Life is more colorful with SCFD
We fund culture
Seven counties. 320 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.
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 311 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 311 organizations funded by SCFD
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 311 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Evergreen Players
Mission Statement
To create community through the power of theater.Learn More
1 of 311 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 311 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Clyfford Still Museum
Mission Statement
To preserve, exhibit, study, and foster engagement with its unique collections. To generate outstanding exhibitions, scholarly research, educational and other cross-disciplinary programs that broaden the definition of a "single-artist" museum. Be a gathering place for the exploration of innovation and individual artistic endeavor.Learn More
1 of 311 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Tango Colorado
Mission Statement
To provide a forum where people can meet regularly to learn, practice, perform and enjoy Argentine Tango dance, music and culture.Learn More
1 of 311 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Thorne Nature Experience
Mission Statement
To build Earth stewardship by providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.Learn More
1 of 311 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Ocean First Institute
Mission Statement
Our goal is ocean conservation through research and education. We educate and empower future generations to preserve our ocean and become future leaders in conservation. We do this by connecting youth with the wonders of the ocean and the importance of hands-on conservation through programming that highlights scientific exploration.Learn More
1 of 311 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 311 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)
Denver Botanic Gardens
SCFD Free Days at York St & Chatfield Farms
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
DCPAccess Tickets On Sale - NEWSical The Musical - Starting at noon on August 17, a limited amount of DCPAccess tickets will go on sale for select performances of the DCPA Cabaret production NEWSical The Musical. These tickets will be $10 each and are first come, first served. Tickets will go fast and must be purchased online at denvercenter.org. Winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, NEWSical is the hilarious, ever evolving, always changing, up-to-the-minute musical comedy of all the news that’s fit to spoof. Available performances: Wednesday, Sept 7 at 7:30pm; Thursday, Sept 8 at 7:30pm; Friday, Sept 9 at 7:30pm; Wednesday, Sept 14 at 7:30pm; Thursday, Sept 15 at 7:30pm; Friday, Sept 16 at 7:30pm
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2022 Free Night @ DMNS
Denver Botanic Gardens
SCFD Free Days at Plains Conservation Center
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Outdoor Movie Night: Encanto
Four Mile Historic Park
SCFD Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Marjorie Park Free Day - Guests will need to register at the door or online in advance.
Skyline Chapter, Sweet Adeline’s International
Skyline Chorus Dress Rehearsal - International Competition, Pinnacle Charter School. 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Free English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts Group - Come share your current project or learn from others. Please wear a mask.