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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.

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Natural History

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Mission Statement

To further the appreciation of natural open space for our community through direct positive experiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Mission Statement

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra's mission is to enhance lives through the experience of arts, by providing access, creating connections, and preserving creativity.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

St. Andrew Society of Colorado

Mission Statement

To advance Celtic and Scottish history, culture, traditions, education, sports & music and provide an organizational structure for all persons with an interest in Scotland the opportunity to pursue their interest in the shared history, heritage, culture, education, and traditions.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

RedLine

Mission Statement

To foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

The Art Garage

Mission Statement

To inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Visionbox Studio

Mission Statement

To help raise the overall quality of the Performing Arts in Denver by providing student and professional actors with graduate level training.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
Performing Arts

Littleton Town Hall Arts Center

Mission Statement

To enrich the cultural, social and educational life of the community through professionally produced live theatre, concerts, other cultural events and year-round educational programs for children and adults.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Gift of Jazz

Mission Statement

To enrich the community through the creation, promotion, and preservation of the art of Jazz in the Rocky Mountain region, and to broaden the audience for jazz music through jazz education and outreach.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Museum of Boulder

Mission Statement

The Museum of Boulder provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region. The Museum collects, preserves, and presents Boulder history in order to connect residents and visitors to the past, provide a context for the present, and inspire a vision for the future.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Four Mile Historic Park

Mission Statement

To educate a diverse community through experiences which promote preservation, interpretation and enjoyment of Denver's western heritage.
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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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Day
Wed Aug 26, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Aug 26, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Control Group Productions

neverhome geolocated soundwalk – an audio experience played from your digital device, site-specifically "installed" on a route along the Lakewood Gulch Trail from the 40 West Arts Nexus to Parque de la Amistad. The soundwalk stretches about 3 miles and plays through an app on your device, guided by your GPS location. It's available for free anytime you choose. You can go with friends or alone, listen on headphones or a portable speaker (respectful of other park users), and take as long as you want to explore the stories and sounds that comprise the experience.
Thu Aug 27, All Day
Denver, CO
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Youth On Record

16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Thu Aug 27, 5-9PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Aug 28, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Performing Arts Academy

Broadway in the Park - Gather family and friends for a FREE evening of entertainment at PAA’s Broadway in the Park. Similar in spirit to NYC’s Broadway in Bryant Park, where casts of popular Broadway shows perform their biggest hits right in the park, PAA students will perform popular musical theatre songs and dances right in Highlands Ranch! The evening includes family-friendly activities, such as face painting, sing-alongs, a Kona Ice Truck (available for purchase), and much more. Don’t miss this free and fabulous performing arts party in the park! The first 100 families will snag a special giveaway! Bring family, friends, a picnic, and money for Kona Ice.
Fri Aug 28, 6-7:30PM
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Tue Sep 01, 4-9PM
Denver, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Sep 03, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Youth On Record

16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Thu Sep 03, 5-9PM
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.

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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