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.
Performing Arts
Mudra Dance Studio
Mission Statement
To enable any person; without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, race, religion, nationality, economic, orientation, educational and social status. To learn the classical, contemporary and folk dances and performing arts of India and participate freely and fully without any reservations in the celebrations of life and diversity through the universal language of dance and music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
Mission Statement
To provide educational and cultural services to the greater Rocky Mountain region through the preservation, exhibition, collection and interpretation of the visual arts using miniatures, dolls and toys.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Spoke N Motion Dance
Mission Statement
Spoke N Motion Dance’s mission is to unite the talents of dancers with and without disabilities in integrated dance, expanding opportunities for dance and challenging perceptions about people with disabilities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Mission Statement
To aid in the restoration of the theatre and to highlight it's historical significance as one of the nations most iconic theatres, while providing affordable family- friendly cultural art events that honor the legacy of Mary Elitch.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
StageDoor Theatre
Mission Statement
To inspire the hearts and minds of its performers and patrons of all ages.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Evergreen Jazz Festival
Mission Statement
To enjoy and preserve, through education and live performances, the musical heritage of traditional jazz, a unique American art form, to be performed by the finest Colorado, national and international musicians in distinctive venues in Evergreen, Colorado.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Chorale
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Grand Design
Mission Statement
To preserve and keep alive primarily the performing arts of African Americans yet inclusive of other cultural performing arts, community. To provide entertainment and raise the awareness and appreciation of the public through performances, concerts, presentations, visual art exhibits and cultural awareness training for the benefit of the residents of Aurora and the metropolitan area.
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
Visual Arts
Boulder Potters’ Guild
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boulder Potters' Guild is to provide facilities, educational opportunities, and a supportive environment for its members and members of the larger Boulder County community to work with clay in many ways and to share the creativity and satisfaction of this ancient and continuing aspect of human culture.
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
Open Studios
Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder
Indigenous People's Day at WOW!
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - During Free Days 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. For information on exhibitions on view on this day, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
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.
Youth On Record
16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Motus Theater
Stories of Migration & Music with Motus Theater & The Boulder Phil String Quartet
South Suburban Park and Recreation – Cultural Department
Free Family Fun Nights - this event will take place every 3rd Friday from June through September at Sheridan Recreation Center from 5:30pm -7:30pm
The Art Garage
Park Hill Open Studio Tour
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.
Community is Culture
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