-4PM
Morrison, CO
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Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Sharing Shalom
Sun Nov 15, 2-3PM
Lakewood, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Mon Nov 16, 9AM-5PM
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.

Emma and Daphne smile at each other over microphones at a white table.

Meet Daphne Rice-Allen, Board Chair of the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Dare to wonder with us in this new season of the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this episode we chat with Daphne Rice-Allen about the Denver metro area’s vibrant Black history and…

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer with SCFD

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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

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