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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.

Sound of the Rockies logo
Performing Arts

Sound of the Rockies

Mission Statement

To entertain with excellence To mold singers* of all ages To enrich and inspire our communities Sound of the Rockies is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) This IRS filing covers BHS and affiliates: BHS VISION: Everyone in Harmony: A B
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Levitt Pavilion logo
Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Dancers at Tango Colorado
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.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Children's Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Evergreen Children’s Chorale

Mission Statement

To Inspire and engage young performers through quality experiences that create community and nurture a love of the arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts

Boulder Opera

Mission Statement

To making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
3rd Law Dance/Theater logo
Performing Arts

3rd Law Dance/Theater

Mission Statement

To bring the power, joy and experience of dance and artistic excellence to people of all ages and abilities through the creation and presentation of innovative performances and education.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Sage Singers

Mission Statement

The Mission of Sage Singers is: to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ elders through story and song; to create a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ elders; and to serve and engage the general public by sharing our music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Players on stage
Performing Arts

Evergreen Players

Mission Statement

To create community through the power of theater.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Mirror Image Arts

Mission Statement

To use theatre as language to inspire dialogue, encourage awareness and promote action in order to build a strong, compassionate and empowered community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Gamelan Tunas Mekar logo
Performing Arts

Gamelan Tunas Mekar

Mission Statement

Tunas Mekar, Inc. is a State of Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer, community organization which has a mission to: learn, experience, and perform the cultural traditions and arts of Bali, Indonesia and offer community engagement through education.
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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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 10, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts

Center for Musical Arts Open House
Sat Oct 10, 1-4PM
Lafayette, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Queer Creatives Fest: Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Sat Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Sat Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Sun Oct 11, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sun Oct 11, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder

Indigenous People's Day at WOW!
Mon Oct 12, 9AM-5PM
Lafayette, CO
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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.
Tue Oct 13, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Tue Oct 13, 12-4:30PM
Littleton, 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.

Community is Culture

This article was written as part of a partnership with the Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange.  On Santa Fe Drive, an arts hub hums with light and color. Prints and artwork…

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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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Emma and Kin smile in front of microphones on a blue background

Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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