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.
Natural History
Cal-Wood Education Center
Mission Statement
Cal-Wood’s mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults. Our founding vision has guided our organization since 1982: to inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world; to offer environmental education to those who would not otherwise experience it; and to provide unique educational opportunities in a special mountain setting. In all programs, Cal-Wood strives to grow the diversity and number of people who
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
Mission Statement
To bring quality classical music experiences to the community through performances that elevate the human spirit.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
COmpass REsonance
Mission Statement
To enrich lives with performances of music from across time and cultures and to create distinct learning opportunities for musicians and audiences.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Thornton Community Band
Mission Statement
To provide continuing opportunity for community musicians to perform music that is challenging and interesting to both musicians and audiences, to serve the community through the performance of a variety of band and ensemble music via formal concerts and community events, and to encourage and to assist young musicians in developing and pursuing their love of performing music.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Growing Gardens of Boulder County
Mission Statement
To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with their food, the land and each other.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cherry Creek Chorale
Mission Statement
To offer engaging and varied musical experiences that connect singers and audiences, and to be a catalyst for collaborative performances that share our artistic excellence and passion for the choral art.
1 of 349 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 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Rocky Mountain Arts Association
Mission Statement
Rocky Mountain Arts Association’s member choruses, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and the Denver Women’s Chorus, are committed to building community through music. Mission: To spread a message of equality, acceptance and empowerment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals by providing artistic, educational, cultural and social enrichment for our audiences and our singers.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Young Voices of Colorado
Mission Statement
To achieve excellence in children's choral music through education and performance.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Denver Brass
Mission Statement
To bring the highest quality of brass performance and literature to a diverse and expanding audience in the seven-county region, the state of Colorado, the United States and the world. To educate audiences in regard to musical styles and the art of brass playing. To educate brass musicians in technical and musical skills. To contribute to new brass literature through commissions and publication.
1 of 349 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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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs
Cooley Lake Guided Nature Hike - Explore the Cooley Lake Wildlife Area with a naturalist guide. This area is a limited-access area open to guided activities only. 1 - 2 mi walk on uneven but level surfaces for ages 6 and older. Pre-registration is required for capacity.
Denver Art Museum
Free Day 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. 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.
Colorado MahlerFest
Mahler in New York: a Film
Colorado MahlerFest
MAHLER | Kindertotenlieder ZEMLINSKY | Clarinet Trio in D minor, Op. 3
Colorado MahlerFest
The Mahlers in New York: a Play
Mizel Institute
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Access Gallery
Access Gallery Presents Paper Works from April 3 through May 16, 2026. The exhibition features more than 20 drawings, prints, and other works on paper by Access Gallery artists and was developed through a collaborative curatorial process with Denver artist and longtime Access Gallery collaborator James-Allan Holmes and Access Gallery artists Brittany Murdock and Stephen Ray Esparza.
Colorado MahlerFest
Mahler: Ideas & Insights- a Symposium
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.
Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…
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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
